If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed; Situations Needs To Contact Dealers Before Towing; Towing With A Sling-Type Truck - Lexus 2015 RX350 Owner's Manual

5-1. Essential information

If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a
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. 736, 740)
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 tow-
ing dolly. (P. 736, 740)

Situations needs to contact dealers before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
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