Lexus LS 500 2019 Owner's Manual page 410

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-
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cle
Make sure that towing eyelets are
installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets
may come loose during towing.
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-
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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 not possible
to be towed by another vehicle
In the following situations, it is not pos-
sible to be towed by another vehicle
using cables or chains, as the rear
wheels may be locked due to the park-
ing lock. Contact your Lexus dealer or
commercial towing service.
 There is a malfunction in the shift
LS500_OM_(U)_1810
control system. (P.167, 425)
 There is a malfunction in the engine
immobilizer system. (P.63)
 There is a malfunction in the smart
access system with push-button
start. (P.433)
 The battery is discharged.
(P.435)
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.