Lexus GS 2013 Manual de usuario

Towing and

Road Service Guide

For

2013 Lexus GS

Quality and Education Services

AAA Automotive

1000 AAA Drive

Heathrow, FL 32746

March 5, 2012

Index

General Towing Information

Special Precautions 1

Car Carrier Loading and Transporting 2

Shifter Lock Override 6

Electronic Parking Brake Override 7

Wheel-Lift Towing Procedure 10

Emergency Road Service Information

Jacking 11

Tire Service 12

Out of Fuel 13

Jump-Start Procedures 14

Keyless Ignition Operation 15

Keyless Entry Operation 17

AAA Towing and Roadside Assistance Guide

for the 2013 Lexus GS Series

March 5, 2012

GENERAL TOWING INFORMATION

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

Lexus 2013 GS Series vehicles are sold in three configurations; a standard GS

350, a GS 350 F Sport and a GS 450h Hybrid. The GS 350 and 350 F Sport are

only available in both rear wheel drive and all wheel drive while the GS 450h

Hybrid is only available in rear wheel drive.

Wheel-lift or car carrier equipment are authorized methods of towing this vehicle.

A car carrier is the preferred method of transporting these vehicles; however,

when wheel-lift equipment is used, a dolly is recommended under the front axle

as trailing end clearances will be limited without. THERE IS NO APPROVED

PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF SLING-TYPE EQUIPMENT ON THIS

VEHICLE.

When loading or pulling the 2013 Lexus GS Series, DO NOT USE HOOKS OF

ANY TYPE ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS OR ANY OTHER

STEERING OR SUSPENSION COMPONENT. Follow only the approved

loading procedures specified in the following pages.

In an emergency situation where the vehicle will not roll or must be moved for

towing access, wheel-jacking equipment, such as Go-Jacks are recommended.

When parking this vehicle ensure that the transmission is in “PARK” and the

parking brake is properly set. This vehicle does not use a conventional ignition

key or key cylinder so the vehicle can be shut off and the transponder/fob

removed from the car without putting the transmission into the “PARK” position.

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CAR CARRIER LOADING AND TRANSPORTING:

The use of car carrier equipment is the preferred method of transporting the 2013 Lexus

GS Series vehicles.

NOTE: The curb weights for the 2013 Lexus GS SERIES vehicle are:

GS 350 –RWD: 3,795lbs.; AWD: 3,970 lbs.

GS 350 F Sport –RWD: 3,795 lbs.; AWD 3,970 lbs.

GS 450h Hybrid –RWD: 4,190 lbs.

The 2013 Lexus GS Series has a standard ground clearance of 5.7 inches. Loading this

vehicle onto a conventional car carrier may require additional ramping in some

circumstances. However, clearance at the trailing end of the vehicle should always be

checked as it is loaded.

The towing eyelet should be used for front loading of these vehicles. The eyelet is

located in the tool kit in the center of the rear cargo area under the floor.

If the towing eyelet is missing or otherwise inaccessible, the tie-down slots on the

undercarriage can be used to load the vehicle. Eyelets are available for purchase through

any Lexus dealership parts department. Other towing and tie-down equipment shown in

this guide is available through AW Direct, a AAA preferred supplier.

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To install the eyelet correctly on this vehicle, start by carefully removing the eyelet

receiver cap from the front bumper. If a sharp, metal object like a screwdriver is used as

shown, use a cloth or piece of paper to protect the painted surfaces from scratches.

Although the receiver cap cover has a string type piece that holds it to the vehicle when it

is removed, it is always a good idea to remove the assembly completely from the bumper.

Stow the receiver cap in the vehicle either in the trunk, where the eyelet was stowed, or in

a cup holder in the center console, so that it does not blow off the vehicle or get lost

during transport.

NOTE: The eyelets on these vehicles have RIGHT-HAND THREADS. Screw the eyelet

clockwise into the receiver in the bumper and attach the winch line to the eyelet with the

open side of the hook facing upward when possible.

Ensure the eyelet is secure in the receiver by tightening it using the wheel lug wrench.

Before loading, ensure that the transmission is in “Neutral” and the ignition switch is in

position to unlock the steering (operation of the keyless ignition switch is covered later

on in this guide). When loading, remember that the eyelet is designed for a straight ahead

pull within a 20 degree window, so stop the vehicle as the winch wire rope begins to pull

downward. To prevent too much downward pull you will need to keep the leading edge

of the vehicle about 3 feet from the winch drum.

AAA recommends that these vehicles be secured using nylon straps around the wheels as

these vehicles are available with Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) with electronically

modulated dampening. Any downward pull on the vehicle while the ignition is on may

cause the suspension system to try and level out the vehicle, possibly causing damage.

If nylon straps are not available, there are “T” hook slots in the unibody structure of the

vehicle that can be used to secure it during transport. The tow truck operator must

ensure that the ignition is not switched on at any time the vehicle is secured to the tow

truck using the “T” hook slots as this may activate the adaptive suspension system on

these vehicles.

After securing, return the bed to the transporting position, then slacken the winch wire

rope slightly to prevent downward pull on the towing eyelet as bumps are encountered

during transport. Make sure that the ignition is in the OFF position to avoid unnecessary

battery drain and to prevent the suspension from adjusting.

SHIFT INTERLOCK OVERRIDE

If there is a problem with the shifter the transmission can be shifted out of the park

position. This is accomplished by lifting out the small cover above the shifter “Park (P)”

indicator and depressing the button below the cover, allowing the shifter to be moved out

of the Park position.

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE OVERRIDE

The 2013 Lexus GS series vehicles are equipped with an electrically applied parking

brake. Power is needed in the vehicle to apply and release the parking brake which can

be set to function automatically when the vehicle is shifted in and out of PARK (P). In

the event that the battery is discharged or the switch, mounted in the dash to the lower

right of the steering wheel, will not release the parking brake, an override procedure is

incorporated into the system.

The first step is to ensure there is battery power in the vehicle so perform your normal

diagnostic procedure to ensure the battery is functioning. If there is any question as to

the state of charge of the battery, hook your jump starting system to the vehicle following

all the procedures outlined in the jump starting section of this service guide and follow all

normal jump starting precautions.

If ensuring battery power does not release the parking brake, it will need to be manually

released using the following steps:

Shift the shift lever to PARK (P)

Turn the engine switch OFF by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” button on

the dash

Check that the parking brake indicator, on the dash, is off.

Chock the tires as the vehicle may roll once the parking brake is manually

released.

Open the trunk, remove the parking brake release tool and screwdriver handle

from the tool kit.

The access hole to release the parking brake mechanism is in the spare tire well so

the removal of the spare tire is necessary.

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