2015 LEXUS LS600H towing

2144-1. Before driving
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a
tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is
not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted car-
riers.

2154-1. Before driving
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Driving
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.

3685-5. Using the storage features
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Front
Press in and release the button.
Rear (5-seat models)
Press in and release the cup holder.
Rear (4-seat models)
Press in and release the button.
■When stowing the rear cup holders (5-seat models)
Stow the cup holder with the armrest down. The cup holder cannot be stowed if the
armrest is not down.
Cup holders

3695-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Slide the armrest while pressing
the button.
Lift the armrest.
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden
braking and cause injury. If possible , cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
■To avoid burns or fires (vehicles with a cigarette lighter)
●Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter in the front cup holder.
●Do not hold the cigarette lighter in the front cup holder down. It could overheat
and cause a fire.
■When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the rear cup holder
Stow the cup holder before stowing the armrest.
■To avoid damaging the power outlet (vehicles with a power outlet)
Close the lid of the power outlet in the front cup holder when the power outlet is
not in use. Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.
Console box
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4145-6. Other interior features
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local authorities
to assist them in locating and recov ering the vehicle. After filing a police
report, call the Safety Connect response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS
(1-800-255-3987) and follow the pr ompts for Safety Connect to ini-
tiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcemen t with recovery of a stolen vehi-
cle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under certain
circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle. Fur-
ther information is available at Lexus.com.
■Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on th e road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will
determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch
the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” bu tton, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already included
warranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such
as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the Enhanced
Roadside Assistance services and th eir limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at
Lexus.com.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
●A warning message for the hybrid system is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display and the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck
or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provin-
cial and local laws.
Situations needs to contact dealers before towing

4877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel -lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels. Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

4887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
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, y our 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 short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steeri ng and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing