Lexus IS250 U Owner's Manual page 463

CAUTION
While towing
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When towing using a cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
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stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains
may become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious damage.
Do not turn the engine switch off.
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There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
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Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck (2WD
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models)
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock
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mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
When raising the vehicle from the rear, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing
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at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed from the rear.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck (AWD
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models)
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
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Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
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