Dinghy Towing Tips - Lexus RX300 2001 Owner's Manual

DRIVING TIPS

Dinghy towing tips

Before dinghy towing, be sure to observe the following in
order to reduce the damage to your vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
2. Shift the selector lever into the "N" position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "ACC" position. Make sure the
audio is turned off and any item is not plugged into the power
outlet.
NOTICE
To avoid the locking of the steering wheel, turn the
ignition switch to the "ACC" position.
4. Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
To prevent the vehicle from being damaged, observe
following.
D Do not tow the vehicle at the vehicle speed more than
88 km/h (55 mph).
D Do not tow the vehicle for more than 320 km (200
miles).
After dinghy towing or at the recommended distance limit, let
the engine idle for more than 3 minutes before driving the
vehicle or resuming towing.
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Do not tow your vehicle from the rear. This may cause
serious damage to your vehicle.
2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)
NOTICE