Lexus RX Owners Manual (RX450h): 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.
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.
If your vehicle overheats
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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Lexus RX Owners Manual (RX450h) > Do-it-yourself
maintenance: Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and
treadwear.
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check the
tires
for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if n ...
Lexus RX Owners Manual (RX450h) > Steps to take in
an emergency: If the electronic key does
not operate properly
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and
the hybrid system can ...
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