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- Page 1 Towing and Road Service Guide 2013 Lexus GS Quality and Education Services AAA Automotive 1000 AAA Drive Heathrow, FL 32746 March 5, 2012...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index General Towing Information Special Precautions Car Carrier Loading and Transporting Shifter Lock Override Electronic Parking Brake Override Wheel-Lift Towing Procedure Emergency Road Service Information Jacking Tire Service Out of Fuel Jump-Start Procedures Keyless Ignition Operation Keyless Entry Operation... -
Page 3: General Towing Information
PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF SLING-TYPE EQUIPMENT ON THIS VEHICLE. When loading or pulling the 2013 Lexus GS Series, DO NOT USE HOOKS OF ANY TYPE ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS OR ANY OTHER STEERING OR SUSPENSION COMPONENT. Follow only the approved loading procedures specified in the following pages. -
Page 4: Car Carrier Loading And Transporting
CAR CARRIER LOADING AND TRANSPORTING: The use of car carrier equipment is the preferred method of transporting the 2013 Lexus GS Series vehicles. NOTE: The curb weights for the 2013 Lexus GS SERIES vehicle are: GS 350 – RWD: 3,795lbs.; AWD: 3,970 lbs. - Page 5 To install the eyelet correctly on this vehicle, start by carefully removing the eyelet receiver cap from the front bumper. If a sharp, metal object like a screwdriver is used as shown, use a cloth or piece of paper to protect the painted surfaces from scratches. Although the receiver cap cover has a string type piece that holds it to the vehicle when it is removed, it is always a good idea to remove the assembly completely from the bumper.
- Page 6 NOTE: The eyelets on these vehicles have RIGHT-HAND THREADS. Screw the eyelet clockwise into the receiver in the bumper and attach the winch line to the eyelet with the open side of the hook facing upward when possible. Ensure the eyelet is secure in the receiver by tightening it using the wheel lug wrench. Before loading, ensure that the transmission is in “Neutral”...
- Page 7 If nylon straps are not available, there are “T” hook slots in the unibody structure of the vehicle that can be used to secure it during transport. The tow truck operator must ensure that the ignition is not switched on at any time the vehicle is secured to the tow truck using the “T”...
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Page 8: Shifter Lock Override
SHIFT INTERLOCK OVERRIDE If there is a problem with the shifter the transmission can be shifted out of the park position. This is accomplished by lifting out the small cover above the shifter “Park (P)” indicator and depressing the button below the cover, allowing the shifter to be moved out of the Park position. -
Page 9: Electronic Parking Brake Override
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE OVERRIDE The 2013 Lexus GS series vehicles are equipped with an electrically applied parking brake. Power is needed in the vehicle to apply and release the parking brake which can be set to function automatically when the vehicle is shifted in and out of PARK (P). In... - Page 10 If ensuring battery power does not release the parking brake, it will need to be manually released using the following steps: Shift the shift lever to PARK (P) Turn the engine switch OFF by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” button on the dash Check that the parking brake indicator, on the dash, is off.
- Page 11 With the spare tire removed, remove the plug covering the access hole for the parking brake release mechanism. Assemble the release tool which consists of the screwdriver handle and the release shaft. Insert the tool into the access hole until it engages with the release mechanism. Press the tool in firmly and turn the screwdriver handle counter clockwise until it stops.
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Page 12: Wheel-Lift Towing Procedure
If a wheel-lift is used, the procedures shown below must be used with no exceptions. CAUTION: The 2013 Lexus GS Series vehicles are available in a rear wheel drive or an all wheel drive configuration. The drive wheels MUST be lifted during towing to prevent damage to the drive system on this vehicle. -
Page 13: Jacking
EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE PROCEDURES JACKING: The jack supplied with the 2013 Lexus GS Series vehicles is located under the trunk floor mat as shown in the figure below. The approved lifting locations are on the pinch weld or rocker sills, located inboard of the wheels. -
Page 14: Tire Service
TIRE SERVICE: 2013 Lexus GS Series vehicles come with a compact spare tire mounted on a Lexus approved wheel as standard equipment. The spare tire is stored in a well in the trunk floor under trunk carpeting. When installing the spare wheel, follow all recommended procedures including cleaning of the hub and axle mating surfaces, tightening the lug nuts securely in a criss-cross pattern and checking the spare for proper inflation. -
Page 15: Out Of Fuel
OUT OF FUEL SERVICE: There are no special precautions needed to refuel a new Lexus GS vehicle, although it is important to take care not to damage the vehicle’s finish during refueling. The fuel filler is located on the left-hand (driver’s) side of the vehicle on the rear quarter panel and is covered by a locking door which operates with the vehicle locking system. -
Page 16: Jump-Start Procedures
JUMP-STARTING: The following jump-starting procedures should be followed when rendering assistance to a 2013 Lexus GS Series. Never use jump-starting equipment that can exceed normal 12-volt charging system voltage. Ensure that all electrical accessories and the ignition is turned OFF and all aftermarket electronics are disconnected before connecting jumper cables or a jumper box to the discharged vehicle. -
Page 17: Keyless Ignition Operation
KEYLESS IGNITION OPERATION: The 2013 Lexus GS series vehicles do not require the operator to insert a key into a key cylinder to unlock a door or start the vehicle. These vehicles “sense” the proximity of the key and will unlock the door(s) with the key close to the vehicle and when contact is made with the outside door release handle. - Page 18 “ENGINE START STOP” button to start the vehicle. If the vehicle starts, ensure the operator knows to hold the key fob against the chrome ring to start the vehicle and then direct the operator to take the vehicle to the closest Lexus dealer to have the problem repaired.
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Page 19: Keyless Entry Operation
KEYLESS ENTRY OPERATION: If there is a problem with the keyless entry system, there is a key cylinder in the driver’s side door and one in the trunk lid. To operate either of these locks, insert the removable metal key from the end of the key fob into to the key cylinder and turn to unlock the vehicle.
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