2010 Lexus HS250h towing

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5-1. Essential information
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
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 body damage when towing using a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when emergency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause
serious damage to the transmission.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Change the shift position to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
To o l t r a y
Towing eyelet
JackJack handle
Wr e n c h
Spare tire
Wheel nut wrench

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than nec-
essary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehi-
cle may require towing to be freed.

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Alphabetical index
HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
Clock (vehicles withoutnavigation system) ............................ 373
Clock (vehicles with navigation system)*
Coin holder .............................................366
Compass ................................................... 391
Condenser ..............................................430
Console box ...........................................365
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................541
Cruise control Cruise control .......................................201
Dynamic radar cruise control .....205
Cup holders ............................................ 367
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 104
Customizable features ....................... 574
Daytime running light system ........... 186
Defogger Rear window........................................260
Side mirrors ..........................................260
Dimensions............................................. 550
Dinghy towing ........................................248
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control..................................................205
Multi-information display.................169
Trip information .................................... 172
Warning message.............................. 501
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 416
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.........................360
Wattage................................................. 558
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 86
Door lock.................................44, 54, 57 Rear door child protector................ 58
Side doors................................................. 57
Side mirrors............................................. 83
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..... 495
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 68
Driving
Break-in tips........................................... 137
Correct posture................................... 102
Procedures............................................. 136
Winter driving tips .............................244
Driving position memory...................... 68
Electric power steering...................... 225
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 533
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 533
If the engine will not start ............... 530
If the hybrid system will not start ....................................................... 530
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................ 536
If the warning buzzer sounds.......492
If the warning light turns on...........492
If the warning message is displayed ..............................................501
If you have a flat tire .......................... 521
If you lose your keys ........................ 532
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 489
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................... 533
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 545
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HS250h_U_75033U(Canada)
Snow tires...............................................244
Spare tire ................................................. 521
Tire pressure warning system...................................... 437, 495
Tools ............................................................ 521
Total load capacity................................243
Towing Dinghy towing..................................... 248
Emergency towing ........................... 483
Trailer towing........................................247
TRAC .........................................................225
Traction control .....................................225
Trailer towing .......................................... 247
Trip meter.................................................. 162
Trunk Opener...................................................... 60
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch ........................................................159
Wattage .................................................558
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................................372
Wattage .................................................558
Vanity mirrors.........................................372
Vehicle identification number ........ 550
Vehicle stability control ......................225
Ventilators................................................375
VIEW switch*
VSC ............................................................225
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 492
Open door .......................................... 495
Seat belt reminder ............................ 495 Warning lights
AFS OFF ................................................493
Anti-lock brake system ...................493
Brake assist system ...........................493
Brake system........................................492
Charging system................................ 492
Cruise control......................................493
Electric power steering
warning light .....................................493
Electronic engine control
system ..................................................493
High coolant temperature............. 492
Hybrid battery system .....................493
LKA ...........................................................493
Low fuel level ...................................... 495
Low tire pressure .............................. 495
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........493
Master warning light........................ 495
Open door ........................................... 495
Pre-collision system..........................493
Pretensioner .........................................493
Radar cruise co ntrol .........................493
Seat belt reminder light.................. 495
Slip indicator .........................................493
SRS airbags...........................................493
Tire pressure warning light .......... 495
Warning messages Cruise control..................................... 502
Dynamic radar cruise control .....................................502, 505
Electric power steering system ................................................. 502
Engine oil maintenance ................. 505
Engine oil pressure ............................ 501
EV drive mode................................... 505
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*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.