towing Lexus GS350 2015 TIPS FOR THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM / LEXUS 2015 GS350 (OM30E15U) User Guide

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5-4. Using the storage features
■Front
To open, press down and release
the cup holder lid.
■Rear
To open, pull down the armrest
and press in and release the rear
cup holder on the armrest.
■Removing the separate tray (front cup holder)
■When stowing the cup holders (rear cup holder)
Stow the cup holder with the armrest down. The cup holder cannot be stowed if the
armrest is not down.
Cup holders
The cup holder insert may be removed for
cleaning.

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Interior features
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holders
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden
braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the rear cup holder
Stow the cup holder before stowing the armrest.

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5-5. Other interior features
■Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local authorities
to assist them in locating and recov ering the vehicle. After filing a police
report, call the Safety Connect response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS
(1-800-255-3987) and follow the pr ompts for Safety Connect to ini-
tiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcemen t with recovery of a stolen vehi-
cle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under certain
circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle. Fur-
ther information is available at Lexus.com.
■Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on th e road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will
determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch
the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that
you are not experiencing an emergency.
■Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already included
warranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such
as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the Roadside
Assistance services and their limitati ons, please see the Safety Connect
Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Lexus dealer or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provin-
cial and local laws.
Situations need to contact dealers before towing

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When trouble arises
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel -lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels. Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

4647-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_OM_OM30E15U_(U)If your Lexus is transported by a flat-
bed truck, it should be tied down at
the locations shown in the illustra-
tion.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45
.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs
or the vehicle may be damaged.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, y our vehicle may be tempo-
rarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eye-
let. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for 50 miles
(80 km) at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steeri ng and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

4657-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Take out the towing eyelet (P. 505)
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle 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 or hard metal bar.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 5 1 9
Installing towing eyelet
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■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not func-
tion, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( P. 505)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet, cables or
chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious
damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyel et is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
2WD models:
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground,
the drivetrain and related parts may be dam-
aged or an accident may occur due to a
change in direction of the vehicle.
AW D m o d e l s :
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground,
the drivetrain or related parts may be dam-
aged, the vehicle may fly off the truck.

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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering
lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
■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.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent
causing serious damage to the transfer
(AWD models) and transmission.

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When trouble arises
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
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