2010 Lexus HS250h towing

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5-1. Essential information
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
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the v
ehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking br
ake.
● Change the shif
t position to P.
● Stop the hybrid s
ystem.
● T
urn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spar
e tire, jack and tools
Tool tray
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
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
Child-protectors ......................................58
CleaningExterior ................................................... 402
Interior .....................................................406
Seat belts................................................ 407
Clock ......................................................... 373
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.......................... 103
Customizable features ....................... 572
Daytime running light system ........... 186
Defogger Rear window ........................................260
Side mirrors ..........................................260
Dimensions............................................. 548
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 ................................................. 556
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.....................................101
Procedures............................................. 136
Winter driving tips .............................244
Driving position memory...................... 68
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Alphabetical index
TowingDinghy 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 ........................................................ 162
Wattage..................................................556
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 372
Wattage..................................................556
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 372
Vehicle identification number ........ 548
Vehicle stability control...................... 225
Ventilators ............................................... 375
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 control ........................ 493
Seat belt reminder light .................. 495
Slip indicator ........................................ 493
SRS airbags .......................................... 493
Tire pressure warning light .......... 495
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