emergency towing Lexus GS300h 2013 User Guide

8277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY (hybrid system off) or ON (hybrid
system operating) mode.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
When transporting the vehicle
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
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Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
rear wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the rear wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or the motor may
generate electricity. If the motor gener-
ates electricity, depending on the state of
the damage or malfunction, a fire may
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8287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing using a
wheel-lift type truck
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the power switch off. The steer-
ing lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
When raising the vehicle from the rear, ensure adequate ground clearance
for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate
clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed from the rear.
To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

8727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
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8867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Use of the jack (P. 876)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and
tools
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Parking brake release toolScrewdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
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CAUTION
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.

978Alphabetical index
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Tachometer ........................109, 124
Tail lights ..................................272
Light switch ..........................272
Replacing light bulbs ............818
Welcome light illumination
control ................................143
Talk switch ........................471, 635
Telephone switches ...................612
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ......................................97
Double locking system ...........96
Immobilizer system ................91
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ...
100
Tire inflation pressure ...............772
Maintenance data ..................936
Tire inflation pressure display
function ..............................117
Warning light........................835
Warning message..................860
Tire pressure warning system....756
Function ................................756
Initializing ............................757
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters .......756
Registering ID codes ............758
Tire pressure warning reset
switch .................................757
Warning light........................835
Warning message..........860, 860Tires .......................................... 754
Chains .................................. 436
Checking .............................. 754
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ............................ 885
If you have a flat tire.... 871, 885
Inflation pressure ................. 936
Replacing ............................. 871
Rotating tires........................ 755
Size ...................................... 936
Snow tires ............................ 438
Spare tire .............................. 871
Tire inflation pressure display
function ............................. 117
Tire pressure warning system ....
756
Warning light ....................... 835
Warning message................. 860
Tools ................................. 872, 886
Top strap ..................................... 76
Towing...................................... 822
Emergency towing ............... 822
Towing capacity .................. 926
Towing eyelet ...................... 824
Trailer towing .............. 237, 238
Traction battery (hybrid battery) 84
Traction Control (TRC) ............ 397
Traction motor (electric motor) .. 80
Trailer towing ................... 237, 238
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