Lexus GS 450h 2008 Owner's Manual page 488

5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From front
From rear
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
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Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
To prevent damaging the vehicle
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Do not tow the vehicle with the "POWER" switch is OFF.
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The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
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opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.
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Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
Turn the "POWER" switch to the
ACCESSORY mode so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.