ground clearance Lexus GS350 2014 Do-it-yourself maintenance /

6997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer (AWD mod-
els) when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
2WD models:
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
AW D m o d e l s :
Never tow this vehicle with any of th e 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 steering 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 whil e being towed from the rear.
AW D m o d e l s :
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 to wing 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 mod-
els) in emergency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with fo ur wheels on the ground. This may cause
serious damage to the transmission and transfer.