If The Vehicle Is Trapped In Rising Water - Lexus LX 570 Owner's Manual

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7-1. Essential information

If the vehicle is trapped in rising water

In the event the vehicle is submerged in water, remain calm and perform the
following.
Remove the seat belt first.
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If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.
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If the door can not be opened, open the window using the power window
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switch and exit the vehicle through the window.
If the window can not be opened using the power window switch, remain
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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.
WARNING
Using an emergency hammer
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The rear side windows and rear window of this vehicle can be shattered by an emer-
gency hammer
side windows are laminated glass they can not be shattered by an emergency ham-
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mer .
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: Contact your Lexus dealer or aftermarket accessory manufacturer for further infor-
mation about an emergency hammer.
Escaping the vehicle from the window
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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.
LX570_450d_OM_OM60R63E_(GE)
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for emergency escape
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used for emergency escape, however, since the windshield and front