If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed; Situations When It Is Necessary To Contact Dealers Before Towing; Towing With A Sling-Type Truck; 7-2. Steps To Take In An Emergency - Lexus rx450h Service Manual

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift type truck or
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front,
the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions. (P. 531, 533)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing
dolly. (P. 531, 533)

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
The hybrid warning message shows on and the vehicle does not move.
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The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
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Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
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