2014 Lexus GS250 ECU

5387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your Lexus is transported by a flat-
bed truck, it should be tied down at
the locations shown in the illustra-
tion.
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.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-
rarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eye-
let. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for 80 km
(50miles) at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steer ing and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
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5397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 578, 593)
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle body as shown in the illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 6 1 4
Installing towing eyelet
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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5407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not func-
tion, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. (→P. 5 7 8 , 5 9 3 )
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet, cables or
chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious
damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
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 dam-
aged or an accident may occur due to a
change in direction of the vehicle.
AW D m o d e l s :
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 or related parts may be dam-
aged, the vehicle may fly off the truck.
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5737-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to lock either
front door by open-
ing a door and put-
ting the inside lock
button into the lock
position, then clos-
ing the door by pull-
ing on the outside
door handle with the
electronic key still
inside the vehicle.
For some models
only: An attempt was
made to lock the
doors other than
using the smart entry
& start system while
the electronic key
was still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
Once
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechan-
ical key and then
the engine switch
was pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even after
the engine switch
was pressed two
consecutive
times.
To u c h t h e
electronic
key to the
engine
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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5827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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XVehicles with a compact spare tire
Remove the center luggage mat. (→P. 4 1 0 )
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
XVehicles with a full-size spare tire
Remove the center luggage mat. ( →P. 4 1 0 )
Remove the spacers.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
Taking out the spare tire
1
2
1
2
3
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5917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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CAUTION
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) when a compact spare tire
is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their stor-
age location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden
braking.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.
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6097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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CAUTION
■Precautions for use of the sealant
●Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant, consume
as much water as possible, and then immediately consult a doctor.
●If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, immediately wash it off with water. If dis-
comfort persists, consult a doctor.
■When fixing the flat tire
●Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.
●Do not touch the wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the
vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven, the wheels and the area around the brakes may
be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts may
result in burns.
●Connect the valve and hose securely with the tire installed on the vehicle.
●If the hose is not properly connected to the valve, air leakage may occur or seal-
ant may be sprayed out.
●If the hose comes off the valve while inflating the tire, there is a risk that the hose
will move abruptly due to air pressure.
●After inflation of the tire has completed, the sealant may splatter when the hose is
disconnected or some air is let out of the tire.
●Follow the operation procedure to repair the tire. If the procedures not followed,
the sealant may spray out.
●Keep back from the tire while it is being repaired, as there is a chance of it burst-
ing while the repair operation is being performed. If you notice any cracks or
deformation of the tire, turn off the compressor switch and stop the repair opera-
tion immediately.
●The repair kit may overheat if operated for a long period of time. Do not operate
the repair kit continuously for more than 35 minutes.
●Parts of the repair kit become hot during operation. Be careful handling the
repair kit during and after operation. Do not touch the metal part connecting the
bottle and the compressor. It will be extremely hot.
●Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the one
indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area where an SRS airbag is located,
such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent the SRS air bag from operat-
ing properly.
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680Alphabetical index
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LightsAutomatic High Beam
system .................................................. 264
Fog light switch ................................... 270
Follow me home system ................260
Headlight switch.................................259
Illuminated entry system.................. 401
Interior light .......................................... 400
Interior lights list ..................................399
Personal lights .................................... 400
Replacing light bulbs..........................517
Trunk light ................................................ 177
Turn signal lever ................................. 253
Vanity lights ............................................ 412
Wattage.................................................. 647
Welcome light illumination
control.................................................... 127
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............ 305
Operation ..............................................307
Warning messages.............. 555, 563
Lock steering column .........................240
Low profile tire ....................................... 472
Luggage hook ........................................409
Luggage security system .....................176 Main display............................................ 368
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ..........447
Maintenance data ............................. 632
Maintenance requirements .......... 444
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 545
Master warning light ........................... 547
Meter ............................................................ 99 Head-up display ................................... 110
Indicators ...................................................97
Instrument panel li ght control ...... 100
Meters ........................................................ 99
Multi-information display................. 102
Warning lights ....................................... 95
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .....................196
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .......................................... 396
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 199
Vanity mirrors ....................................... 412
Moon roof ............................................... 208
Door lock linked moon roof operation............................................ 209
Jam protection function ................. 209
Operation ............................................. 208
Warning message ............................560
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ....................102 Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................................. 289
Lane-Keeping Assist ....................... 309
Language ................................................106
Switching the display .........................103
Trip information ....................................103
Warning message ............................ 552
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