towing LEXUS LS500H 2019 Owner's Manual

2964-5. Using the driving support systems
LS500h_OM_(U)_1809• People riding a bicycle, skateboard, or
other light vehicle
• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing
such as a rain coat, long skirt, etc., making
their silhouette obscure
• Pedestrians whose body is partially hid-
den by an object, such as a cart or
umbrella
• Pedestrians which are obscured by dark-
ness, such as at night
●In some situations, such as the following,
pedestrians may not be detected by the
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians), preventing the function
from operating properly:
• When backing up in inclement weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are attached) or scratched
• When a very bright light, such as the sun,
or the headlights of another vehicle,
shines directly into the rear camera
• When backing up in a place where the
surrounding brightness changes sud-
denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a
garage or underground parking lot
• When backing up in a dim environment such as during dusk or in an underground
parking lot
●Even though there are no pedestrians in
the detection area, some objects, such as
the following, may be detected, possibly
causing the Parking Support Brake func-
tion (rear pedestri ans) to operate.
• Three dimensional objects, such as a pole, traffic cone, fence, or parked vehi-
cle
• Moving objects, such as a car or motor- cycle
• Objects moving toward your vehicle
when backing up, such as flags or pud-
dles (or airborne matter, such as smoke,
steam, rain, or snow)
• Cobblestone or gravel roads, tram rails, road repairs, white lines, pedestrian
crossings or fallen leaves on the road
• Metal covers (gratings), such as those
used for drainage ditches
• Objects reflected in a puddle or on a wet road surface
• The roadside or bumps on the road
•Shadows on the road
●In some situations, such as the following, the Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) may operate even though
there are no pedestrians in the detection
area.
• When backing up toward the roadside or a bump on the road
• If the vehicle is signif icantly tilted, such as
when carrying a heavy load
• When backing up toward an
incline/decline
• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size othe r than specified are
installed
• If the rear of the vehicle is raised or low- ered due to the carried load
• If an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate or rear fog light, is
installed near the rear camera
• If a bumper protector, such as an addi- tional trim strip, is installed to the rear
bumper
• If the orientation of the rear camera has been changed
• If a towing eyelet is in stalled to the rear of
the vehicle
• When water is flowing over the rear cam- era lens
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt,
snow, ice, etc. are at tached) or scratched
• If there is a flashing light in the detection
area, such as the emergency flashers of
another vehicle

3485-5. Using the storage features
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■When stowing the rear cup holders
(vehicles without power rear seat)
Stow the cup holder with the armrest down.
The cup holder cannot be stowed if the
armrest is not down. Press a button to open the console box.
The console box can be opened from
either side.
■Tray in the console box
The tray can be slid and removed.
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or
beverage cans in the cup holders.
Inappropriate items must not be stored in
the cup holders even if the lid is closed.
Other items may be thrown out of the
holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possi-
ble, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
■When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the rear cup
holder (vehicles without power rear
seat)
Stow the cup holder before stowing the
armrest.
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the lid of the power outlet in the
front cup holder when the power outlet is
not in use. Foreign ob jects or liquids that
enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.
Console box
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Tray
Do not insert items exceeding the height
of the tray. Doing so may prevent open-
ing and closing of the lid.

3525-5. Using the storage features
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2Pass the belt through the clip
3 Tighten the belt
Depending on the size and shape of an
object, such as the case of a warning
reflector, the object may not be able to be
secured with the belts or stowed in an aux-
iliary box.
■Stowing the belt
1 Fold the belt
2 Secure the belt with the clip
To prevent damage to the warning reflec-
tor storage belt when it is not in use, stow
the belt.

4197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed
If towing is ne cessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
WARNING
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 damaged, an accident may
occur due to a change in direction of the
vehicle or electricity generated by the
operation of the motor may cause a fire
to occur depending on the nature of the
damage or malfunction.
AWD 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 driv etrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehicle may
fly off the truck, or electricity generated
by the operation of the motor may cause
a fire to occur depending on the nature
of the damage or malfunction.
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains,
avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets,
cables or chains. The towing eyelets,
cables or chains may become dam-
aged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
●Make sure to disable all functions of
the vehicle height control of the elec-
tronically modulated air suspension.
Otherwise, the vehicle height may
change and part of your body may be
caught under the vehicle, possibly
causing injury. ( P.301)
●Do not turn the power switch off.
This may lead to an accident as the
rear wheels will be locked by the park-
ing lock.
Also, there is a possibility that the
steering wheel is locked and cannot be
operated.

4207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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In the following situations, it is not pos-
sible to be towed by another vehicle
using cables or chains, as the rear
wheels may be locked due to the park-
ing lock. Contact your Lexus dealer or
commercial towing service.
There is a malfunction in the shift control system. (
P.173, 434)
 There is a malfunction in the immo-
bilizer system. ( P.71)
 There is a malfunction in the smart
access system with push-button
start. ( P.443)
 The 12-volt battery is discharged.
( P.445)
The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing
service before towing.
 The hybrid system warning message
is shown on the multi-information
display and the vehicle does not
move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
WARNING
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-
cle
Make sure that towing eyelets are
installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets
may come loose during towing.
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 ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle.
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle 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.
Situations when it is not possible
to be towed by another vehicle
Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

4217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
If your vehicle is transported by a flat-
bed truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration. If you use chains or cables to tie down
your vehicle, the angles shaded in
black must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or
the vehicle may be damaged.
Make sure to disable all functions of
the vehicle height control of the elec-
tronically modulated air suspension.
Otherwise, the vehicle height may
change and the vehicle may be dam-
aged. (
P.301)
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
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

4227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
1Take out the phillips-head screw-
driver and towing eyelet.
Phillips-head screwdriver
Towing eyelet
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.
3Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a phillips-head
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 hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the
power switch to ON mode.
7Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake.
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
Emergency towing procedure
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B

4557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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.

510Alphabetical Index
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Buzzer Hands off steering wheel alert (LTA)............................................................. 244, 244
C
Card key .......................................................... 108
Care Aluminum wheels ......................................368
Exterior ...........................................................368
Interior ............................................................... 371
Seat belts.......................................................... 371
Cargo capacity.............................................. 168
Cargo net ....................................................... 350
Center Display ...............................................316
Chains ............................................................... 310
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety 12-volt battery precautions ........ 391, 449
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 337
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................ 157
Power window lock switch.................... 156
Power window precautions .................. 155
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 115
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ................................................................ 410
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Trunk precautions ........................................ 116 Child-protectors............................................. 115
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ..................................... 368
Exterior........................................................... 368
Interior ...............................................................371
Radar sensor ................................... 200, 206
Seat belts ..........................................................371
Clock ................................................ 81, 85, 355
Clock light ........................................................341
Coat hooks..................................................... 354
Coin holder .................................................... 347
Condenser .....................................................388
Console box .................................................. 348
Cooling system............................................. 387 Engine overheating.................................. 450
Hybrid system overheating ................... 451
Cornering lights ............................................ 189
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................... 245, 255
Cup holders ................................................... 347
Current fuel consumption .......................... 92
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features .............................. 479
D
Daytime running light system ...................187
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 324
Rear window ................................................ 324
Windshield .................................................... 324
Differential Front differential oil............. .......................463
Rear differential oil......... ..................... .......463
Dimension ...................................................... 458
Dinghy towing.................................................169
Display Center Display ............................................. 316
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................................245
Energy monitor ............................................ 100
Head-up display............................................ 96

520Alphabetical Index
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Tail lights Light switch .....................................................187
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 414
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................................................73
Immobilizer system........................................ 71
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 464
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 394
Warning light ............................................... 428
Tire information ............................................ 470 Glossary......................................................... 473
Size...................................................................... 471
Tire identification number ....................... 471
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 472
Tire pressure display .................................. 394
Tire pressure warning system Function .......................................................... 394
Initializing .......................................................398
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 397
Registering ID codes ...............................399
Warning light ............................................... 428
Tires Chains .............................................................. 310
Checking ....................................................... 392
If you have a flat tire .................................. 439
Inflation pressure........................................405
Information .................................................... 470
Replacing ........................................................ 401
Rotating tires ................................................ 394
Run-flat tires .....................................394, 439
Size.................................................................... 464
Snow tires ......................................................309
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 394
Tire pressure warning system ............. 394
Warning light ............................................... 428
Top tether strap............................................... 55
Total load capacity ...................................... 458 Towing
Dinghy towing .............................................. 169
Emergency towing..................................... 419
Towing eyelet............................................... 422
Trailer towing ................................................ 168
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 302
Traction battery (hybrid battery) Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................. 69
Location ............................................................. 66
Specification ................................................ 460
Warning message ........................................ 69
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 302
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 63
Trailer towing ................................................. 168
Transmission Driving mode select switch .................. 297
Hybrid transmission....................................176
M mode ............................................................. 181
Paddle shift switches ........................ 180, 181
Snow mode.....................................................179
Trip meters ............................................... 83, 88
Trunk .................................................................... 116 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid................. 119
Internal trunk release lever....................... 121
Power trunk opener and closer ............ 118
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 119
Trunk closer switch .................................... 120
Trunk easy closer........................................ 120
Trunk features ............................................. 350
Trunk grip ....................................................... 120
Trunk lid light................................................. 120
Trunk light ....................................................... 120
Trunk opener main switch....................... 122
Trunk opener switch ................................... 118
Wireless remote control ........................... 119
Trunk lid light ...................................................120
Trunk light .........................................................120
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182