If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck - Lexus rx450h 2015 Owner's Manual

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
STEP 1
lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
STEP 2
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front
STEP 3
wheels to help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
STEP 4
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and release the park-
STEP 5
ing brake. Then, while exercising caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
When it is difficult to free the vehicle
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Press the VSC off switch to turn off TRAC.
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