emergency towing Lexus GX470 2005 Pictorial Index / LEXUS 2005 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B11U)

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Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility
it could freeze.
When 
parking, put the transmission into ªPº and block the front
wheels.  Do not use the parking brake, or

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NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the following
precautions to  prevent damage to the transmission and
other parts.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shift

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IF YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS TO BETOWED
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done
by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
In consultation with them,

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(a) Towing with a wheel lift type truck
From front
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission
from the front with

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From rear
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission
from the rear with front wheels on the ground, as thismay c

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(b) Using a flat bed truck
Tie down points
If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed, it should be tied
down at locations A and B as shown above.
Rear emergency towing e

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NOTICE
Do not use the rear emergency towing eyelet.
Tie down angle
If you use chains or wires to tie down your vehicle, the
angles shaded black must be at 45.
(c) Towing

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(d) Emergency towingIf towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done
by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in a

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A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the
brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only on hard±surfaced
roads 
for a short distance and at low speeds.

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CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is used to get out when
your vehicle becomes stuck in the mud, sand or other
condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out
un