ground clearance Lexus GX460 2019 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2019 GX460 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60Q84U)

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5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground cleara nce for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without ad equate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehi cle during emergency towing
●Do not use cables or chains.
●Do not secure the elastic towing rope to the suspension components.
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.