2018 Lexus ES300h tow

5018-2. 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. 514)
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 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 w heel 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 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 cleara nce for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without ad equate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en 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 ve hicle 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 o ccur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

5148-2. 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
Screwdriver1
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3
4
5
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5208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel contact
surface, the wheel nuts may loosen
while the vehicle is in motion, causing
the tire to come off.
Install the spare tire and loosely tighte n each wheel nut by hand by approxi-
mately the same amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into loose
contact with the disc wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or
three times in the order shown in the
illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
Installing the spare tire
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2
Tapered portion
Disc wheel
seat
3
4
5

5368-2. 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 th ese procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

591Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system ........... 183
DefoggerFront windshield ................................ 388
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 388
Rear window ....................................... 388
Dimension ...............................................538
Dinghy towing.......................................... 167
Display Dynamic radar cruise control...... 225
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .................... 216
Multi-information display ....................91
Trip information ..................................... 87
Warning message ............................ 509
Display Audio system ......................... 286 Display settings .................................. 303
Setup menu .......................................... 298
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 443
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 396
Wattage ................................................. 546
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 .......... 262
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 278
Procedures .............................................154
Winter drive tips ................................280
Dynamic radar cruise control Function .................................................. 225
Eco drive mode......................................262
EDR (Event data recorder).....................11
Electric motor (traction motor).......... 67
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ...................................................273
Warning light .......................................504
Electronic key .......................................... 104 Battery-saving function .................... 123
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 525
Replacing the battery ...................... 478
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds................................................. 503
If a warning light turns on.............. 503
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 509
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................................... 527
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 525
If the hybrid system will not start ................................................523
If you have a flat tire ........................... 513
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 502
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..................................................... 535
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .......... 497
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 498
If your vehicle overheats ................. 531
Emergency flashers ............................. 496
Energy monitor .........................................97 Engine
Accessory mode .................................169
Compartment ..................................... 447
Hood........................................................ 445
How to start the hybrid system ................................................... 168
Identification number.......................540
Ignition switch (power switch) ..... 168
Overheating...........................................531
Power switch. ....................................... 168
Engine compartment cover............. 448
Engine coolant Capacity................................................. 543
Checking ............................................... 453
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................280
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 86
Engine oil Capacity...................................................541
Checking ............................................... 449
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................280

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TiresChains....................................................... 281
Checking................................................. 461
If you have a flat tire ........................... 513
Inflation pressure ............................... 545
Information ........................................... 550
Replacing ................................................ 513
Rotating tires ......................................... 461
Size ........................................................... 545
Snow tires ............................................. 283
Spare tire ................................................. 513
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................... 92
Tire pressure warning system .....462
Warning light ...................................... 505
Tools.............................................................514
Top tether strap........................................ 63
Total load capacity .................................165
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................167
Emergency towing........................... 498
Towing eyelet...................................... 500
Trailer towing ........................................ 166
TRAC (Traction Control) ..................272
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........ 71
Traction motor (electric motor) .......... 71
Transmission Driving mode select switch .......... 262
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......................................403
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 ................................................. 546
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................ 487, 490, 492
Turn signal lever .................................. 180
Wattage ................................................. 546
USB memory
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.