towing Lexus GS350 2016 Owner's Guide

4477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains 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 th e 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 7
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and br aking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( P. 4 9 2 , 5 0 3 )
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4487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WA R N I N G
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 excessive
stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, 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 eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets 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 damaged
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 damaged,
the vehicle may fly off the truck.

4497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent caus-
ing serious damage to the transfer (AWD mod-
els) and transmission.

4927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Type A (GS350/GS200t)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack1
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4937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Ty p e B ( G S F )
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench Spare tire
To o l b a g
Jack
Jack handle1
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5037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*: Use of the jack ( P. 4 9 7 )
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
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5357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS F
WA R N I N G
■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 vehicl es, 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 accelerati on of the vehicle that may cause an acci-
dent 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 nec-
essary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after th ese procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

607Alphabetical index
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Dimensions .............................................538
Dinghy towing..........................................196
Display12.3-inch display.................................326
Drive information ..................... 102, 109
Dynamic radar cruise control......278
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................266
Energy monitor ..................................... 127
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .................... 261
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........253
Multi-information display .....100, 108
Trip information ............................ 78, 92
Warning message ............................ 459
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............391
Door courtesy lights Location .................................................. 347
Door lock Doors .........................................................137
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 150
Wireless remote control ..................137
Doors ........................................................... 137 Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................... 140
Door glasses ......................................... 175
Door lock ................................................ 139
Open door warning buzzer............ 151
Open door warning light...............454
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 171
Rear door child-protector.............. 140 Drive info 1/Drive info 2/
Drive info 3................................... 105, 116Drive information ...................... 102, 109
Resetting ....................................... 102, 109
Drive-start control ..................... 183, 207
Driver’s seat position memory..........160 Driving position memory.................. 161
Memory recall function .................... 162
Power easy access system ............ 160
Driving ........................................................ 182 Break-in tips .......................................... 183
Correct driving posture .................... 34
Driving mode select switch .......... 293
Procedures .............................................182
Winter drive tips ..................................316
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ....... 309 Function ..................................................309
Warning message............................. 459
DVD player
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Dynamic radar cruise control Function .................................................. 278
Warning message............................. 459
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rangeFunction .................................................. 266
Warning message............................. 459
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ....... 309 Function ..................................................309
Warning message............................. 459
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

619Alphabetical index
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Tachometer ....................................... 87, 94Variable red zone................................. 97
Tail lights.....................................................215 Light switch ............................................ 215
Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 138
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 74
Engine immobilizer system .............. 72
Tire inflation pressure .........................550 Maintenance data ............................. 550
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................. 414
Warning light .......................................454
Warning message ............................ 459
Tire information .....................................558 Glossary ................................................ 563
Size ........................................................... 560
Tire identification number............. 560
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................................562
Tire pressure warning system ...........414 Function ................................................... 414
Initializing ................................................. 415
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................. 414
Registering ID codes ........................ 416
Warning light .......................................454
Warning message ............................ 459 Tires ............................................................. 413
Chains ....................................................... 317
Checking ................................................. 413
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ..............................................502
If you have a flat tire ............... 491, 502
Inflation pressure............................... 550
Information........................................... 558
Replacing .................................................491
Rotating tires .......................................... 414
Size .......................................................... 550
Snow tires .............................................. 320
Spare tire..................................................491
Tire inflation pressure display function.................................................. 414
Tire pressure warning system ....... 414
Warning light ....................................... 454
Warning message............................. 459
Tools ...........................................................492
Top tether strap ....................................... 68
Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) ..................................................... 306
Total load capacity................................. 194
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................196
Emergency towing ........................... 444
Towing eyelet ...................................... 446
Trailer towing.........................................195
TRAC (Traction Control) Function ................................................. 308
TRAC OFF switch ............................. 310
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.