7-2. Steps To Take In An Emergency; If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed - Lexus GS350 Owner's 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.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
The engine is running but 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.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front
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Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
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From the rear
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Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.