Lexus 2012 RX450h Owner's Manual page 854

5-1. Essential information
Before emergency towing
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Release the parking brake.
STEP 1
Shift the shift lever to N.
STEP 2
RX350: Turn the "ENGINE START STOP" switch to ACCESSORY
STEP 3
(engine off) or IGNITION ON (engine running) mode.
RX450h: Turn the "POWER" switch to ACCESSORY (hybrid system
off) or ON (hybrid system operating) mode.
Emergency towing eyelet location
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CAUTION
Caution while towing
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Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
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Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always be cautious of the
surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
RX350: If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
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will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
RX450h: If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering
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will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
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Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This may
lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
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If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs
or the vehicle may be damaged.