Lexus HYBRID RX400h Manual de usuario

Towing and

Road Service Guide

For

Lexus RX400h

Hybrid SUV

Quality and Education Services

AAA Automotive

1000 AAA Drive

Heathrow, FL 32746

April 12, 2005

Index

Equipment availability 3

General Towing Information

Special Precautions 4

Car Carrier Loading and Transporting 5

ShifterLockOverride 8

Wheel-Lift Towing Procedure 9

Emergency Road Service Information

Jacking 10

TireService: 11

Out of Fuel 14

Jump-Start Procedures 16

High Voltage Electrical System 17

EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY

•To eliminate the need to remove the eyebolt from the vehicle’s tool kit during

loading or recovery, a screw-in eyebolt is available from any authorized Lexus

dealer’s parts department.

Towing Eyebolt Part number 5196148202

•The towing and tie-down equipment discussed in this guide is available through

AW Direct, a preferred AAA supplier. Contact your local AAA club

representative for special offers available to AAA contractors.

AAA Towing and Roadside Assistance Guide for Lexus RX400h

April 12, 2005

GENERAL TOWING INFORMATION

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

•2006 Lexus RX400h models are sold as an All Wheel Drive configuration only.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO MOVE AN ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE WITH

ONLY TWO WHEELS ON THE GROUND. This vehicle uses two separate

electric motors for power, one powering the front axle and one powering the rear

axle. Towing with either end on the ground will damage the electric motor

assembly on the axle remaining on the ground as well as possible damage the high

voltage battery.

•Wheel-lift with towing dolly or car carrier equipment are authorized methods of

towing this vehicle. A car carrier is the preferred method of transporting the 2006

Lexus RX400h; however, a wheel-lift and towing dolly can be used with the dolly

being placed under the trailing wheels THERE IS NO APPROVED

PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF SLING-TYPE EQUIPMENT ON THIS

VEHICLE.

•When loading or pulling the RX400h, DO NOT USE HOOKS OF ANY TYPE

ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. 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.

NOTE: ALL DRIVE WHEELS MUST BE RAISED BEFORE MOVING.

CAR CARRIER LOADING AND TRANSPORTING:

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

RX400h vehicles.

CAUTION: The curb weight for the Lexus RX400h 4,365lbs for the All Wheel

Drive version. If fully loaded, the gross vehicle weight may be near 5,520lbs

The Lexus RX400h has adequate ground clearance at front and rear to permit loading

onto a conventional car carrier without additional ramping in normal circumstances.

However, clearance at the trailing end of the vehicle should always be monitored as it is

loaded.

The towing eyebolt should be used for front loading of the RX400h. The eyebolt is

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

Figure 1)

Figure 1

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

undercarriage can be used to load the vehicle.

NOTE: The eyebolt on this model has RIGHT-HAND THREADS. Screw the eyebolt

clockwise into the front pull point and attach the winch line to the eyebolt with the open

side of the hook facing upward. (See Figure 2)

igure 2

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

position to unlock the steering. When loading, remember that the eyebolts are 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 RX400h, 3 feet or more from the winch drum

Once loaded, set the parking brake and secure the vehicle onto the carrier.

NOTE: Lexus states that the four tie-downs slots in the frame can be used to secure the

vehicle. Slots are provided in the frame to take either “T” or “mini-J” type hooks. (See

Figures 3 and 4). AAA recommends the use of wheel strap tie-downs around each wheel

to assist in preventing damage to sensitive under body and suspension components.

Figure 3 (front tie down slot)

Figure 4 (rear tie down slot)

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

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

during transport. Make sure that the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position to

avoid unnecessary battery drain.

SHIFTER LOCK OVERRIDE

If there is a problem with the shifter or if the ignition key is not available, the

transmission can be shifted out of the park position. This is accomplished by lifting out

the small cover to the left of the shifter “Park (P)” indicator and depressing the button

below the cover to allow the shifter to be moved out of the Park position. See Figure 5.

Figure 5

WHEEL-LIFT TOWING PROCEDURE:

If a wheel-lift is used, the procedures shown below must be used with no exceptions.

CAUTION: The RX400h is All Wheel Drive. It is essential that no attempt be made

to move these vehicles with only two wheels lifted. All four wheels must either be on

the ground or lifted before moving an All Wheel Drive RX400h.

The RX400h has adequate undercarriage clearance to permit the use of a wheel-lift with a

towing dolly installed under the trailing wheels. As stated above, the use of a wheel-lift

without a towing dolly will cause damage to the drivetrain on these All Wheel Drive

models, even if the vehicle is towed a very short distance.

To tow an All Wheel Drive RX400h with a wheel-lift and dolly, observe the following:

•Secure the one set of wheels firmly to the wheel-lift and the other set of wheels

firmly to the dolly.

•After loading the RX400h onto the dolly and wheel-lift, place the transmission

selector in Park and set the parking brake.

•Use a steering wheel securing device to prevent possible excessive load on the

steering column lock.

•Attach safety chains and tow lights to the vehicle.

•Ensure that the ignition switch is turned OFF to prevent unnecessary battery

drain.

NOTE: The 2006 Lexus RX400h has a gasoline/electric hybrid powertrain in it and the

gasoline engine does not have to be running for the vehicle to move under its own power

when the ignition is turned on. It is essential that you monitor the display on the

instrument panel to know if the vehicle is able to operate under its own power. Figure 6

below show what the display will look like when electric portion of the powertrain is

ready to power the vehicle.

Figure 6

EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE PROCEDURES

JACKING:

The jack supplied with the RX400h is located in the toolbox in the center of the rear

cargo area, under the floor. (See Figure 7 below.)

Figure 7

The approved lifting locations are on the pinch weld or rocker sills, located inboard of

the wheels.

Place the jack in its proper location. Observe all standard jacking precautions and ensure

that the vehicle is on firm, level ground. As the jack comes in contact with the vehicle

body, ensure that it is contacting the correct location on the vehicle. Continue lifting to

raise the vehicle high enough to change the tire.

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