towing Lexus IS250 2006 Instrument cluster / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 FROM MAY 2006 PROD. (OM53619U) User Guide

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■Emergency towing procedureRelease the parking brake.
Put the transmission in N.
Put the engine switch in ACC mode (engine off) or IG-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 eyelets and the cables or chains.
●If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(for vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious dama ge to the transmission.
■When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(for vehicles with a manual transmission)
The engine switch must not be OFF.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Installing towing eyeletsRemove the eyelet cover using a
flat head 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.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
■Location of the emergency towing eyelet
P. 3 5 2

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Towing with a sling-type truck
CAUTION
■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. 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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Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom front
Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly under
the rear wheels.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sions: We recommend to use a
towing dolly under the rear wheels.
When not using a towing dolly, turn
the engine switch to ACC mode
and shift the shift lever to N.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(for vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
■When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(for vehicles with a manual transmission)
The engine switch must not be OFF.

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Switch to ACC mode so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.
From the rear (2WD models) Use a towing dolly under the front
wheel.
From the rear (AWD models)
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the engine switch OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not st rong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Wi thout adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.

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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 provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic) or R (manual).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
(including towing eyelet) Jack
Jack handle
Spare tire
Ti g h t e nLoosen

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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
With automatic transmission vehicles, 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 th e parking brake and put the selector lever
in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehicles with
a manual transmission).
● Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
● Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide trac-
tion under the tires.
● Restart the engine.
● For 2WD vehicles only: Turn the traction control OFF. ( P. 146)
● Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
Cargo capacity ....................................... 152
Cargo hooks ...........................................234
CD changer .............................................185
CD player..................................................185
Chains ......................................................... 156
Child restraint system (CRS)Booster seats, definition..................... 72
Booster seats, installation ..................76
Convertible seats, definition ............ 72
Convertible seats, installation .........76
Infant seats, definition .......................... 72
Infant seats, installation........................76
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................................79
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........76
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 80
Child safety Airbag precautions ..............................67
Battery precautions .............. 277, 368
Child restraint system ......................... 72
Child-protectors................................... 20
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................ 37
Installing child restraints .....................75
Moon roof precautions ..................... 50
Power window lock switch ............. 45
Power window precautions............. 47
Removed electronic key battery precautions ....................................... 298
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 35
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 39
Seat belt precautions.......................... 38
Seat heater precautions ...... 225, 227
Trunk precautions .................................25
Child-protectors ..................................... 20
Cigarette lighter ....................................222 Cleaning
Exterior....................................................248
Interior .................................................... 250
Seat belts ................................................. 251
Clock ...........................................................217
Coat hooks .............................................. 232
Compass .................................................. 242
Condenser .............................................. 274
Console box ............................................ 210
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 369
Cornering assist sensors .................... 138
Cruise control Cruise control........................................126
Dynamic radar cruise control........129
Cup holder ................................................212
Curtain shield airbags..............................61
Customizable features ...................... 400
Daytime running light system .............119
Defogger Rear window ..........................................174
Side mirror...............................................174
Dimension................................................ 374
Dinghy towing ............................... 162, 163
Display Dynamic radar cruise control........129
Satellite switch mode ........................ 218
Trip information ..................................... 115
Warning message ............................ 338
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............259
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 205
Wattage ................................................. 388
Door pockets........................................... 213
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Alphabetical index
Smart access system with push-button startEntry function..............................................4
Starting the engine ............................... 94
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................289
Spare tire................................................ 352
Spark plug ................................................ 379
Specifications ......................................... 374
Speedometer Speed indicator ................................... 105
Speedometer........................................ 105
Steering wheel Audio switches ................................... 203
Driving position memory.................. 28
Manual adjustment .............................. 40
Power adjustment .................................. 41
Storage feature......................................209
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck....... 371
Sun visors .................................................. 215
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 229
Roof ............................................................. 49
Switch ECT switch .............................................. 98
Engine switch.......................................... 94
ETCS switch............................................ 101
Fog light switch .......................................121
Light switches ......................................... 118
Power door lock switch ...................... 19
Power window switch ........................ 45
Satellite switches ..................................218
Transmission shift switches.............. 99
Window lock switch ........................... 45
Wipers and washer switch ............. 122 Tachometer
Tacho indicator ....................................105
Tachometer............................................105
Tail lights Switch ..........................................................118
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 56
Engine immobilizer system ..............54
Theft prevention labels.......................... 58
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 289
Tire information Glossary .................................................397
Size ........................................................... 394
Tire identification number ............. 393
Uniform tire quality grading......... 395
Tires Chains....................................................... 156
Checking................................................279
If you have a flat tire ......................... 352
Inflation pressure ............................... 289
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 280
Information ............................................392
Replacing .............................................. 352
Rotating tires.........................................279
Size ........................................................... 383
Snow tires................................................ 156
Tools........................................................... 352
Total load capacity ................................ 155
Towing Dinghy towing ............................162, 163
Emergency towing ............................ 322
Trailer towing .......................................... 161
TRAC (Traction control).....................144
Traction control (TRAC).....................144
Transmission shift switches ....................99
Trip meter ................................................. 105T