Lexus LS460 Owners Book page 699

5-1. Essential information
Before emergency towing
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Release the parking brake.
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Shift the shift lever to "N".
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Turn the "ENGINE START STOP" switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or
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IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
CAUTION
Caution while towing
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Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
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Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always use caution for
the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
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function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (2WD models)
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Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and the transfer (AWD
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models)
Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission and the transfer.
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