emergency towing Lexus GS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

16Pictorial index
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Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 821
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 902
Warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 861
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 822
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 904
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . P. 109
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 8301
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24Pictorial index
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Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 821
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 902
Warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 861
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 822
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 904
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . P. 109
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 8301
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2474-1. Before driving
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Driving
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If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If
the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is
overheating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 915)
When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to P.
CAUTION
To avoid accident or injury
Do not tow a trailer when the compact spare tire is installed on your vehi-
cle.
Do not tow a trailer when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency
tire puncture repair kit.
Do not use cruise control (if equipped) or dynamic radar cruise control (if
equipped) when trailer towing.
Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.

3014-5. Using the driving support system
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Driving
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CAUTION
To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
In heavy traffic
On roads with sharp bends
On winding roads
On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

3164-5. Using the driving support system
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CAUTION
To avoid inadvertent cruise control activation
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
In heavy traffic
On roads with sharp bends
On winding roads
On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
At entrances to expressways
When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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4 4-5. Using the driving support system
Driving
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CAUTION
To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
activation
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range in any of the
following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
In heavy traffic
On roads with sharp bends
On winding roads
On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
At entrances to expressways
When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

8227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional before towing.
The hybrid system is operating but the vehicle will not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed
by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional or a commercial towing service,
using a lift-type truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
Before towing

8237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a
cable or chain secured to the
emergency towing eyelet. This
should only be attempted on hard
surfaced roads for short distances
at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.
Emergency towing

8247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 872, 886)
Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into
the hole and tighten partially
by hand.
Tighten down the towing eye-
let securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
Installing towing eyelet
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8257-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Do not tow with a sling-type
truck to prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.Turn the power switch to
ACCESSORY mode so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.