2021 LEXUS ES300h tow

3997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
1Stop the hybrid system. Set the
parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the front wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the front wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the hybrid system.
5 Shift the shift lever 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 procedures
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 lever
Be careful not to shif t the shift lever 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 front 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.

450Alphabetical index
C
Care ...................................................... 306, 309Aluminum wheels ......................................306
Exterior ...........................................................306
Interior .............................................................309
Seat belts........................................................309
Cargo capacity...............................................143
Cargo hooks ................................................. 283
Center Display ............................................. 258
Chains .............................................................. 255
Child-protectors........................................... 104
Child restraint system................................... 43 Fixed with a LATCH system ..................50
Fixed with a seat belt....................................47
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
Points to remember .................................... 43
Riding with children ..................................... 43
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 44
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 53
Child safety ....................................................... 43 12-volt battery precautions ....... 327, 394
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 273
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................133
Power window lock switch...................... 131
Power window precautions .................... 131
Rear door child-protectors ................... 104
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions ...................................... 105
Cleaning.............................................. 306, 309 Aluminum wheels ......................................306
Exterior ...........................................................306
Interior .............................................................309
Radar sensor........................................174, 210 Seat belts ....................................................... 309
Clock ........................................................78, 284
Coat hooks..................................................... 295
Compass ......................................................... 302
Condenser ..................................................... 324
Console box ....................................................281
Console box light ..........................................281
Cooling system............................................. 323 Engine overheating.................................. 396
Hybrid system overheating .................. 397
Cornering lights .............................................163 Replacing light bulbs ................................352
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
Cup holder .......................................................281
Current fuel consumption .......................... 82
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 420
D
Daytime running light system .................... 161
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.....................266
Rear window ................................................266
Windshield ....................................................266
Dimension ...................................................... 402
Dinghy towing.................................................144
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 208
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
Energy monitor ..............................................90
Head-up display............................................86
Intuitive parking assist ................................216
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) .....................192
Multi-information display ........................... 81
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians)...............................................245
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 227
RCTA............................................................... 222
Warning message .....................................375

Alphabetical index451
Distance until next engine oil change .... 80
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......................313
Door courtesy lights ....................................277
Door lockDoors.................................................................. 101
Smart access system with push-button start ....................................................................112
Wireless remote control........................... 99
Doors ................................................................... 101 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 104
Door glasses ................................................. 130
Door lock.......................................................... 101
Open door warning buzzer ....... 102, 104
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 127
Rear door child-protectors ................... 104
Drive distance .................................................. 82
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 82
Driver’s seat position memory .................120 Driving position memory.........................120
Memory recall function ............................ 122
Drive-start control ........................................ 137
Driving................................................................136 Break-in tips ................................................... 137
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving Mode Select switch................... 213
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 252
Procedures .....................................................136
Winter drive tips......................................... 254
Driving information display ........................ 82
Driving Mode Select switch......................213
Driving range ................................................... 82
Driving support system information display ............................................................................. 83
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range................................................. 198Warning message.....................................206
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys- tem) ................................................................ 248
Eco drive mode ..............................................213 EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 82
Electric motor (traction motor) .................. 61
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ..........................................................248
Warning light ............................................... 367
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............................................................ 248
Electronic key .................................................. 98 Battery-saving function.............................. 113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 389
Replacing the battery ............................... 347
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.................. 365
If a warning light turns on...................... 365
If a warning message is displayed .....375
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ..... 391
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 389
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 388
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 386
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ......................................................................... 359
If you have a flat tire .................................. 379
If you lose your keys ................................ 388
If you think something is wrong..........364
If your vehicle becomes stuck ............ 399
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................ 358
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...... 361
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 396
Emergency flashers ....................................358
Energy monitor ............................................... 90
Engine ACCESSORY mode............................... 148
Compartment................................................321
Hood ................................................................. 319
How to start the hybrid system............ 145
Identification number .............................. 403
If the hybrid system will not start ....... 386

Alphabetical index459
T
Tachometer....................................................... 78
Tail lights............................................................. 161Light switch ...................................................... 161
Replacing light bulbs................................ 352
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................... 71
Immobilizer system...................................... 69
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 339 Maintenance data...................................... 407
Tire inflation pressu re display function
...........................................................................331
Warning light ...............................................369
Tire information ............................................... 411 Glossary...........................................................415
Size......................................................................413
Tire identification number .......................413
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............. 414
Tire pressure warning system ..................331 Function ............................................................331
Initializing ....................................................... 335
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 334
Registering ID codes ............................... 337
Warning light ...............................................369
Tires................................................................... 329 Chains ............................................................. 255
Checking ....................................................... 329
If you have a flat tire .................................. 379
Inflation pressure........................................ 339
Information ........................................................411
Replacing ....................................................... 379
Rotating tires ..................................................331
Size.................................................................... 407
Snow tires ...................................................... 254
Spare tire............................................ 379, 407
Tire inflation pressu re display function
...........................................................................331
Tire pressure warning system ...............331
Warning light ...............................................369
Tools..................................................................380 Top tether strap............................................... 53
Total load capacity ...................................... 402
Towing
Dinghy towing ...............................................144
Emergency towing..................................... 361
Towing eyelet...............................................363
Trailer towing .................................................144
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 248
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ............. 64 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................. 67
Location ............................................................. 64
Specification ................................................ 404
Warning message ........................................ 67
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 248
Traction motor (electric motor) ................. 61
Trailer towing ..................................................144
Transmission Driving Mode Select switch ...................213
Hybrid transmission................................... 152
Paddle shift switches .......................154, 155
S mode ............................................................. 155
Trip meters ........................................................ 80
Trunk .................................................................. 105 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid............... 108
Internal trunk release lever..................... 109
Power trunk lid ............................................. 105
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 107
Trunk closer switch ....................................108
Trunk easy closer........................................ 109
Trunk features ..............................................283
Trunk grip ....................................................... 109
Trunk light ....................................................... 109
Trunk opener main switch.......................... 111
Trunk opener switch ................................. 107
Trunk storage extension......................... 294
Wireless remote control ......................... 107
Trunk light ........................................................ 109
Turn signal lights ............................................156 Replacing light bulbs ................... 352, 353
Turn signal lever .......................................... 156