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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle.
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle could be damaged while being
towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either
from the front or rear.
To prevent damage to the vehicle
■
during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
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 vehi-
cle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
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Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck
From the front

Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Using a flatbed truck
If your vehicle is transported by a flat-