towing Lexus IS300h 2017 Owner's Guide

5738-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo- site end of the raised vehicle. Without ad equate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

6428-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
WARNING
■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 resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depre ssing the accelerator pedal more than nec-
essary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after th ese procedures are performed, the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
9-1. Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with 255/35R18 tires
*3: AVE30L-AEXEHW and AVE30R-AEXEHW models
*4: AVE30L-AEXLHW and AVE30R-AEXLHW models
The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label. (P. 645)
*5: Vehicles with a towing package
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4680 mm (184.3 in.)
Overall width 1810 mm (71.3 in.)
Overall height*11430 mm (56.3 in.)
Wheelbase 2800 mm (110.2 in.)
Tread*1
Front 1535 mm (60.4 in.)
Rear 1550 mm (61.0 in.)
1540 mm (60.6 in.)*2
Gross vehicle mass*52130 kg (4696 lb.)*3
2145 kg (4729 lb.)*4
Maximum permissi-
ble axle capacity*5
Front 1090 kg (2403 lb.)
Rear 1200 kg (2646 lb.)
Drawbar load*575 kg (165 lb.)
Towing capacity*5With brake 750 kg (1653 lb.)
Without brake 750 kg (1653 lb.)

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
17-inch tires
18-inch tires
■When towing a trailer (vehicles with a towing package)
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 o r b ar, 3 psi) to th e rec omm en ded tire inflation pressure, and drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
Tire size225/45R17 91W, 225/45RF17 91W
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Vehicle speed
Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
More than 190 km/h (118 mph)290 (2.9, 42)290 (2.9, 42)
190 km/h (118 mph) or
less250 (2.5, 36)250 (2.5, 36)
Wheel size17  7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size225/40R18 88Y, 255/35R18 90Y
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation pressure)
250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar, 36 psi)
Wheel size18  8J (225/40R18), 18  8 1/2J (255/35R18)
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

689Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53D89E)
Tires ............................................................525
Chains ..................................................... 362
Checking ...............................................525
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ............................................... 610
If you have a flat tire ............... 610, 625
Inflation pressure................................ 652
Replacing ............................................... 537
Rotating tires ........................................ 526
Size............................................................ 652
Snow tires ..............................................363
Tire pressure warning system .....526
Warning light .......................................578
Tools ........................................................... 537
Top strap ..................................................... 72
Towing ...................................................... 568
Emergency towing........................... 568
Towing capacity ................................. 644
Towing eyelet ........................................571
Trailer towing ...........................................211
Traction battery (hyb rid battery)........ 81
Traction Control (TRC) ..................... 352
Traction motor (electric motor) .........77
Trailer towing ............................................ 211
Transmission........................................... 226
Driving mode select switch.......... 348
Hybrid transmission ..........................226
Paddle shift switches........................ 228
S mode ....................................................229
TRC (Traction Control) ..................... 352
Trip meters ............................................... 105
Trunk............................................................. 151
Luggage security system ................ 153
Smart entry & start system ...............151
Trunk features .....................................488
Trunk grip ................................................ 152
Trunk light ............................................... 154
Trunk opener main switch .............. 153
Trunk opener switch ............................151
Wireless remote control ................. 152
Trunk light ..................................................154
Wattage ................................................. 654
Turn signal lights ................................... 233
Replacing light bulbs ........... 557, 562
Turn signal lever................................. 233
Wattage ................................................. 654