emergency towing Lexus GS450h 2010 Using The Audio System / LEXUS 2010 GS450H OWNERS MANUAL (OM30C81U)

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
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■Automatic cruise control cancelation
The set speed is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset vehicle
speed
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h)
●Enhanced VSC is activated
■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button off once, and then reactivate the system. 
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately
after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Keep the “ON-OFF” button off 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 control of the vehicle being lost and could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●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.
●On winding roads
●When emergency towing

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When driving
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CAUTION
■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 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 and 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 sensors
from functioning correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
●When an approach warning buzzer is heard often
●During emergency towing
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are in
front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the
approach warning (P. 551) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious accident
may result:
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●Vehicles that are not moving
●Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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■Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local authorities
to assist in them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing a
police report, call the Safety Connect response center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) and follow the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehi-
cle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under cer-
tain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle.
Further information is available at Lexus.com.
■Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will
determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch
the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such
as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the Roadside
Assistance services and their limitations, please see the Safety Con-
nect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.

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5-1. Essential information
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Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-
porarily 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 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Towing eyelet
■Emergency towing procedure
Release the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
The “POWER” switch must be in the ACCESSORY mode (hybrid system
off) or the ON mode (hybrid system on).
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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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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 eyelet and the cable or chain. Always use caution for 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.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.

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5-1. Essential information
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■Location of the emergency towing eyelet
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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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 wrenchJack Jack handle
Spare tireTi g h t e n
Loosen Tools
Towing eyelet

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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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Daytime running light system ............172
Defogger
Rear window ........................................268
Side mirror ............................................268
Dimension ............................................... 588
Dinghy towing ........................................239
Display
Energy flow.............................................. 29
Multi-information display................ 168
Touch screen ....................................... 242
Trip information ....................................169
Warning message............................. 543
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............454
Door courtesy lights ............................395
Door pocket........................................... 405
Doors
Door lock.................................. 41, 53, 55
Rear door child protector ................ 56
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....536
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 67
Driving
Correct posture .................................. 105
Procedures ............................................ 140
DVD player/changer..........................293
Electric power steering ....................... 214
Electronic key
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly .................... 575
Replacing battery .............................. 494Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on .............. 534
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................ 543
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ................... 575
If the hybrid system 
will not start ........................................572
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ................................573
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ....................................... 578
If you have a flat tire ........... 560, 570
If you lose your keys .........................574
If you think something is 
wrong .................................................... 531
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 584
If your vehicle has to be stopped 
in an emergency ............................586
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 523
If your vehicle overheats..................581
Energy monitor ........................................ 29
Engine
ACCESSORY mode......................... 151
Compartment ..................................... 460
Hood ........................................................457
How to start the 
hybrid system.....................................150
If the hybrid system 
will not start ........................................572
Overheating ..........................................581
Power (ignition) switch ....................150D
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Switch
Fog light switch..................................... 174
Ignition switch....................................... 150
Light switches.......................................... 171
Mode select switch ............................155
Power door lock switch .................... 55
“POWER” switch ............................... 150
Power window switch........................ 87
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch ....................................... 476
Tire pressure 
warning select switch................... 478
Window lock switch ........................... 87
Wipers and washer switch............. 175
Tail lights
Switch .......................................................... 171
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 101
Immobilizer system ............................. 99
Theft prevention labels ........................104
Tire inflation pressure......................... 596
Tire information
Glossary ............................................... 608
Size ........................................................... 604
Tire identification number ............. 603
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...606Tires
Chains ..................................................... 234
Checking ...............................................475
Compact spare tire ........................... 561
If you have a flat tire .............560, 570
Inflation pressure ............................... 596
Information ............................................. 601
Replacing .............................................. 560
Rotating tires ........................................ 475
Size ........................................................... 596
Snow tires ..............................................236
Tire pressure warning system .....475
Tools ...........................................................560
Total load capacity ............................... 232
Touch screen .......................................... 242
Towing
Dinghy towing .....................................239
Emergency towing............................524
Trailer towing .......................................238
Traction control ...................................... 214
Transmission
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ................................573
Mode select switch ............................ 155
“S” mode.................................................. 156
Transmission.......................................... 154
Trip meter ................................................... 161
Trunk
Opener ......................................................60
Trunk light ...................................................61
Wattage ..................................................597
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 514
Switch........................................................ 158
Wattage ..................................................597
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