emergency towing Lexus GS350 2012 User Guide

7467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer (AWD
models) when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
2WD models:
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
AWD models:
Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with the ground.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
2WD models:
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the engine switch off. The steer-
ing lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
When raising the vehicle from the rear, ensure adequate ground clearance
for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate
clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed from the rear.
AWD models:
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer (AWD
models) in emergency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the transmission and transfer.

7847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6
7

7857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Jack
Spare tire1
2
3
4
5
6
7

7997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Type A
*: Use of the jack (P. 789)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and
tools
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Parking brake release toolScrewdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
*
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Type B
*: Use of the jack (P. 789)
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Parking brake release toolScrewdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
*
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.

890Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Towing ......................................740
Emergency towing ................740
Towing capacity ...................836
Towing eyelet .......................742
Trailer towing .......................199
Traction Control (TRC).............333
Trailer towing ............................199
Transmission .............................215
Automatic transmission ........215
Driving mode select switch ..328
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................818
M mode.................................219
Paddle shift switches ............218
TRC (Traction Control).............333
Trip information ........................104
Trip meters ..................................99
Trunk .........................................150
Jam protection function ........156
Luggage security system ......151
Open trunk warning
message ..............................764
Power trunk lid .....................150
Smart entry & start system ...124
Trunk closer switch..............151
Trunk easy closer..................152
Trunk features.......................621
Trunk handle.........................152
Trunk light ............................152
Trunk opener main switch ....151
Trunk opener switch .............150
Trunk storage extension .......639
Wireless remote control........141Trunk light ................................ 152
Trunk light ........................... 152
Wattage ................................ 853
Turn signal lights ...................... 223
Replacing light bulbs ... 726, 728
Turn signal lever .................. 223
Wattage ................................ 853
USB port ........................... 512, 524
Utility hook............................... 642
Vanity lights ............................. 624
Vanity lights ........................ 624
Wattage ................................ 853
Vanity mirrors .......................... 624
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrat-
ed
Management) ......................... 334
Vehicle identification number .. 837
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) .................................... 333
Ventilators (seat ventilators) .... 632
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 333
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