Lexus NX300 Owner's Manual page 347

and operate the brakes. The vehicle's
wheels, drivetrain, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.
To have your vehicle towed
To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet by following the specified
procedure.
1
Take out the towing eyelet.
(→P.364)
2
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustration.
Type A
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Type B
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3
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
4
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench.
5 Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6
Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode.
7
Shift the shift lever to N and release
the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:
→P.161
While towing
■
If the engine is not running, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not function,
marking steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage
compartment. (→P.364)
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