tow Lexus IS250 2007 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2007 IS350/250 (OM53578U) Owner's Guide

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5-1. Essential information
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 strong 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. Without 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 n
Loosen

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each nut by hand to
approximately the same amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into loose
contact with the disc wheel sheet.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP2
Disc wheel
sheet Tapered portion
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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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 the 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.
●Turn the traction control OFF. ( P. 1 5 0 )
●Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior ................................................... 252
Interior..................................................... 254
Seat belts ............................................... 255
Cargo capacity ....................................... 157
Cargo hooks .......................................... 238
CD changer .............................................189
CD player..................................................189
Chains.......................................................... 161
Child restraint system (CRS)
Booster seats, definition..................... 77
Booster seats, installation ................... 81
Convertible seats, definition ............ 77
Convertible seats, installation .......... 81
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......................... 72
Infant seats, definition .......................... 77
Infant seats, installation......................... 81
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .......................................... 84
Installing CRS with seatbelts ............ 81
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 85
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................67
Battery precautions................ 281, 374
Child restraint system ......................... 77
Child-protectors................................... 20
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ............................................ 37
Installing child restraints .................... 80
Moon roof precautions ..................... 50
Power window lock switch ............. 45
Power window precautions............. 47
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ....................................... 303
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 35
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 39Seat belt precautions ..........................38
Seat heater precautions........229, 231
Trunk precautions................................. 25
Child-protectors ...................................... 20
Cigarette lighter.................................... 226
Cleaning
Exterior.................................................... 252
Interior ..................................................... 254
Seat belts ................................................255
Clock ...........................................................221
Coat hooks .............................................. 236
Compass .................................................. 246
Condenser .............................................. 278
Console box ............................................ 214
Cooling system
Engine overheating...........................375
Cornering assist sensors .................... 142
Cruise control
Cruise control....................................... 130
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 133
Cup holder ............................................... 216
Curtain shield airbags..............................61
Customizable features .......................406
Daytime running light system ........... 123
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 178
Side mirror.............................................. 178
Dimension............................................... 380
Dinghy towing ................................166, 167
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 133
Satellite switch mode ....................... 222
Trip information ..................................... 119
Warning message ............................. 344
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 263C
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Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights.........................209
Wattage.................................................. 394
Door pockets........................................... 218
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 45
Door lock.................................................... 19
Side mirrors ............................................. 43
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 341
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 59
Procedures .............................................. 90
Driving position memory ......................28
Electric power steering (EPS) .......... 148
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ............... 366
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 367
If the vehicle has discharged
battery .................................................. 372
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 339
If the warning light turns on .......... 339
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 344
If you have a flat tire .........................358
If you lose your keys.........................368
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 335
If your electronic key battery
is discharged .................................... 369
If your vehicle becomes stuck......377If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 328
If your vehicle overheats.................375
Engine
Compartment ..................................... 269
Engine switch ......................................... 98
Hood ....................................................... 266
How to start the engine .................... 98
Identification number ........................ 381
If the engine will not start ............... 366
Overheating .........................................375
Engine compartment cover ............... 271
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 385
Checking................................................276
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 161
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................................... 109
Engine immobilizer system ................. 54
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 384
Checking................................................ 272
Preparing and checking
before winter........................................ 161
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 275
EPS (Electric power steering) ......... 148
Event data recorder ............................ 337
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 238
Floor mat .................................................. 237
Fluid
Brake ........................................................278
Washer................................................... 282
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Total load capacity................................. 160
Towing
Dinghy towing.............................166, 167
Emergency towing ........................... 328
Trailer towing.........................................165
TRAC (Traction control) .................... 148
Traction control (TRAC) .................... 148
Transmission shift switches..................103
Trip meter..................................................109
Trunk
Extending a space ............................ 235
Opener.......................................................23
Trunk light
Trunk light ................................................. 24
Wattage ................................................. 394
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 319
Switch ........................................................ 107
Wattage ................................................. 394
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................................... 220
Wattage ................................................. 394
Vanity mirrors........................................... 220
VDIM (Vehicle dynamics
integrated management)................. 148
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management (VDIM) ....................... 148
Vehicle identification number ..........381
Vehicle stability control (VSC) ........ 148
Ventilators............................................... 230
VSC (Vehicle stability control) ........ 148Warning buzzers
Brake system........................................339
Open door ............................................ 341
Seat belt reminder ............................ 340
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 340
Brake assist system .......................... 340
Brake system........................................339
Charging system............................... 340
Electric power steering
warning light .................................... 340
Electronic engine control
system ................................................. 340
Low fuel level ........................................ 341
Low tire pressure warning
light ......................................................... 341
Master warning light.......................... 341
Open door ............................................. 341
Pre-collision system......................... 340
Pretensioners ...................................... 340
Seat belt reminder light.................... 341
SRS airbags.......................................... 340
Warning messages
AWD system .......................................345
Dynamic radar
cruise control....................... 345, 349
Engine oil level ....................................349
Engine oil maintenance ..................349
Engine oil pressure ...........................344
Hill-start assist control .................... 348
Hood ........................................................349
Lexus parking assist
sensor ...................................... 345, 349
Moon roof .............................................349
Open door ............................................349
Parking brake ......................................349
Pre-collision system............. 345, 349
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