2015 Lexus GS450h emergency towing

4987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U)If your vehicle is transported by a
flatbed 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 cables or chains secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for short
distances at under 3 mph (5 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
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4997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 542)
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 cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 5 5 6
Emergency towing procedure
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3
4
5
6
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5007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, 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 4 2 )
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 eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or
chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people, and cause serious
damage.
●Do not turn the power switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
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, an accident may occur due to a
change in direction of the vehicle or electric-
ity generated by the operation of the motor
may cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.
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5017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The steering
lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●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 damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
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5427-2. 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
3
4
5
6
7
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5727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may
also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme cau-
tion.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than
necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehi-
cle may require towing to be freed.
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649Alphabetical index
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Talk switch*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent systemAlarm...........................................................83
Immobilizer system ............................... 81
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 582
Maintenance data ............................. 582
Tire inflation pressure display function ...................................................99
Warning light ...................................... 507
Warning message .............................. 531
Tire information ..................................... 587
Glossary ................................................ 594
Size ........................................................... 590
Tire identification number............. 589
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................................592
Tire pressure warning system ......... 445
Function ..................................................445
Initializing ................................................445
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................445
Registering ID codes ....................... 447
Tire pressure warning reset switch....................................................446
Warning light ...................................... 507
Warning message .................. 531, 532
Tires............................................................ 443
Chains..................................................... 320
Checking................................................443
If you have a flat tire ........................... 541
Inflation pressure ............................... 582
Information ........................................... 587 Replacing .................................................541
Rotating tires ........................................ 444
Size ...........................................................582
Snow tires .............................................. 322
Spare tire..................................................541
Tire inflation pressure display
function................................................... 99
Tire pressure warning system ..... 445
Warning light ....................................... 507
Warning message...............................531
Tools ...........................................................542
Top tether strap ....................................... 68
Total load capacity.................................190
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 192
Emergency towing ........................... 496
Towing eyelet ...................................... 499
Trailer towing.......................................... 191
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 283
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ....... 76
Traction motor (electric motor)......... 72
Transmission .......................................... 203 Driving mode select switch ..........280
Hybrid transmission ......................... 203
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................556
S mode.................................................... 206
Paddle shift switches........................ 205
Trip information ........................................ 97
Trip meters................................................... 91
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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