2019 Lexus LC500 tow

3317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
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

3327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.
1Take out the screwdriver and the
towing eyelet. ( P.310)
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 the screwdriver 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
7
When trouble arises
will turn to ACCESSORY mode.
3Firmly 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 changed each time the
switch is pressed. ( P.148, 152)
Use the mechanical key ( P.104) 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
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

3617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
of your vehicle by
turning the engine switch switch> to IGNITION ON mode
.
8 Once the vehicle’s engine system> has started, remove the
jumper cables in the exact reverse
order from which they were con-
nected.
9 Close the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover, and reinstall the fuse
box cover to tits original position.
Once the engine starts,
have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
■Starting the engine
when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The engine cannot be
started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the engine is
stopped.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is removed or
discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is cleared.
When the 12-volt battery is depleted,
have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer.
●Some systems may require initialization.
(  P.403)
■When removing the 12-volt battery ter-
minals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are
removed, the information stored in the
ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-
volt battery terminals, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery
will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural dis-
charge and the draining effects of certain
electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for
a long time, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge, and the engine
may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery
recharges automatically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the 12-
volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
12-volt battery is discharged. Use the
wireless remote control or the mechani-
cal key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start
on the first attempt after the 12-volt bat-
tery has recharged but will start normally
after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
●The engine switch mode
is memorized by the vehicle. When the
12-volt battery is reconnected, the system
will return to the mode it was in before
the 12-volt battery was discharged.
Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery,
turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure wh at mode the engine
switch was in before the
12-volt battery discharged, be especially
careful when reconnecting the 12-volt
battery.
●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.330)
■When replacing 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.

3707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 the switch 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.

Alphabetical index421
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 226
C
Care ........................................................274, 277Aluminum wheels ...................................... 275
Exterior ........................................................... 274
Interior ..............................................................277
Seat belts.........................................................277
Cargo capacity...............................................144
Cargo hooks ................................................. 262
Center Display ............................................. 242
Chains .............................................................. 239
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 ...... 300, 363
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 255
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Power window lock switch.....................133
Power window precautions ...................133
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions .................................................................319
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions ........................................ 110
Cleaning................................................274, 277 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 275
Exterior ........................................................... 274
Interior ..............................................................277
Radar sensor......................................186, 222 Seat belts ........................................................ 277
Clock ................................................................ 264
Coat hooks..................................................... 265
Condenser ..................................................... 297
Console box ....................................................261
Console box light ..........................................261
Cooling system............................................. 296 Engine overheating...................... 364, 366
Hybrid system overheating .................. 367
Cornering lights ............................................. 175
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ..............................................203
Cup holder .......................................................261
Current fuel consumption .......................... 85
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................391
D
Daytime running light system ................... 173
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 249
Rear window ................................................ 249
Windshield .................................................... 249
Differential ...................................................... 378
Dimension ...................................................... 372
Dinghy towing.................................................145
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................220
Drive information ..........................................85
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ..............................................203
Energy monitor ..............................................95
Head-up display............................................90
Intuitive parking assist ................................214
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 199
Multi-information display ..........................84
Warning message ..................................... 344
Distance ............................................................. 85
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 284
Door courtesy lights ................................... 258

422Alphabetical index
Door lockDoors................................................................ 106
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 113
Wireless remote control......................... 104
Door pockets ................................................ 260
Doors ................................................................. 106 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 109
Door glasses .................................................. 132
Door lock........................................................ 106
Open door warning bu zzer .......107, 109
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 129
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 85
Drive information ........................................... 85
Driver’s seat position memory ................. 122 Driving position memory......................... 122
Memory recall function ............................ 123
Drive-start control ........................................ 137
Driving................................................................136 Break-in tips ................................................... 137
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................... 213
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 236
Procedures .....................................................136
Winter drive tips......................................... 238
Driving mode select switch .......................213
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 232
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range................................................ 203Warning message.........................................211
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 232
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys- tem) ..................................................................231
Eco drive mode ..............................................213
Eco Driving Indicator.................................... 78
Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 78
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 85
Electric motor (tractio n motor) .................. 61 Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .......................................................... 232
Warning light ...............................................336
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ..............................................................231
Electronic key .................................................102 Battery-saving function.............................. 115
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 355
Replacing the battery ................................ 318
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................335
If a warning light turns on.......................335
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 the vehicle is trapped in rising water .......................................................................... 327
If you have a flat tire ................................. 350
If you lose your keys .................................354
If you think something is wrong..........333
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............370
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................326
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....329
If your vehicle overheats ........... 364, 366
Emergency flashers .................................... 326
Energy monitor ............................................... 95
Engine ACCESSORY mode..................... 148, 152
Compartment.............................................. 292
Engine switch ................................................ 146
Fuel pump shut off system.....................334
Hood ............................................................... 290
How to start the engine ........................... 146
How to start the hybrid system............ 149
Identification number ............................... 372

430Alphabetical index
Inflation pressure..........................................313
Information ....................................................383
Replacing .......................................................309
Rotating tires ................................................303
Run-flat tires .................................... 303, 350
Size.................................................................... 379
Snow tires ...................................................... 238
Tire inflation pressure display function
.........................................................................303
Tire pressure warning system .............303
Warning light ...............................................340
Tools................................................................... 310
Top tether strap............................................... 52
Total load capacity ...................................... 372
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................145
Emergency towing ................................... 329
Towing eyelet ................................................331
Trailer towing .................................................145
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 232
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ............. 64 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................ 67
Location............................................................. 64
Specification ................................................. 374
Warning message........................................ 67
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 232
Traction motor (electric motor) ................. 61
Trailer towing ..................................................145
Transmission Automatic transmission ........................... 155
Driving mode select switch .................... 213
Hybrid transmission .................................... 161
M mode .................................................160, 166
Paddle shift switches . 159, 160, 165, 166
Snow mode .........................................159, 165
Trip meters ........................................................ 80
Trunk .................................................................... 110 Internal trunk release lever .......................112
Smart access system with push-button start ..................................................................... 111
Trunk features.............................................. 262 Trunk grip ......................................................... 112
Trunk light ......................................................... 112
Trunk opener main switch........................ 113
Trunk opener switch ..................................... 111
Wireless remote control ............................. 111
Trunk light .......................................................... 112
Turn signal lights ............................................ 167 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 324
Turn signal lever ...........................................167
U
Units ..................................................................... 86
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 264Wattage ......................................................... 380
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 264
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)232
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 232
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 232
Vehicle identification number ................ 372
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............231
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 255
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)232
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .............231
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning................................... 209
Brake system................................................335
Downshifting ................... 160, 161, 166, 167
Intuitive parking assist ................................219
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 196
Open door ...........................................107, 109
Open hood .................................................... 109
Open trunk .................................................... 109
Open window .............................................. 133