emergency towing Lexus GS350 2009 Owner's Manual

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your automatic transmission.
Contact your Lexus dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to s teer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing se rvice, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the wheels and axle on the ground must be in good
condition.
If they are damaged, use a to wing dolly or flat bed truck.
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Towing eyelet
■Emergency towing procedureRelease the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY mode
(engine off) or the IGNITION ON mode (engine on).
CAUTION
■While towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelet and the cable or chain.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the automatic transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels (2WD models) or four
wheels (4WD models) on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the automatic transmission.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Installing towing eyeletRemove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
■Location of the emergency towing eyelet
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If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “P”.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Wheel nut wrench Jack
Jack handle
Spare tireTi g h t e n
Loosen
Tools
Towing eyelet
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the automatic transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and racing the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
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Alphabetical index
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Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location..................................... 31
Entry function.......................................... 29
Starting the engine ..............................133
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................570
Storage location ................................. 532
Spark plug ................................................566
Specifications ........................................ 558
Speedometer........................................... 145
Steering wheel Adjustment................................................. 71
Audio switches ................................... 307
Steering wheel position memory.................................................. 56
Storage compartment ........................363
Storage feature......................................359
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 555
Sun visors .................................................366
Switch “ENGINE START STOP” switch .....................................................133
Fog light switch .................................... 158
Ignition switch........................................133
Light switches ....................................... 155
Mode select switch............................ 138
Power door lock switch .................... 44
Power window switch ........................ 75
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 439
Tire pressure warning select switch..................... 441
Window lock switch ........................... 75
Wipers and washer switch ............ 159 Tachometer ..............................................145
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 155
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 86
Immobilizer system ............................. 84
Theft prevention labels..........................88
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 570
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 582
Size ........................................................... 579
Tire identification number ............. 578
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...580
Tires Chains....................................................... 218
Checking............................................... 438
Compact spare tire.......................... 532
If you have a flat tire ................ 531, 541
Inflation pressure ............................... 570
Information ........................................... 576
Replacing ................................................ 531
Rotating tires........................................ 438
Size ........................................................... 570
Snow tires.............................................. 220
Tire pressure warning system..... 438
Tools............................................................ 531
Total load capacity .................................216
Touch screen.......................................... 226
Towing Dinghy towing .....................................223
Emergency towing ............................497
Trailer towing ....................................... 222
Traction control.....................................200
Trip meter ..................................................145T
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