towing Lexus GS450h 2007 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. (OM30727U) User Guide

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5-1. Essential information
Installing towing eyelet
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 eyelet
secur
ely using a wheel nut wrench.
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STEP2
STEP3
■Location of the emergency towing eyelet
P.
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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a sling-type truck
CAUTION
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet ma y come loose during towing. This may lead
to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front or rear.

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From frontUse a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
When not using a towing dolly, turn
the power switch to “ACC” mode
and shift the shift lever to “N”.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.

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5-1. Essential information
From rearSwitch to “ACC” mode so that the
steering wheel is unlock
ed.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the power switch “OFF”. 
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Wi thout adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the v
ehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking br
ake.
● Shif
t the shift lever to “P”.
●Stop the hybrid s
ystem.
● T
urn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spar
e tire, jack and tools
Wheel nut wrench Jack
Jack handle
Spare tireTi g h t e n
Loosen
Tools
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. 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 and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and racing the hybrid system.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand fr
om around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help pr
ovide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Turn off TRAC. (  P. 1 6 4 )
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
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Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .......................................... 87
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 83
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 88
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 75
Child restraint system ........................ 80
Child-protectors.................................... 27
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt ........................................... 45
Installing child restraints .................... 83
Moon roof ................................................. 57
Power window lock switch .............. 52
Power window precautions............ 54
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ....................................... 394
Seat belt comfort guide...................... 43
Seat belt precautions...........................46
Seat heater precautions ..... 324, 326
Trunk ............................................................ 33
Cigarette lighter .................................... 322
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 344
Interior..................................................... 346
Seat belts ................................................ 347
Clock........................................................... 319
Coin holder .............................................. 314
Compass ................................................. 339
Condenser.............................................. 369
Console box ............................................. 312
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 475Cruise control
Cruise control........................................ 127
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 130
Cup holders ............................................. 315
Curtain shield airbags............................ 69
Customizable features ...................... 500
Daytime running light system ............. 121
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 199
Side mirror.............................................. 199
Dimension............................................... 480
Dinghy towing ......................................... 180
Display Energy flow ................................................. 6
Multi-informatio n display
..................117
Touch screen ........................................ 182
Trip information ..................................... 118
Warning message ............................. 436
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 355
Door courtesy lights ........................... 308
Door pocket............................................. 316
Doors
Door lock .................................................. 26
Rear door child protector ................ 27
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 433
Driving Correct posture..................................... 67
Procedures .............................................. 94
DVD player/changer.......................... 232
Electronic key Replacing battery ............................... 393
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged.................................... 469
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Alphabetical index
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer 
system ..................................................... 62
Theft prevention labels .......................... 66
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 487
Tire information Glossary................................................. 497
Size ........................................................... 494
Tire identification number ............. 493
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 495
Tires Chains ....................................................... 176
Checking ............................................... 375
Compact spare tire .......................... 457
If you have a flat tire ............. 455, 456
Inflation pressure................................ 487
Information............................................ 492
Pressure warning system .............. 375
Replacing ............................................... 456
Rotating tires ........................................ 375
Size ........................................................... 487
Snow tires ................................................ 177
Tools ........................................................... 456
Total load capacity ................................ 173
Touch screen ........................................... 182
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 180
Emergency towing ............................. 421
Trailer towing......................................... 179
TRAC (Traction control) .................... 162
Transmission If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 467
Mode select switch............................ 105
S mode..................................................... 106
Transmission ......................................... 104
Trip meter .................................................... 111Trunk
Opener ..................................................... 30
Trunk light ................................................. 32
Wattage ................................................. 488
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
Switch ........................................................ 108
Wattage ................................................. 488
Vanity lights Vanity lights............................................ 318
Wattage ................................................. 488
Vanity mirrors ..........
...................................318
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics 
Integrated Management) ................163
Vehicle identification number.......... 481
Vehicle load limits .................................. 173
Ventilators ............................................... 326
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) .................................................162
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ...... 162
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 430
Downshifting.......................................... 106
Open door ........................................... 432
Seat belt reminder ............................ 433
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .... 432
Brake system ....................................... 430
Charging system ................................. 431
ECB/VSC (Electronically 
Controlled Brake System/ 
Vehicle Stability Control)...........432
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