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4907-2. 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 0 7 , 5 1 6 )
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 a cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive 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 eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyel et is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet 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 or related parts may be dam-
aged, the vehicle may fly off the truck, or
electricity 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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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
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 body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
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5007-2. 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.
Vehicles with a spare tire
●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.
Vehicles with run-flat tires
●Decelerate to the lowest appropriate speed as soon as possible. Do not drive
over 50 mph (80 km/h).
●Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure 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. Have the tire replaced 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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5027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
CAUTION
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction tell-
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) to continue to function properly.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specificat ions or makers, as the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not operate properly.
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When trouble arises
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■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
■System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases. Instead, a
separate system warning light will come on or flash along with the message shown
on the multi-information display.
●Malfunction of the brake system
The brake system warning light (red indicator) comes on. ( P. 4 9 3 )
●Malfunction of the regenerative brake syst em, electronically controlled brake sys-
tem or electric parking brake
The brake system warning light (yellow indicator) comes on. ( P. 495)
●Malfunction of the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 4 9 4 )
●Malfunction of the charging system
The charging system warning light comes on. ( P. 4 9 4 )
●Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed
The open door warnin g light comes on. (P. 4 9 6 )
●High engine coolant temperature
The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone.
( P. 5 3 0 )
■If “Maintenance required ” is shown (U.S.A. only)
Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the maintenance is performed. ( P. 4 2 6 )
■If “Hybrid System Overheat” is shown
Coping method: P. 5 3 0
This message may be displayed when driv ing under severe operating conditions.
(For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be hear d due to ambient noise or sounds from the
audio system.
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5067-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 4 8 4 )
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare
tire)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spar e tire. The flat tire can be replaced
with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 4 5 4
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
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5077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Parking brake release tool
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
JackTo o l s
Screwdriver
Spare tire
Towing eyelet1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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5107-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Lift up the luggage mat and secure it by using the hook provided.
( P. 3 74 )
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
If the center fastener cannot be turned
by hand, use the wheel nut wrench
that is stored in the trunk. (To secure
the tire, tighten the center fastener by
hand. Do not use the wrench or other
tools.)
Chock the tires.
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.
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 fron t left-hand side tire