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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
Do not turn the engine switch <power
●
switch> off.
This may lead to an accident as the
rear wheels will be locked by the park-
ing lock. Also, there is a possibility that
the steering wheel is locked and can-
not be operated.
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
when the engine switch <power
switch> is off. The steering lock mecha-
nism 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 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
control system. (P.164, 168, 396)
There is a malfunction in the engine
immobilizer system <immobilizer
system>. (P.80)
There is a malfunction in the smart
entry & start system. (P.404)
The 12-volt battery is discharged.
(P.407)
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.
LC500: The engine is running but
the vehicle does not move.
LC500h: The hybrid system warn-
ing message is shown on the multi-
information display and the vehicle
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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