emergency towing Lexus GX460 2014 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2014 GX460 (OM60K80U) User Guide

5397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.

5527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
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 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 acci-
dent and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than neces-
sary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after th ese procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

618Alphabetical index
GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)
Tools........................................................... 528
TowingDinghy towing ......................................180
Emergency towing........................... 500
Towing eyelet...................................... 500
Trailer Sway Control ........................ 342
Trailer towing ........................................ 162
Trailer Sway Control........................... 342
TRAC (Traction Control) ...................341
Transmission Automatic transmission ................... 186
AVS switch ............................................ 331
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................542
Trip information..........................................81
Trip meters ................................................. 78
Turn signal lights .................................... 190 Replacing light bulbs .............490, 491
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wattage ................................................. 563
USB port
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Valet key ..................................................... 88
Vanity lights................................................ 411 Vanity lights ............................................. 411
Wattage ................................................. 563
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 411
Vehicle identification number ......... 555
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ......341 Warning buzzers ................................. 507
Brake system ....................................... 507
Downshifting ......................................... 189
Open back door............................... 509
Open door .......................................... 509
Seat belt remainder ......................... 509
Warning lights ....................................... 507 ABS .......................................................... 507
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................................. 508
Brake system ....................................... 507
Charging system ............................... 507
KDSS....................................................... 508
LED headlight .................................... 508
Low fuel level ...................................... 509
Malfunction indicator lamp........... 507
Master warning light ....................... 509
Open door .......................................... 509
Parking brake indicator .................. 507
PCS ......................................................... 508
Seat belt reminder light ................. 509
Slip indicator ....................................... 508
SRS............................................................ 507
Tire pressure warning light .......... 509
Warning message.................................. 514
Warning reflector holder.................. 402
Washer ..................................................... 202 Checking ............................................... 463
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 366
Switch ...................................................... 202
Washing and waxing ...........................434
Wide view front & side monitor ...... 279
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