Lexus LS 500h 2019 Owner's Manual page 522

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
and operate the brakes. The vehicle's
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.
Emergency towing procedure
To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.
Take out the phillips-head screw-
1
driver and towing eyelet.
Phillips-head screwdriver
A
Towing eyelet
B
2
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustration.
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3
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
4
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a phillips-head
screwdriver or hard metal bar.
5
Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and
6
start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the
power switch to ON mode.
7
Shift the shift position to N and
release the parking brake.
While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.

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