tow Lexus GX460 2016 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2016 GX460 (OM60M73U) Repair Manual

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GX460_OM_OM60M73U_(U)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 does 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 se
rvice, using a wheel-lift type truck or
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
Situations when it is necessary 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.

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If your vehicle is transported by a flat-
bed truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration.
If you use cables or chains 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, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using an elastic towing rope secured to the emergency towing hooks. This
should only be attempted on hard surf aced roads for at most 50 miles (80 km)
at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering an d brakes must be in good condition.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

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When trouble arises
Securely attach an elastic towing
rope to the towing hooks.
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.
Set the four-wheel drive control switch in H4 and push the center differential
lock/unlock switch to unlock the center differential. ( P. 3 3 6 )
For models with the rear height control air suspension: Change the vehicle
height to N (normal) mode and end th e vehicle height control operation.
( P. 3 3 1 )
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 5 4 9
■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.
Emergency towing procedure
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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 an elastic towing rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing hooks, the elastic towing rope. The towing hooks, the
elastic towing rope 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.
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.

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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■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 use cables or chains.
●Do not secure the elastic towing rope to the suspension components.
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.

5397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Insert the jack handle extension into
the lowering socket. Lower
Raise
Place a rag under the jack handle
extension to protect the rear bumper.
Lower the spare tire completely to
the ground.
If the spare tire becomes caught on th e suspension components, raise the tire,
pull it towards the rear of the vehicle, and begin lowering it again.
Pull out the spare tire and remove
the holding bracket.
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5457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Firmly tighten each nut two or three
times in the order shown in the illus-
tration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Lay down the tire with the outer side
facing up, and install the holding
bracket.
Insert the holding bracket tab into one of
the holes in the wheel.
Raise the tire.
Pull the tire towards the rear of the vehi cle when raising. After raising, visually
check that the tire is not interfering with suspension components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
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Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
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CAUTION
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.

5607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 acci-
dent and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than neces-
sary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after th ese procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.
●When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid temperature is dis-
played while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Otherwise, the
transmission may become damaged. ( P. 5 2 5 )