towing Lexus IS F 2010 Audio/video System / LEXUS 2010 IS F (OM53A25U) User Guide

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5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towing procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Put the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY mode (engine
off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always use caution for the
surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
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5-1. Essential information
Installing the towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle 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.
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■Location of the emergency towing eyelet
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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a sling-type truck
CAUTION
■Installing the towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that the towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, the towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This may
lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling- type truck, either from the front or rear.

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to the ACCESSORY mode
so that the steering wheel is
unlocked.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the “ENGINE START STOP” 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 while being towed from the rear.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided. The spare
tire can only be used on the front wheels.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the engine.
●Turn on the emergency flashers.
■Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
(including towing eyelet)Jack
Spare tireJack handle
Tighten Loosen

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. 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
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position, release the parking
brake and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 1 7 9 )
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Alphabetical index
Child-protectors ......................................40
Cigarette lighter....................................323
Cleaning
Exterior ................................................... 354
Interior ..................................................... 357
Seat belts................................................358
Clock .......................................................... 318
Coat hooks ............................................. 330
Compass ................................................... 341
Condenser ............................................. 380
Console box ..............................................311
Cooling system
Engine overheating ..........................483
Cornering assist sensors ...................... 171
Cruise control
Cruise control ...................................... 158
Dynamic radar cruise control ........ 161
Cup holders ............................................. 313
Curtain shield airbags............................85
Customizable features ........................ 515
Daytime running light system .............151
Defogger
Rear window ........................................206
Side mirrors ..........................................206
Dimension ................................................490
Dinghy towing ......................................... 195
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control ........ 161
Satellite switch mode .........................319
Trip information .................................... 147
Warning message...............................451Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 366
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ........................ 306
Wattage ................................................. 499
Door pockets .......................................... 315
Doors
Door lock ................................ 26, 37, 39
Door windows ........................................69
Side mirrors.............................................. 67
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 444
Driving
Correct posture.................................... 83
Procedures............................................... 116
Driving position memory...................... 48
Electric power steering........................ 177
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................. 477
Emergency flashers
Switch ...................................................... 430
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Tires
Chains ....................................................... 192
Checking ...............................................386
If you have a flat tire ..........................465
Inflation pressure................................ 397
Inflation pressure sensor................386
Information............................................503
Replacing ...............................................465
Rotating tires ........................................386
Size ...........................................................498
Snow tires ................................................ 192
Tools ...........................................................465
Total load capacity ..................................191
Towing
Dinghy towing ...................................... 195
Emergency towing ............................. 431
Trailer towing.........................................194
TRAC........................................................... 177
Traction control ....................................... 177
Transmission shift switches ...... 130, 132
Trip meter ................................................. 139
Trunk
Extending trunk space .................... 328
Opener ...................................................... 43
Trunk light
Trunk light................................................. 44
Wattage.................................................. 499
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 424
Switch ........................................................136
Wattage.................................................. 499Vanity lights
Vanity lights............................................ 317
Wattage ................................................. 499
Vanity mirrors .......................................... 317
VDIM........................................................... 177
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management ......................................... 177
Vehicle identification number...........491
Vehicle stability control ....................... 177
Voice command switch .....................280
VSC ............................................................. 177
Warning buzzers
Brake system ......................................... 441
Open door ...........................................444
Seat belt reminder .............................444
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ...................442
Brake assist system ...........................442
Brake system ......................................... 441
Charging system ................................442
Electric power steering
warning light......................................442
Low fuel level........................................444
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........442
Master warning light.........................444
Open door ............................................444
Pre-collision system..........................442
Pretensioners .......................................442
Seat belt reminder light ...................444
SRS airbags ...........................................442
Tire pressure warning
light.........................................................444V
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