Lexus IS250 2006 Owner's Manual page 341

Emergency towing procedure
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Release the parking brake.
STEP 1
Put the transmission in N.
STEP 2
Put the engine switch in ACC mode (engine off) or IG-ON mode (engine
STEP 3
running).
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.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
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function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
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(for vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
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(for vehicles with a manual transmission)
The engine switch must not be OFF.
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