tow LEXUS LS460L 2016 Service Manual

5997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 619)
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle body as shown in the illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 267, 275
Emergency towing procedure
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6007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not func-
tion, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( P. 619)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground,
the drivetrain and related parts may be dam-
aged or an accident may occur due to a
change in direction of the vehicle.

6017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
CAUTION
AWD models
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or
chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people, and cause serious
damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground,
the drivetrain or related parts may be dam-
aged, the vehicle may fly off the truck.

6027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
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 engine 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
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when 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.

6197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Parking brake release tool
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
Tools
Screwdriver
Spare tire
Towing eyelet
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6267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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CAUTION
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their stor-
age location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden
braking.
NOTICE
■When replacing the tires (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure wa rning valves and transmitters (vehicles
with the tire pressure warning system)
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace
the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 558)
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6467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
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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8-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Front seats
( P. 198)
Front passenger’s seat lum-
bar support firmness
adjustment when exiting
the vehicle
OnOff——O
Front passenger’s seat
ottoman movement when
exiting the vehicle*2OnOff——O
Upward movement of
entire front passenger seat
during stowage when the
seat is stowed by using the
front passenger seat oper-
ation AUTO switch on
front console or the front
passenger seat operation
AUTO button on the rear
armrest*2
OnOff——O
The following is the default
order of front passenger
seat storage operations
performed by pressing and
holding the front passen-
ger seat operation switch
on the rear armrest*2
Seat moves forward
Seatback folds forward
Head restraint moves
upward and entire seat
moves downward
Head restraint folds
forward
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and
then
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and
then
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and
then
ItemFunctionDefault
setting
Custom-
ized setting123
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693Alphabetical index
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ..............................631
If the engine will not start ............... 627
If the parking brake cannot be
released............................................... 629
If the vehicle battery is
discharged.........................................636
If the warning buzzer sounds ..... 605
If the warning light turns on ......... 605
If the warning message is
displayed ..............................................614
If you have a flat tire ........................... 618
If you think something is
wrong .................................................. 603
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....645
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............................ 595
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................................. 596
If your vehicle overheats ..................641
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ..................... 260
Air cleaner ............................................ 554
Compartment ..................................... 539
Engine switch ...................................... 259
Hood ....................................................... 536
How to start the engine ................. 259
Identification number.........................651
If the engine will not start ................627
Ignition switch (engine switch) ... 259
Overheating .......................................... 641
Engine compartment cover ...............541
Engine coolant....................................... 547
Capacity................................................. 656
Checking ............................................... 547
Preparing and checking before
winter ................................................... 399
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................................125
Engine immobilizer system ............... 104
Engine oil ................................................. 544
Capacity................................................. 653
Checking ............................................... 544
Preparing and checking before
winter ................................................... 399
Engine switch ......................................... 259
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .........361
Function.................................................... 361
Warning light.......................................606

705Alphabetical index
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Tires ............................................................556
Chains ...................................................... 401
Checking .............................................. 556
If you have a flat tire ........................... 618
Inflation pressure................... 660, 662
Replacing ................................................ 618
Rotating tires ........................................ 557
Size............................................... 660, 662
Snow tires ..............................................402
Spare tire................................................. 618
Tire inflation pressure display
function ..................................................133
Tire pressure warning system .... 558
Warning light ...................................... 609
Tools ............................................................ 619
Top strap ..................................................... 95
Towing .......................................................596
Emergency towing........................... 596
Towing eyelet ..................................... 599
Trailer towing .......................................258
Traction Control (TRC) .....................360
Trailer towing ........................................258
Transmission ................................264, 269
Automatic transmission ......264, 269
Driving mode select switch ..........354
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 267, 275
M mode ...................................................272
Paddle shift switches .......................... 271
S mode ....................................................265
TRC (Traction Control) ..................... 360
Trip information........................................ 131
Trip meters ................................................125
Trunk ............................................................. 191
Extending a space ............................ 494
Jam protection function ................... 193
Luggage security system ................ 192
Power trunk lid .......................................191
Smart entry & start system ............. 155
Trunk closer switch ............................ 192
Trunk easy closer ................................ 193
Trunk features ..................................... 465
Trunk grip................................................ 192
Trunk lid light ......................................... 193
Trunk light ............................................... 193
Trunk opener main switch .............. 192
Trunk opener switch............................191
Trunk storage extension ................ 494
Wireless remote control ..................177
Trunk light
Trunk lid light ......................................... 193
Trunk light ............................................... 193
Wattage ................................................. 664
Turn signal lights ................................... 278
Replacing light bulbs .......................590
Turn signal lever................................. 278