General Towing Information; Special Precautions - Lexus RX400h Towing And Road Service Manual

AAA Towing and Roadside Assistance Guide for Lexus RX400h

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

• 2006 Lexus RX400h models are sold as an All Wheel Drive configuration only.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO MOVE AN ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE WITH
ONLY TWO WHEELS ON THE GROUND. This vehicle uses two separate
electric motors for power, one powering the front axle and one powering the rear
axle. Towing with either end on the ground will damage the electric motor
assembly on the axle remaining on the ground as well as possible damage the high
voltage battery.
• Wheel-lift with towing dolly or car carrier equipment are authorized methods of
towing this vehicle. A car carrier is the preferred method of transporting the 2006
Lexus RX400h; however, a wheel-lift and towing dolly can be used with the dolly
being placed under the trailing wheels THERE IS NO APPROVED
PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF SLING-TYPE EQUIPMENT ON THIS
VEHICLE.
• When loading or pulling the RX400h, DO NOT USE HOOKS OF ANY TYPE
ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. Follow only the approved loading
procedures specified in the following pages.
• 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: ALL DRIVE WHEELS MUST BE RAISED BEFORE MOVING.
April 12, 2005

GENERAL TOWING INFORMATION

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