towing Lexus GS450h 2014 Owner's Guide

7357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 steering 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.
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7767-2. 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
Jack1
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8067-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 surround-
ing 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 cau-
tion.
■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 vehi-
cle may require towing to be freed.
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871Alphabetical index
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Cooling system ..................................... 668Engine overheating..........................800
Hybrid system overheating .........800
Cruise control
Cruise control...................................... 236
Dynamic radar cruise control......240
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 255
Cup holders ............................................ 604
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 39
Customizable features .......................833
Daytime running light system .......... 220
Defogger Front windshield ................................ 395
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 409
Rear window ....................................... 409
Differential................................................ 815
Dimensions ............................................ 808
Dinghy towing..........................................192
Display Dynamic radar cruise control......240
Lexus night view ................................ 335
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 275
Multi-information display ..................96
Remote Touch screen .....................352
Trip information ..................................... 97
Warning message ............................. 747
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 657
Door courtesy lights Location ..................................................597
Wattage ................................................... 817 Door lock
Doors.........................................................139
Smart access system with push-button start .............................. 123
Wireless remote control..................136
Doors .......................................................... 139
Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......................141
Door glasses .......................................... 167
Door lock.................................................139
Open door warning buzzer .......... 127
Open door warning light .............. 740
Outside rear view mirrors ..............164
Rear door child-protector ..............140
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 152 Driving position memory.................153
Memory recall function ................... 155
Power easy access system ............. 152
Driving ........................................................ 176 Break-in tips ........................................... 177
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving mode select switch ..........305
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............340
Procedures ............................................. 176
Winter drive tips ................................ 342
DVD player ................................. 457, 465
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 240 Function .................................................. 240
Warning message................. 749, 760
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed rangeFunction .................................................. 255
Warning message................. 749, 760
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883Alphabetical index
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Tachometer .......................................91, 106
Tail lights..................................................... 217Light switch ............................................. 217
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 723
Welcome light illumination
control ....................................................123
Talk switch ............................................... 375
Telephone switches .............................. 531
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...........................................................83
Immobilizer system ............................... 81
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 816 Maintenance data ............................... 816
Tire inflation pressure display function ...................................................99
Warning light .........................................741
Warning message .............................766
Tire information ...................................... 821 Glossary ................................................ 828
Size ............................................................824
Tire identification number............. 823
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 826
Tire pressure warning system ......... 679 Function ..................................................679
Initializing ................................................679
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ................679
Registering ID codes ........................ 681
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 680
Warning light .........................................741
Warning message ................. 766, 767 Tires ............................................................ 677
Chains ..................................................... 344
Checking ............................................... 677
If you have a flat tire .......................... 775
Inflation pressure................................. 816
Information..............................................821
Replacing ............................................... 775
Rotating tires ........................................678
Size ............................................................ 816
Snow tires .............................................. 346
Spare tire................................................ 775
Tire inflation pressure display
function................................................... 99
Tire pressure warning system ..... 679
Warning light ......................................... 741
Warning message............................. 766
Tools ........................................................... 776
Top tether strap ....................................... 68
Total load capacity.................................190
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 192
Emergency towing ........................... 730
Towing eyelet ........................................ 731
Trailer towing.......................................... 191
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 308
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ....... 76
Traction motor (electric motor)......... 72
Transmission .......................................... 203 Driving mode select switch ..........305
Hybrid transmission ......................... 203
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................790
S mode.................................................... 206
Paddle shift switches........................ 205
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