Lexus LS500, Manual

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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1 Stop the engine <hybrid system>.
Set the parking brake and shift the
shift position to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the rear wheels.
3
Place wood, stones or some other
material under the rear wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the engine <hybrid system>.
5
Shift the shift position to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■
When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■ When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking
other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free. Use
extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift position
Be careful not to shift the shift position
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission
and other components
● Avoid spinning the rear wheels and
depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.