Steps To Take In An Emergency; If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed - Lexus RX200T 2017 Owner's Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional 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/provincial and
local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front,
the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions. (P. 659, 662)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing
dolly. (P. 659, 662)
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional or commercial towing service before towing.
The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
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The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
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Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.