Lexus ES300 2001 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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CAUTION
When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of
your body and all other persons around will not be
injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground.
 As soon as possible after changing wheels, have the
wheel nuts tightened by torque wrench at 103 N´m
(10.5 kgf´m, 76 ft´lbf.).

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10. After
changing the wheel, check the air pressure
of the replaced tire. Stow all the tools, jack and flat
tire securely.
If the pressure of the replaced tire is low, drive slowly to
the nearest service station and fill to the correct
pressure.
Do not forget to reinstall the tire valve cap as dirt and
moisture could get into the valve core and possible
cause air leakage. If the cap is missing, put a new one
on as soon as possible.
This is the same procedure for changing or rotating your
tires.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure all the tools, jack and flat tire
are securely in place in their storage location to reduce
the possibility of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking.

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IF YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS TOBE TOWED
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have
it done by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow
truck service. In consultation with them, have your
vehicle towed using either (a) or (b).
(a) Towing with a wheel lift type truck
(b) Using a flat bed truck
(c) Never tow with a sling type truck
Only when you cannot receive a towing service from
a Lexus dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow
your vehicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in ª(d) Emergency towingº on
page 372.
Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is
not damaged while being towed. Commercial operators
are generally aware of the state/provincial and local laws
pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly.
Although most operators know the correct procedure, it
is possible to make a mistake. To avoid damage to your
vehicle, make sure the following precautions are
observed. If necessary, show this page to the tow truck
driver.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS: Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by
the state/provincial and
local laws. The wheels and axle
on the ground must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly.

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(a) Towing with a wheel lift type truck
From front
40E018±2
Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate
ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumperand/or underbody of the towed vehicle will bedamaged during towing.
 From rear

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40E019±1
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatictransmission from the rear with front wheels onthe ground, as this may cause serious damage tothe transmission.
(b) Using a flat bed truck

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40E013
Tie down points

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40E014
40E042
If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed, it should
be tied down at locations A and B as shown above.

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40E016

Rear emergency towing eyelets
NOTICE
Do not use the rear emergency towing eyelets.
Tie down angle
40E017

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372If 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
40E020±1
NOTICE
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the
front or rear. This may cause body damage.
(d) Emergency towing
40E043

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If 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.
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet; otherwise your
vehicle may be damaged.
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.