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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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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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5107-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Lexus dealer. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may
fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and
operate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change
it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
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5277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Alerts the driver that the
vehicle is out of the lanes
(while the LKA [Lane-
Keeping Assist] system is
operating)The warning buzzer
sounds continuously.
The lane markings and/
or the steering wheel
marking flash.
At the same time,
will appear
on the head-up dis-
play (part of the image
flashes).
Check around the vehi-
cle and back to inside of
the lane markings.
Indicates that the LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)
system detects no-
handed driving (while the
lane keeping assist func-
tion is operating) The warning buzzer
sounds twice.
Grip the steering wheel
firmly.
Indicates that the Blind
Spot Monitor sensors or
the surrounding area on
the bumper is dirty or
covered with ice
Clean the sensor and its
surrounding area on the
bumper.
Indicates that the hybrid
system has overheatedThis message may be
displayed when driving
under severe operating
conditions. (For exam-
ple, when driving up a
long steep hill.)
Stop and check.
(→ P. 566)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
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5297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■The LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) lane departure warning function (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message will not be displayed even if a lane line is
crossed.
●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system
functions
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized
●When the steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to
change lanes
■Open door warning message
The open door warning message continues to display until a door or the trunk is fully
closed, even if the power switch is turned off. However, approximately 20 minutes
after a door or the trunk is not fully closed, the 12-volt battery-saving function oper-
ates and the display turns off even though a door or the trunk is not fully closed.
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5397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
power switch
turned off and then
the power switch
was put in ACCES-
SORY mode twice
without the hybrid
system being
started.
Press the
power
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an hybrid
system starting pro-
cedure in the event
that the electronic
key was not func-
tioning properly
( → P. 560), the
power switch was
touched with the
electronic key.
Press the
power
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
power switch being
pressed.
Press the
power
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
Once
The power switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P or N.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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630What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? (→P. 193)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 1 9 6 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 2 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 197)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary
way. ( →P. 560)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 562)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the power switch in ON mode ( →P. 5 5 6 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→ P. 1 9 6 )
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turn ed after the hybrid system is
stopped
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