If The Vehicle Is Trapped In Rising Water - Lexus GX 460 2020 Owner's Manual

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If the vehicle is trapped in rising water

In the event the vehicle is submerged in water, remain calm and perform the

Remove the seat belt first.

If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.

If the door can not be opened, open the window using the power window

switch and exit the vehicle through the window.

If the window can not be opened using the power window switch, remain

calm, wait until the water level inside the vehicle rises to the point that the

water pressure inside of the vehicle equals the water pressure outside of the

vehicle, and then open the door and exit the vehicle.

Using an emergency hammer

The front side windows and rear side windows, as well as the rear window can be shat-

tered with an emergency hammer

However, an emergency hammer can not shatter the windshield as it is laminated glass.

: Contact your Lexus dealer or aftermarket accessory manufacturer for further infor-

mation about an emergency hammer.

Escaping the vehicle from the window

There are cases where escaping the vehicle from the window is not possible due to

seating position, passenger body type, etc.

When using an emergency hammer, consider your seat location and the size of the

window opening to ensure that the opening is accessible and large enough to escape.

GX460_OM_OM60R28E_(GE)

for emergency escape

used for emergency escape.