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7-2.Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
When towing the vehicle
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Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged.
While towing
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When towing using cables or chains,
avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets,
cables or chains. The towing eyelets,
cables or chains may become dam-
aged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
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.
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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