2017 Lexus ES300h towing

5018-2. 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 surf aced roads for short distances at under
18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition.
Using a flat bed truck
Emergency towing

5028-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 5 1 6 )
Remove the eyelet cover using a flat-
head 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.
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. 1 7 8
Emergency towing procedure
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5038-2. 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 braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( →P. 5 1 6 )
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 eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet, 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 wh eel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
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.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the front
wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off
the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the front
wheels contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged 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.

5168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
JackWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
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5388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the front 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.

593Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system ........... 183
DefoggerFront windshield ................................. 392
Outside rear view mirrors .............392
Rear window ........................................392
Dimension ............................................... 540
Dinghy towing.......................................... 167
Display Dynamic radar cruise control...... 226
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..................... 217
Multi-information display ....................91
Trip information ..................................... 87
Warning message ................................ 511
Display Audio system ......................... 290
Display settings ...................................307
Setup menu .......................................... 302
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 447
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 400
Wattage ................................................. 548
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system........................ 111
Door glasses ......................................... 145
Door lock ..................................................110
Outside rear view mirrors ...............142
Rear door child-protector.................. 111 Driver’s seat position memory..........130
Driving position memory...................131
Memory recall function .................... 132
Power easy access system ............ 130
Driving Break-in tips ...........................................156
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving mode select switch .......... 266
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 282
Procedures .............................................154
Winter drive tips ................................ 284
Dynamic radar cruise control
Function .................................................. 226
Eco drive mode......................................266
EDR (Event data recorder).....................11
Electric motor (traction motor).......... 67
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ...................................................277
Warning light ...................................... 506
Electronic key .......................................... 104
Battery-saving function .................... 123
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 527
Replacing the battery ........................481
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“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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TiresChains..................................................... 285
Checking............................................... 465
If you have a flat tire ........................... 515
Inflation pressure ................................ 547
Information ........................................... 552
Replacing ................................................ 515
Rotating tires ....................................... 465
Size ............................................................ 547
Snow tires ..............................................287
Spare tire ................................................. 515
Tire inflation pressure display
function ................................................... 92
Tire pressure warning system .... 466
Warning light ...................................... 507
Tools.............................................................516
Top tether strap........................................ 63
Total load capacity .................................165
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................167
Emergency towing ........................... 500
Towing eyelet...................................... 502
Trailer towing ........................................ 166
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 276
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........ 71
Traction motor (electric motor) .......... 71
Transmission Driving mode select switch ..........266
Hybrid transmission........................... 175
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................... 178
Trip information........................................ 87
Trip meters ................................................. 86 Trunk
Internal trunk release lever .............. 116
Jam protection function..................... 116
Luggage security system.................. 115
Power trunk opener and closer .....114
Smart access system
with push-button start......................114
Trunk closer switch.............................. 115
Trunk easy closer ................................. 116
Trunk features...................................... 407
Trunk handle ........................................... 115
Trunk light................................................. 116
Trunk opener main switch ............... 115
Trunk opener switch ............................114
Wireless remote control................. 108
Trunk light
Trunk light................................................. 116
Wattage .................................................548
Turn signal lights Replacing light
bulbs ............................ 490, 493, 495
Turn signal lever .................................. 180
Wattage .................................................548
USB memory
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.