Lexus RX350 Manual page 408

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
Do not turn the engine switch off.
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There is a possibility that the steering
wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-
■
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
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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.
■ Recreational towing (behind motor
home, etc)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to pre-
vent causing serious damage to the
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system
(AWD models) and transmission.
(P.175)
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.