2013 Lexus GS300h Owner's Manual

8707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
The power switch
has been turned
off with the shift
lever in a posi-
tion other than P
or N.
Shift the
shift lever
to P.
Once
After the power
switch has been
turned off with
the shift lever in a
position other
than P, the shift
lever has been
shifted to P.
Turn the
power
switch off.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

8717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Stop the hybrid system.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 820)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
For details about tires: P. 754
CAUTION
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

8727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack1
2
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4
5
6
7

8737-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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CAUTION
Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the
jack, leading to death or serious injury.
Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
Put the jack properly in its jack point.
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
Do not start the hybrid system or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is
supported by the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the
tire.
Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehi-
cle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

8747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the center luggage mat. (P. 695)
Remove the spacer and take
out the jack handle from the
reverse side of the center lug-
gage mat.
Take out the jack.
For tightening
For loosening
Taking out the jack and jack handle
1
2
3
1
2

8757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Remove the center luggage mat. (P. 695)
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
Taking out the spare tire
1
2
CAUTION
When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire
and the body of the vehicle.

8767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
Replacing a flat tire
1
Flat tireWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
RearLeft-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the front left-hand side tire
2

8777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Turn the tire jack portion “A”
by hand until the notch of the
jack is in contact with the jack
point.
The jack point guides are located
under the rocker panel. They indi-
cate the jack point positions.
Raise the vehicle until the tire
is slightly raised off the
ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.
When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.
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4
5