If You Think Something Is Wrong; 7-2. Steps To Take In An Emergency - Lexus NX300h Owner's Manual

3
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
4
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench.
5 Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6
Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the
power switch to ON mode.
7
Shift the shift lever to N and release
the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:
→P.174
While towing
■
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not function,
marking steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage
compartment. (→P.378)
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Owners Manu-
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
 Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
needle continually points higher
than normal
Audible symptoms
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing
 Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the hybrid system
Operational symptoms
 Engine misfire or misses, stumbling
or running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
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