Lexus RX Owners Manual (RX450h): If the vehicle becomes stuck

Lexus RX Owners Manual (RX450h) / When trouble arises / Steps to take in an emergency / If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

1. Stop the hybrid system. Shift the shift lever to P and set the parking brake.

2. Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.

3. Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels to help provide traction.

4. Restart the hybrid system.

5. Shift the shift lever 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.

Lexus RX. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding 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 lever Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.

This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■ To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components

Avoid spinning the front 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.

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The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating. The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For example ...

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