towing Lexus GS450h 2009 User Guide

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Installing towing eyeletRemove 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
securely using a wheel nut wrench.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
■Location of the emergency towing eyelet
→P. 5 3 6
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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 may 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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Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom front Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From rear Turn the “POWER” switch to the
ACCESSORY mode so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the “POWER” switch is 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. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.
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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 vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “P”.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Wheel nut wrench Jack
Jack handle
Spare tireTi g h t e n
Loosen
Tools
Towing eyelet
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
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Alphabetical index
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CareExterior ................................................... 420
Interior..................................................... 423
Seat belts ................................................424
Cargo capacity ...................................... 227
Cargo hooks .......................................... 392
CD player/changer ............................. 274
Chains....................................................... 233
Child-protectors ..................................... 55
Child restraint system Definition.................................................... 121
Installation................................................ 125
Installing CRS with lower anchors ................................................. 126
Installing CRS with seatbelts ......... 128
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 133
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 110
Battery precautions..............449, 556
Child restraint system ......................... 121
Child-protectors................................... 55
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ............................................ 77
Installing child restraints ................... 125
Moon roof precautions ..................... 90
Power window lock switch ............. 85
Power window precautions............ 87
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ........................................473
Seat belt comfort guide......................75
Seat belt precautions.......................... 78
Seat heater precautions ................ 387
Trunk precautions .................................. 61
Cigarette lighter ................................... 384 Cleaning
Exterior....................................................420
Interior ..................................................... 423
Seat belts ................................................ 424
Clock .......................................................... 381
Coin holder ............................................. 377
Compass ................................................. 400
Condenser .............................................. 445
Console box ........................................... 374
Cooling system Engine overheating...........................557
Cruise control
Cruise control........................................179
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 183
Cup holders ............................................ 377
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 103
Customizable features ...................... 590
Daytime running light system ........... 170
Defogger Rear window ........................................256
Side mirror.............................................256
Dimension................................................ 564
Dinghy towing ........................................ 237
Display Energy flow .............................................. 29
Multi-information display ................ 166
Touch screen .......................................240
Trip information ....................................167
Warning message.............................. 519
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 432
Door courtesy lights ............................ 369
Door pocket............................................ 378C
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Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location..................................... 41
Entry function.......................................... 39
Starting the hybrid system .................................... 148
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................ 572
Storage location ................................. 537
Spark plug ................................................569
Specifications .........................................564
Speedometer........................................... 159
Steering wheel Adjustment.................................................81
Audio switches ................................... 320
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 66
Storage compartment ........................ 376
Storage feature...................................... 372
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 560
Sun visors ................................................. 379
Switch Fog light switch..................................... 172
Ignition switch....................................... 148
Light switches ........................................169
Mode select switch.............................153
Power door lock switch .................... 54
“POWER” switch ............................... 148
Power window switch ........................85
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 453
Tire pressure warning select switch ...................455
Window lock switch ...........................85
Wipers and washer switch ............. 173 Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 169
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 98
Immobilizer system ..............................96
Theft prevention labels........................ 100
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 572
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 583
Size ...........................................................580
Tire identification number ............. 579
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .....581
Tires Chains......................................................233
Checking............................................... 452
Compact spare tire...........................537
If you have a flat tire .............536, 546
Inflation pressure ................................572
Information ............................................577
Replacing .............................................. 536
Rotating tires........................................ 452
Size ............................................................572
Snow tires.............................................. 235
Tire pressure warning system..... 452
Tools........................................................... 536
Total load capacity .................................231
Touch screen.......................................... 240
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 237
Emergency towing .............................501
Trailer towing .......................................236
Traction control.......................................214T
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