2010 Lexus HS 250h Owners Manual - Page 544

5-2. 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: Apply the parking brake, change the shift position to P and stop the hybrid system. Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire. Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help provide traction. Restart the hybrid system. Make sure to change the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake, and then carefully depress the accelerator pedal. Turn off the TRAC and VSC systems if these functions are hampering your attempts to free the vehicle. (→ P. 226) n When changing the shift position Depress the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle has stopped completely before changing the shift position. Failure to do so could cause the rejection function to be activated, canceling the shift position change, or causing the shift position to change to N automatically. 5 When trouble arises CAUTION n When attempting to free a stuck vehicle If you choose to rock 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. n 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. 545