2018 Lexus LC500h tow

3307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
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 tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on
hard surfaced 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.
To have your vehicle towed by another
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure

3317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.
1 Take out the towing eyelet.
(P.309)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustration.
3Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand. 4
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.
5 Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine .
If the engine does not
start, turn the engine switch switch> to IGNITION ON mode mode>.
7Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake.
■While towing
If the engine is not running off>, the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making steering
and braking more difficult.

3577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch switch>.
In the event that the engine tem> still cannot be started, contact
your Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position
to P and press the engine switch switch> as you normally do when stopping
the engine .
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. ( P.318)
■Changing engine switch
modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch in step 3
above.
The engine does not start
and modes will be ch anged each time the
switch is pressed. ( P.142, 146)
Use the mechanical key ( P.97) in
order to perform th e following opera-
tions:
■Locking and unlocking the doors
 P.355
■Opening the trunk
1 Slide the rear passengers’ seat
belts towards the outside.
2 Insert your fingers at the positions
marked and pull towards you to
remove the cover in the center of
the rear seat.
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine tem> or opening the doors, trunk or
glove box if the 12-volt battery is
discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Locking and unlocking the doors
and opening the trunk
A

3627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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●If the 12-volt battery discharges, it may
not be possible to shift the shift position to
other positions. In this case, the vehicle
cannot be towed without lifting both rear
wheels because the re ar wheels will be
locked. ( P.329)
■When exchanging the 12-volt battery
●Use a Central Degassing type 12-volt
battery (European Regulations).
●Type A*1: Use a 12-volt battery that the
case size is same as the previous one
(LN4), 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is
equivalent (80Ah) or greater, and per-
formance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(685A) or greater.
Type B
*2: Use a 12-volt battery that the
case size is same as the previous one
(LN3), 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is
equivalent (70Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(600A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery can- not be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehicle is not
used is a short time, the 12-volt battery
may discharge and engine tem> may not be able to start.
●Use a 12-volt battery with a handle. If a
12-volt battery without a handle is used,
removal is more difficult.
●After exchanging, firmly attach the fol-
lowing items to the exhaust hole of the 12-
volt battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the 12-volt battery before exchanging.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included with the 12-volt battery exchanged or the one
installed on the battery prior to the
exchange. (Depending on the 12-volt
battery to be exchanged, the exhaust
hole may be plugged.) Exhaust hole plug
Exhaust hole
Exhaust hose
For details, consult your Lexus dealer.
*1: LC500 for Canada or LC500 with heated steering wheel
*2: LC500 except for Canada, LC500 without heated steering wheel or
LC500h
WARNING
■When removing the 12-volt battery
terminals
Always remove the negative (-) terminal
first. If the positive (+) terminal contacts
any metal in the surrounding area when
the positive (+) terminal is removed, a
spark may occur, leading to a fire in addi-
tion to electrical shocks and death or
serious injury.
■Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or
explosions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the 12-
volt battery:
A
B
C

3707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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1Stop the engine .
Set the parking brake and shift the
shift position to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the rear wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the rear wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the engine .
5 Shift the shift position to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking
other vehicles, obje cts or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free. Use
extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift position
Be careful not to shift the shift position
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to un expected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident 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 necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.

421What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)Alphabetical index421
C
Care ........................................................274, 277 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 275
Exterior ........................................................... 274
Interior ..............................................................277
Seat belts.........................................................277
Cargo capacity.............................................. 138
Cargo hooks ................................................. 256
Center Display ............................................. 236
Chains .............................................................. 234
Child restraint system................................... 43 Fixed with a LATCH system ..................50
Fixed with a seat belt....................................47
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 38
Points to remember .................................... 43
Riding with children ..................................... 43
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 44
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 52
Child safety ....................................................... 43 12-volt battery precautions .......299, 363
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 249
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Power window lock switch..................... 126
Power window precautions ................... 126
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ................................................................ 318
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions ...................................... 103
Cleaning................................................274, 277 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 275
Exterior ........................................................... 274
Interior ..............................................................277
Radar sensor........................................182, 217
Seat belts.........................................................277 Clock ................................................................ 258
Coat hooks..................................................... 259
Condenser ..................................................... 296
Console box .................................................. 255
Console box light ........................................ 255
Cooling system............................................. 295
Engine overheating...................... 364, 366
Hybrid system overheating .................. 367
Cornering lights .............................................169
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
Cup holder ..................................................... 255
Current fuel consumption ...........................79
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................391
D
Daytime running light system ................... 167
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 243
Rear window ................................................ 243
Windshield .................................................... 243
Differential ...................................................... 378
Dimension ...................................................... 372
Dinghy towing.................................................139
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..................... 215
Drive information .......................................... 79
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
Energy monitor ..............................................89
Head-up display............................................84
Intuitive parking assist ............................. 209
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 194
Multi-information display .......................... 78
Warning message ..................................... 344
Distance ..............................................................79
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 283
Door courtesy lights ................................... 252
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 99

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Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 106
Wireless remote control........................... 97
Door pockets ................................................ 254
Doors ................................................................... 99 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................102
Door glasses ..................................................125
Door lock.......................................................... 99
Open door warning bu zzer .......100, 102
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 123
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ...............................79
Drive information ............................................79
Driver’s seat position memory .................. 116 Driving position memory.......................... 116
Memory recall function ..............................117
Drive-start control ......................................... 131
Driving............................................................... 130 Break-in tips .................................................... 131
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ..................208
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ...................... 231
Procedures .................................................... 130
Winter drive tips......................................... 233
Driving mode select switch .....................208
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ...............227
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range................................................. 198Warning message.....................................206
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ...............227
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys- tem) ................................................................ 226
Eco drive mode ............................................208
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................72
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................72
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ......................................................79
Electric motor (tractio n motor) ................ 54
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ...........................................................227 Warning light ...............................................335
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 226
Electronic key .................................................. 96 Battery-saving function............................108
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 355
Replacing the battery ................................ 318
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................334
If a warning light turns on.......................334
If a warning message is displayed ..... 344
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....357
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 355
If the engine will not start......................... 351
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................354
If the hybrid system will not start ........352
If you have a flat tire ................................. 350
If you lose your keys .................................354
If you think something is wrong.......... 332
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............370
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................326
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....328
If your vehicle overheats ........... 364, 366
Emergency flashers .................................... 326
Energy monitor ............................................... 89
Engine ACCESSORY mode..................... 142, 146
Compartment................................................291
Engine switch ................................................ 140
Fuel pump shut off system.....................333
Hood ............................................................... 289
How to start the engine ........................... 140
How to start the hybrid system.............143
Identification number ............................... 372
If the engine will not start......................... 351
If the hybrid system will not start ........352
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................326

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Inflation pressure..........................................313
Information ....................................................383
Replacing .......................................................309
Rotating tires ................................................303
Run-flat tires .................................... 303, 350
Size.................................................................... 379
Snow tires ...................................................... 233
Tire inflation pressu re display function
.........................................................................303
Tire pressure warning system .............303
Warning light ...............................................340
Tools.................................................................. 309
Top tether strap............................................... 52
Total load capacity ...................................... 372
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................139
Emergency towing ................................... 328
Towing eyelet ..............................................330
Trailer towing .................................................139
TRAC (Traction Control) .........................227
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ..............57 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................ 60
Location............................................................. 57
Specification ................................................. 374
Warning message........................................ 60
Traction Control (TRAC) .........................227
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 54
Trailer towing ..................................................139
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................149
Driving mode select switch ..................208
Hybrid transmission .................................. 155
M mode .................................................154, 160
Paddle shift switches . 153, 154, 159, 160
Snow mode ......................................... 153, 159
Trip meters .........................................................74
Trunk .................................................................. 103 Internal trunk release lever .................... 105
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 104
Trunk features.............................................. 256 Trunk grip ....................................................... 105
Trunk light ....................................................... 105
Trunk opener main switch...................... 106
Trunk opener switch ................................. 104
Wireless remote control ......................... 104
Trunk light ........................................................ 105
Turn signal lights ............................................. 161 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 324
Turn signal lever ............................................ 161
U
Units ..................................................................... 80
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 258Wattage ......................................................... 380
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 258
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)227
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement).......................................................227
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)...............................................227
Vehicle identification number ................ 372
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 226
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 249
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)227
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 226
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Warning buzzers Approach warning....................................204
Brake system................................................334
Downshifting ................... 154, 155, 160, 161
Intuitive parking assist ................................214
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................... 191
Open door .......................................... 100, 102
Open hood .................................................... 102
Open trunk .................................................... 102
Open window ...............................................126