towing Lexus IS250 2006 Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 THROUGH APRIL 2006 PROD. (OM53508U) User Guide

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■Emergency towing procedureRelease the parking brake.
Put the transmission in N.
Put the engine switch in the ACC mode (engine off) or the 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.
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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 4 8

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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. 141)
● Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
CD player................................................... 181
Chains ......................................................... 153
Child restraint system (CRS)Booster seats, definition.................... 68
Booster seats, installation .................. 72
Convertible seats, definition ........... 68
Convertible seats, installation ......... 72
Infant seats, definition ......................... 68
Infant seats, installation........................ 72
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................................75
Installing CRS with seatbelts ........... 72
Installing CRS with top straps .........76
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 63
Battery precautions .............. 273, 364
Child restraint system ........................ 68
Child-protectors..................................... 16
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................33
Installing child restraints .......................71
Moon roof .................................................46
Power window lock switch ............... 41
Power window precautions.............43
Removed electronic key battery precautions ....................................... 294
Seat belt comfort guide....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 35
Seat belt precautions...........................34
Seat heater precautions ........221, 223
Trunk ..............................................................21
Child-protectors ....................................... 16
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 218 Cleaning
Exterior.................................................... 244
Interior ..................................................... 246
Seat belts ................................................ 247
Clock .......................................................... 213
Coat hooks ..............................................228
Compass ..................................................238
Condenser .............................................. 270
Console box ...........................................206
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 365
Cornering assist sensors .................... 133
Cruise control Cruise control......................................... 121
Dynamic radar cruise control........124
Cup holder ............................................. 208
Curtain shield airbags............................ 57
Customizable features .......................395
Daytime running light system ............. 114
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 170
Side mirror.............................................. 170
Dimension................................................ 370
Dinghy towing ............................... 157, 158
Display Dynamic radar cruise control........124
Satellite switch mode .........................214
Trip information ..................................... 110
Warning message .............................334
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............255
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 201
Wattage ................................................. 383
Door pockets..........................................209
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Smart access system with push-button startEntry function..............................................4
Starting the engine ............................... 89
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................285
Spare tire................................................348
Spark plug ................................................ 374
Specifications .........................................370
Speedometer Speed indicator ................................... 100
Speedometer........................................ 100
Steering wheel Audio switches .....................................199
Driving position memory...................24
Manual adjustment .............................. 36
Power adjustment .................................37
Storage feature......................................205
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 367
Sun visors .................................................... 211
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 225
Roof ............................................................. 45
Switch ECT switch .............................................. 93
Engine switch.......................................... 89
ETCS switch............................................ 96
Fog light switch ...................................... 116
Light switches ..........................................113
Power door lock switch ...................... 15
Power window switch .......................... 41
Satellite switches .................................. 214
Transmission shift switches.............. 94
Window lock switch ............................. 41
Wipers and washer switch ...............117 Tachometer
Tacho indicator ....................................100
Tachometer............................................100
Tail lights Switch .......................................................... 113
Theft deterrent system Alarm...........................................................52
Engine immobilizer system ............. 50
Theft prevention labels.......................... 54
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 285
Tire information Glossary .................................................392
Size ........................................................... 389
Tire identification number .............388
Uniform tire quality grading......... 390
Tires Chains....................................................... 153
Checking................................................275
If you have a flat tire ......................... 348
Inflation pressure ............................... 285
Inflation pressure sensor ................276
Information ........................................... 387
Replacing .............................................. 348
Rotating tires.........................................275
Size ........................................................... 378
Snow tires................................................ 154
Tools........................................................... 348
Total load capacity ................................ 150
Towing Dinghy towing ........................... 157, 158
Emergency towing ............................. 318
Trailer towing ........................................ 156
TRAC (Traction control).....................139
Traction control (TRAC).....................139
Transmission shift switches ....................94
Trip meter ................................................. 100T