8-2. Steps To Take In An Emergency; If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed - Lexus CT200h Operating 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 your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or flatbed
truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
Situations when it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle
In the following situations, it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle using
cables or chains, as the front wheels may be locked due to the parking lock. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer or commercial towing service.
There is a malfunction in the shift control system. (P. 537)
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There is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (P. 73)
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There is a malfunction in the smart access system with push-button start.
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(P. 559)
The 12-volt battery is discharged. (P. 561)
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Situations needs to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
The hybrid warning message shows on the multi-information display and the
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vehicle does not move.
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.
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