2017 LEXUS RC300H towing

5348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■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. 565)
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 ch ains. 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.
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.

5358-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
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.

5938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehi cles, objects or people. The vehicle may also
lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an acci- dent resulting in death or serious injury.
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.

638Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Inflation pressure............................... 604
Replacing ...............................................499
Rotating tires ....................................... 485
Size........................................................... 604
Snow tires ..............................................339
Tire inflation pressure display
function ............................................... 486
Tire pressure warning
system ................................................. 486
Warning light .......................................539
Tools ........................................................... 499
Top strap ..................................................... 82
Towing ...................................................... 530
Emergency towing........................... 530
Towing eyelet ......................................533
Trailer towing ......................................... 214
Traction battery (hybrid battery).......89
Traction Control (TRC) .....................304
Traction motor (electric motor) ........85
Trailer towing .......................................... 214
Transmission ........................................... 222
Driving mode select switch ........... 301
Hybrid transmission ......................... 222
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ....................................227
Paddle shift switches ............ 224, 225
S mode .................................................... 225
TRC (Traction Control) .....................304
Trip meters .................................................115
Trunk ........................................................... 150
Luggage security system .................. 151
Smart entry & start system ............. 150
Trunk features...................................... 452
Trunk grip ................................................. 151
Trunk light ................................................152
Trunk opener main switch ............... 151
Trunk opener switch..........................150
Wireless remote control .................150
Trunk light ..................................................152
Wattage .................................................605
Turn signal lights ................................... 229
Replacing light
bulbs .............................520, 522, 525
Turn signal lever..................................229
Wattage .................................................605
Units .............................................................126
USB device ................................... 381, 427
Connecting ............................................ 351
USB audio ..............................................381
USB photo............................................. 427
USB video...............................................381
USB port ....................................................351
Vanity lights ............................................ 455
Wattage .................................................605
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 455
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics
Integrated Management) .............. 305
Vehicle identification number......... 597
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) .................................................... 304
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ........... 445
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) ................................................ 304
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