Lexus ES-300 2001 Manual page 389

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
If you use chains or wires to tie down your vehicle,
the angles shaded black must be at 45_.
40E020–1
NOTICE
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the
front or rear. This may cause body damage.
40E043
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(c) Towing with a sling type truck
(d) Emergency towing