2010 Lexus HS250h tow

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is discharged
●The hybrid system may not start. (P. 4 3 4 )
●If the 12-volt battery is depleted with the shift position in P, it will not be possible
to shift out of P. In this case, the vehi cle cannot be towed without lifting both
front wheels because the front wheels are locked by the parking lock. 
(  P. 4 8 3 )
●When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, start the hybrid system, depress the
brake pedal, and confirm that it is poss ible to shift into each shift position.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover and reinstall
the fuse box cover.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at your
L
exus dealer as soon as possible.

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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
Electric power steering ......................225
Electronic keyIf 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
If your vehicle needs to be  towed ................................................... 483
If your vehicle overheats.................. 541
Emergency flasher Switch ...................................................... 482 Engine
Accessory mode................................. 148
Compartment...................................... 422
Engine switch .........................................147
Hood ......................................................... 419
How to start the engine ....................147
How to start the hybrid 
system ....................................................147
Identification number ...................... 548
If the engine will not start............... 530
If the hybrid system will not 
start ....................................................... 530
Ignition switch ........................................147
Overheating .......................................... 541
Power switch..........................................147
Engine compartment cover ............. 423
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................552
Checking ...............................................428
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 244
Engine/power control unit coolant Capacity .................................................552
Checking ...............................................428
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 244
Engine immobilizer system.................. 96E

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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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