Roadside Assistance - Towing & Jump Starting
Roadside Assistance
Lexus LS 600h L roadside assistance may be handled like conventional Lexus
vehicles except as noted in the following pages.
Lexus Roadside Assistance is available during the basic warranty period by
contacting:
United States: (800) 255-3987, Canada: (800) 265-3987
Shift Lever:
Similar to most Lexus vehicles, the LS 600h L uses a gated shift lever as
shown in the illustration. However, the LS 600h L shift lever includes an S
position for 8 levels of engine braking.
Towing:
The LS 600h L is a mechanical all-wheel drive vehicle and it must be towed
with all four wheels off the ground. Failure to do so may cause serious
damage to vehicle components.
- The vehicle may be shifted out of Park into Neutral by turning the
ignition-on, depressing the brake, then moving the gated shift lever to N.
- If the shift lever cannot be moved out of Park, a shift lock release button is provided under the cover near the shift lever as shown in the
illustration.
- If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency the vehicle may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard, paved roads for short distances at low speeds. The eyelet is located with the tools in the trunk.
Electric Trunk Opener:
The LS 600h L is equipped with an electric trunk opener. In the event of 12 Volt power loss, the trunk can be opened with the metal cut key hidden in the smart key.
Electric Fuel Door Opener:
The LS 600h L is equipped with an electric fuel door opener. In the event of 12 Volt power loss, the fuel door can only be opened using the manual release located inside the trunk.
WARNING:
The LS 600h L has a fuel vapor containment system that results in the tank pressure being higher than that of a conventional vehicle. If the fuel filler cap is removed after using the manual fuel door release, the vehicle will not automatically reduce the fuel tank pressure. Opening the fuel cap in this state will allow pressurized fuel vapors to escape, and fuel may also be discharged from the filler inlet. For these reasons, be extremely careful and open the fuel cap slowly.
Spare Tire:
The jack, tools, and spare tire are provided in the trunk as illustrated.
Electric Parking Brake:
The LS 600h L is equipped with an electric parking brake set/release switch. In the event of a 12 Volt power loss, the parking brake cannot be electrically operated. The parking brake can be manually released using the on-board tools.
- Remove the spare tire from inside the trunk.
- Remove the plug as illustrated.
- Insert the vehicle tool in the hole. While pressing firmly on the tool, turn it counter-clockwise until the parking brake is released.
Jump Starting:
The 12 Volt auxiliary battery may be jump started if the vehicle does not start and the instrument cluster gauges are dim or off after depressing the brake pedal and pushing the power button.
The 12 Volt auxiliary battery is located in the trunk. The trunk opener will not operate if the auxiliary battery is discharged. Instead use the metal cut key hidden in the smart key to open the trunk.
- Open the trunk, and remove the 12 Volt auxiliary battery cover on the driver side.
- Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive battery post.
- Connect the negative jumper cable to the negative battery post.
- Place the smart key in proximity to the interior of the vehicle, depress the brake pedal, and push the power button.
NOTE:
If the vehicle does not recognize the smart key after connecting the booster battery to the vehicle, open and close the driver door when the vehicle is shut off.
If the smart key internal battery is dead, touch the Lexus emblem side of the smart key to the power button during the start sequence.
- The high voltage HV battery pack cannot be jump started.
Immobilizer & Anti-Theft Alarm:
The LS 600h L is equipped with an immobilizer system and an anti-theft alarm as standard equipment.
- The vehicle can be started only with a registered smart key.
- To disarm the anti-theft alarm, unlock the door by using the smart key button, hidden metal cut key, or door handle touch sensor. Turning the ignition-on or starting the vehicle will also disarm the anti-theft alarm.