towing Lexus ES330 2004 Destination Input and Route Guidance / LEXUS 2004 ES330 (OM33633U) Owner's Guide

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Rear emergency towing eyelets
NOTICE
Do not use the rear emergency towing eyelets.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
337 Tie down angle
If you use chains or wires to tie down your vehicle, the
angles shaded black must be at 45.
(c) Towing with a sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front
or rear. This may cause body damage.

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(d) Emergency towingIf towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done
by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your
vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing eyelet. Use extreme
caution when towing the vehicle.
To install the front towing eyelet, see (e) Installing front towing
eyeletº on page 339.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet; otherwise your
vehicle may be damaged.
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on
the ground. This may cause serious damage to the
transmission.

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339 A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the
brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only on hard-surfaced
roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels,
axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in good
condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. Avoid
sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet
and towing cable or chain. The eyelet and towing cable
or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use
in towing vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain
to the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake and put the
transmission in Nº. The ignition key must be in ACCº (engine
off) or ONº (engine running).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the
brakes and steering will not work so steering and
braking will be much harder than usual.
(e) Installing front towing eyelet
1. Remove the front towing eyelet cover on the front bumper
using a flat-bladed screwdriver. To protect the bodywork,
place a piece of rag over the cover.

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2. Use the front towing eyelet in the trunk. Secure it to the hole
on the bumper by turning clockwise. (For the eyelet location,
see page 323.)3. Tighten the front towing eyelet securely by a wheel nut
wrench.
CAUTION
When installing the eyelet on the vehicle, be sure to
tighten the front eyelet securely. If the eyelet is loose,
it may come off when being towed and result in death or
serious injury.

BODY
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SPECIFICATIONS
Ð DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Overall length
4855 mm (191.1 in.)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 in.)
Overall height1455 mm (57.3 in.)*
Wheelbase2720 mm (107.1 in.)
Tread Ð Front
Ð Rear1545 mm (60.8 in.)
1535 mm (60.4 in.)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage)410 kg (900 lb.)
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)907 kg (2000 lb.)
*: Unladen vehicle
Ð FUEL TANK
Capacity
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)