Special Precautions - Lexus IS-F 2008 Towing And Road Service Manual

AAA Towing and Roadside Assistance Guide for Lexus IS-F
GENERAL ROADSERVICE AND TOWING INFORMATION

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

x Lexus IS-F is a front engine, Rear Wheel Drive vehicle.
x Car carrier equipment is the only authorized method of towing this vehicle.
THERE IS NO APPROVED PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF SLING-TYPE
OR WHEEL LIFT EQUIPMENT ON THIS VEHICLE.
x In an emergency situation where the vehicle will not roll or must be moved for
towing access, wheel-jacking equipment, such as Go-Jacks are recommended.
NOTE: THE REAR DRIVE WHEELS MUST BE RAISED BEFORE
MOVING. Although a car carrier is the only authorized method of transporting
these vehicles, in conditions where access with a car carrier is limited, wheel-lift
equipment may be used. When a wheel lift is utilized, a dolly is required under
the trailing wheels for both a front and a rear tow.
x When loading or pulling the Lexus IS-F vehicles, DO NOT USE HOOKS OF
ANY TYPE ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. Follow only the approved
loading procedures specified in the following pages.
x When parking this vehicle ensure that the transmission is in "PARK" and the
parking brake is properly set. This vehicle does not use a conventional ignition
key or key cylinder so the vehicle can be shut off and the key removed from the
car without putting the transmission into the "PARK" position.
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