towing lexus LC500C 2021 / LEXUS 2021 LC500 CONVERTIBLE (OM11498U) Owner's Guide

3117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
When using a flat-bed truck to trans-
port the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of
the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement
during transportation, set the parking
brake and turn the engine switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. 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 vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.
To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.
1 Take out the screwdriver and the
towing eyelet. ( P.289)
2 Remove 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.
3
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using the screwdriver or
hard metal bar.
5 Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine
switch to ON.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure

3127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.158)
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench can be purchased at
your Lexus dealer.
 Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
continually points higher than nor-
mal.
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing
 Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
 Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

3487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding 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 position
Be careful not to shift the shift position
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid accel-
eration 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
vehicle may require towing to be
freed.

Alphabetical index395
Exterior ...........................................................258
Interior ............................................................. 262
Seat belts........................................................ 262
Cargo capacity...............................................144
Cargo hooks ................................................. 248
Center Display ............................................. 226
Chains .............................................................. 224
Child restraint system................................... 46 Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt...................................50
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
Points to remember .................................... 46
Riding with children ..................................... 46
Types of child restraint system installation method ............................................................47
Child safety ....................................................... 46 Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Battery precautions ...................... 279, 337
Child restraint system..................................47
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 240
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Installing child restraints ............................ 48
Power window lock switch.....................125
Power window precautions ................... 124
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ...............................................................298
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 46
Trunk precautions ...................................... 100
Cleaning...............................................258, 262 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 259
Exterior ...........................................................258
Interior ............................................................. 262
Radar sensor........................................ 173, 212
Seat belts........................................................ 262
Clock ........................................................ 75, 249
Condenser ......................................................277
Console box ...................................................247
Console box light .........................................247 Cooling system..............................................276
Engine overheating...................................345
Cornering lights .............................................163
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 194
Cup holder ......................................................247
Current fuel consumption .......................... 80
Customizable features .............................. 367
D
Daytime running light system .................... 161
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 233
Rear window ................................................ 233
Windshield .................................................... 233
Differential ...................................................... 354
Dimension ......................................................350
Dinghy towing.................................................145
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 209
Drive information ......................................... 80
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 194
Head-up display............................................85
Intuitive parking assist ..............................204
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 189
Multi-information display .......................... 79
Warning message ..................................... 323
Distance ............................................................. 80
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 266
Door courtesy lights ................................... 244
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 96
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 103
Wireless remote control ........................... 94
Door pockets ................................................ 246
Doors ................................................................... 96 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system..............................................................99
Door glasses .................................................. 122

Alphabetical index403
Alarm .................................................................. 65
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 63
Theft prevention labels............................... 67
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 293 Maintenance data......................................355
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 283
Warning light .................................................319
Tire information ............................................ 359 Glossary......................................................... 362
Size....................................................................360
Tire identification number .....................360
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..............361
Tire pressure warning system ................ 283 Function .......................................................... 283
Initializing .......................................................286
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ......................................285
Registering ID codes ............................... 287
Warning light .................................................319
Tires.....................................................................281 Chains ............................................................. 224
Checking .........................................................281
If you have a flat tire .................................. 327
Inflation pressure........................................ 293
Information ....................................................359
Replacing .......................................................289
Rotating tires ................................................ 283
Run-flat tires ..................................... 283, 327
Size....................................................................355
Snow tires ...................................................... 223
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 283
Tire pressure warning system ............. 283
Warning light .................................................319
Tools...................................................... 289, 339
Total load capacity ....... ............................... 350
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................145
Emergency towing ...................................309
Towing eyelet ................................................. 311
Trailer towing ................................................. 144 TRAC (Traction Control) ..........................218
Traction Control (TRAC) ..........................218
Trailer towing ..................................................144
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........................... 150
Driving mode select switch ..................203
M mode ........................................................... 155
Paddle shift switches .......................154, 155
Snow mode.................................................... 154
Trip meters ........................................................ 75
Trunk .................................................................. 100 Internal trunk release lever..................... 102
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 101
Trunk features ..............................................248
Trunk grip ....................................................... 102
Trunk light ....................................................... 102
Trunk opener main switch...................... 103
Trunk opener switch ................................... 101
Wireless remote control ......................... 102
Trunk light .........................................................102
Turn signal lights ............................................156 Replacing light bulbs ............................... 303
Turn signal lever .......................................... 156
U
Units .......................................................................81
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 249Wattage ......................................................... 356
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 249
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) ..............................................219
Vehicle data recordings ..................................6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)................................................219
Vehicle identification number ................350
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............218
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 240
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .............218