steering wheel Lexus ES300 1997 In Case Of An Emergency: In Case Of An Emergency

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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(d) Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend you 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.
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 ªNº. The ignition key must be ªACCº (engine
off) or ªONº (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.