2016 Lexus GS450h towing

3957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle is transported by a flat-
bed truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration.
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 temporarily
towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency towing eyelets. 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 vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering an d brakes must be in good condition.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

3967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 4 3 8 )
Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle 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. 4 4 8
Emergency towing procedure
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3977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and br aking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( P. 4 3 8 )
WA R N I N G
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 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 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 damaged,
an accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle or electricity generated
by the operation of the motor may cause a fire
to occur depending on the nature of the dam-
age or malfunction.

3987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged 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.

4387-2. 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
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4637-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than nec-
essary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

527Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system ........... 198
DefoggerFront windshield .................................. 291
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 291
Rear window ......................................... 291
Differential ................................................472
Dimensions ............................................. 466
Dinghy towing.......................................... 179
Display 12.3-inch display................................ 283
Drive information ..................................95
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................241
Energy monitor .................................... 107
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........236
Multi-information display .................. 93
Trip information .....................................86
Warning message ............................ 406
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 345
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 302
Door lock Doors ........................................................ 120
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 133
Wireless remote control ................. 120 Doors .......................................................... 120
Automatic door locking and unlocking system .................... 123
Door glasses ......................................... 158
Door lock................................................. 122
Open door warning buzzer .......... 134
Outside rear view mirrors ..............154
Rear door child-p rotector .............. 123
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/ Drive info 3............................................. 98Drive information .................................. 95
Drive-start control .........................167, 191
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 143 Driving position memory................. 144
Memory recall function ....................145
Power easy access system ............. 143
Driving ........................................................ 166 Break-in tips ........................................... 167
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 256
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .............272
Procedures .............................................166
Winter drive tips .................................274
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........ 267 Function .................................................. 267
Warning message.............................406
DVD player
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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rangeFunction .................................................... 241
Warning message.............................406
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........ 267 Function .................................................. 267
Warning message.............................406
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

539Alphabetical index
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Replacing ............................................... 437
Rotating tires ........................................362
Size ............................................................ 473
Snow tires .............................................. 277
Spare tire ................................................ 437
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................362
Tire pressure warning system .....362
Warning light .......................................402
Warning message ............................ 406
Tools........................................................... 438
Top tether strap........................................ 62
Total load capacity ................................. 177
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................179
Emergency towing ............................394
Towing eyelet...................................... 396
Trailer towing ........................................ 178
TRAC (Traction Control) Function ..................................................266
TRAC OFF switch ........................... 268
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ...... 70
Traction motor (electric motor) ........ 66
Transmission .............................................187 Driving mode select switch ..........256
Hybrid transmission........................... 187
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 448
Paddle shift switches ......................... 189
S mode ..................................................... 190
Trip information........................................ 86
Trip meters ................................................. 86 Trunk ........................................................... 126
Internal trunk release lever ............. 129
Jam protection function....................128
Luggage security system.................128
Open trunk warning message....406
Power trunk opener and closer ............................................ 126
Smart access system with push-button start.................... 126
Trunk closer switch............................. 127
Trunk easy closer ................................128
Trunk features....................................... 310
Trunk grip ................................................ 127
Trunk light................................................128
Trunk opener main switch ..............128
Trunk opener switch .......................... 126
Wireless remote control.................. 127
Trunk light.................................................. 128 Trunk light................................................128
Wattage ..................................................477
Turn signal lights ..................................... 192 Replacing light bulbs .......... 387, 388
Turn signal lever ................................... 192
Wattage ..................................................477
USB port
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.