If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed; Situations Needs To Contact Dealers Before Towing; Towing With A Sling-Type Truck; 8-2. Steps To Take In An Emergency - Lexus NX200t Owner's Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or flat bed
truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front,
the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions. (P. 543, 546)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing
dolly. (P. 543, 546)

Situations needs to contact dealers before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing service before towing. (P. 546)
The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
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The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
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Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
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