Wheel-Lift Towing Procedure - Lexus RX400h Towing And Road Service Manual

If a wheel-lift is used, the procedures shown below must be used with no exceptions.
CAUTION: The RX400h is All Wheel Drive. It is essential that no attempt be made
to move these vehicles with only two wheels lifted. All four wheels must either be on
the ground or lifted before moving an All Wheel Drive RX400h.
The RX400h has adequate undercarriage clearance to permit the use of a wheel-lift with a
towing dolly installed under the trailing wheels. As stated above, the use of a wheel-lift
without a towing dolly will cause damage to the drivetrain on these All Wheel Drive
models, even if the vehicle is towed a very short distance.
To tow an All Wheel Drive RX400h with a wheel-lift and dolly, observe the following:
• Secure the one set of wheels firmly to the wheel-lift and the other set of wheels
firmly to the dolly.
• After loading the RX400h onto the dolly and wheel-lift, place the transmission
selector in Park and set the parking brake.
• Use a steering wheel securing device to prevent possible excessive load on the
steering column lock.
• Attach safety chains and tow lights to the vehicle.
• Ensure that the ignition switch is turned OFF to prevent unnecessary battery
drain.
NOTE: The 2006 Lexus RX400h has a gasoline/electric hybrid powertrain in it and the
gasoline engine does not have to be running for the vehicle to move under its own power
when the ignition is turned on. It is essential that you monitor the display on the
instrument panel to know if the vehicle is able to operate under its own power. Figure 6
below show what the display will look like when electric portion of the powertrain is
ready to power the vehicle.

WHEEL-LIFT TOWING PROCEDURE:

Figure 6
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