2017 Lexus GS450h emergency towing

4577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 229
■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. 499, 511)
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4587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
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 excessivestress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains
may become damaged, broken debris ma y 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 ey elets 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 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 fireto occur depending on the nature of the dam-
age or malfunction.

4997-2. 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
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack
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5117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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*: Use of the jack (P. 502)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack*
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5437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 vehiclemay require towing to be freed.

597Alphabetical index
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Tire inflation pressure ......................... 429
Maintenance data............................. 555
Tire inflation pressure
display function.................................. 417
Warning light ....................................... 463
Warning message.............................466
Tire pressure warning system ...........417
Function .................................................... 417
Initializing................................................. 418
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters................. 418
Registering ID codes .........................419
Warning light ....................................... 463
Warning message.............................466
Tires ............................................................. 416
Chains .....................................................336
Checking .................................................416
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ............................................. 509
If you have a flat tire .............498, 509
Inflation pressure............................... 555
Replacing .............................................. 498
Rotating tires .......................................... 417
Size........................................................... 555
Snow tires ..............................................338
Spare tire ............................................... 498
Tire inflation pressure display
function .................................................. 417
Tire pressure warning system ....... 417
Warning light ....................................... 463
Warning message.............................466
Tools...................................................499, 511
Top strap ....................................................... 71
Towing ...................................................... 454
Emergency towing ........................... 454
Towing capacity................................. 546
Towing eyelet ...................................... 456
Trailer towing ........................... 209, 210
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ...... 80
Traction Control (TRC) ..................... 324
Traction motor (electric motor) .........76
Trailer towing ............................... 209, 210
Transmission........................................... 224
Driving mode select switch.............. 311
Hybrid transmission .......................... 224
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P....................................229
Paddle shift switches.........................226
S mode .................................................... 227
TRC (Traction Control) ..................... 324
Function...................................................324
TRC OFF switch ............................... 326
Trip information...................................... 104
Trip meters ............................................... 104
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.