Lexus LX 470 1998 Owner's Manual page 254

Emergency towing hook precautions:
D Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or
damaged and that the installation bolts are not loose.
D Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
D Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force.
D To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a
vertical angle. Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing hook is used to get out when your
vehicle becomes stuck in the mud, sand or other condition
from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own
power, make sure to observe the precautions mentioned below.
Otherwise, excessive stress will be put on the hook and the
towing cable or chain may break, causing serious injury or
damage.
D If the towing vehicle can hardly move, do not forcibly
continue the towing. Contact your Lexus dealer or a
commercial tow truck service for assistance.
D Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
D Keep away from the vehicle during towing.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle:
The following methods are effective to use when your vehicle is
stuck in the mud, sand or other condition from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own power. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. In addition, keep away from the
vehicles and towing cable or chain when towing.
D Remove the sand and soil in the front and the back of the tires.
D Place stones or wood under the tires.
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