Roadside Assistance; Shift Lever - Lexus GS 450h 2006 Emergency Response Manual

Gated Shift Lever
Remove Shift Lock Release Cover
Push in Shift Lock Release

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Lexus GS450h roadside assistance may be handled
like conventional Lexus vehicles except as noted in
the following pages.
Lexus Roadside Assistance is available during the
basic warranty period by contacting:
Lexus Drivecare: 1800 253 987

Shift Lever

Similar to most Lexus vehicles, the GS450h uses
a gated shift lever as shown in the illustration.
However, the GS450h shift lever includes an
S position for 6 levels of engine braking.
Towing
The GS450h is a rear drive vehicle and it must be
towed with the rear wheels off the ground. Failure
to do so may cause serious damage to the Hybrid
System Drive components.
• A flat bed trailer is the preferred method
of towing.
• When towing the vehicle with the front wheels
on the ground, be sure to release the steering
lock by turning the ignition-on.
• The vehicle may be shifted out of Park into
Neutral by turning the ignition-on, depressing
the brake, then moving the gated shift lever
to N.
• If the shift lever cannot be moved out of Park, a
shift lock release button is provided near the
shift lever as shown in the illustration.
• If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency
the vehicle may be temporarily towed using a
cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard,
paved roads for short distances at low speeds.
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