Lexus ES300 1994 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
1422. Towing with wheel lift type truck

From front
Release the parking brake.

From rear
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE:
Never tow s 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
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 “N”. The ignition key must he 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 YOU CANNOT SHIFT THE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SELECTOR LEVER
Lock
Cover of shift lock
override button
If you cannot shift the selector lever out of “P” position to
other positions even though the brake pedal is depressed,
use the shift lock override button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed screwdriver or
equivalent.

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3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalent into the hole to push
down the shift lock override button. You can shift out of “P”
position only while pushing the button.
4. Shift into “N” position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal
depressed.
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.