Lexus ES300 1992 In Case Of An Emergency

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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Tie down points
Front
If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed, it should be tied
down at locations A and B as shown above.
Rear emergency
towing eyelets
NOTICE:
Do not use rear emergency towing eyelets.

Tie down angle
If you use chains or wires to tie down your vehicle, the
angle must be as shown above.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
1342. Towing with wheel lift type truck

From Front
Release the parking brake

From rear
MANUAL TRANSMISSION:
We recommend using a towing dolly under the front wheels.If you do not use a towing dolly, place the ignition key in the
“ACC” position and put the transmission in neutral.
NOTICE:
Do not tow with the key removed or in the “LOCK”
position when towing from the rear without a towing
dolly. The steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE:
Never tows vehicle with an automatic transmission from
the rear with the front wheels on the ground, as this may
cause serious damage to the transmission.
3. Towing with 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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Emergency towing
FrontRear
Emergency towing eyeletsEmergency towing eyelets
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your
vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable secured to
one of the eyelets under the front or rear of the vehicle.
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.
Before towing, release the parking brake and put the
transmission in neutral (manual) or “N” (automatic). The
ignition key must be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (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.
IF THE MOON ROOF
DOES NOT CLOSE
1. Pull off the moon roof control cover.

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Washer
Screw
2. Unscrew the screw inside.
A special crank-shaped screwdriver for turning the screw and
drive shaft can be found in your tool bag.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to lose this screw or the washer as the
moon roof will not operate electrically without them.
Tilt down
Close
3. To close: Close the moon roof by hand as far as it will
go. Then insert the screwdriver into the hole and turn the
drive shaft clockwise until the moon roof is completely
closed.
To tilt down: Insert the screwdriver into the hole and turn
the drive shaft counterclockwise until the rear end of the
moon roof is completely lowered.
Be sure to have the system checked by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS OR
LOCK YOURSELF OUT
If you need replacement of an ignition key, contact your
Lexus dealer.
See the suggestion given in “Keys” on page 8.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a
duplicate, many Lexus dealers can assist you. If you must
break a window to get in, we suggest breaking the smallest
side window because it is the least expensive to replace. Be
extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass.