2018 Lexus ES300h Owner's Manual (OM33D45U)

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When trouble arises
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal with
 both feet and firmly depress it.
Do

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem wi
th your hybrid transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer or commerc

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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

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Lexus ES300h 2018  Owners Manual (OM33D45U) 5008-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 514)
Remove the eyelet cover using a flat-
head screwdriver. 
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
betwe

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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

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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-l

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When trouble arises
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer 
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning li

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Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
→ Hav