emergency towing Lexus IS250 2007 Operating the lights and windshield wipers / LEXUS 2007 IS350/250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53578U)

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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer before towing.
●The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet(s). This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Towing eyelets
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the vehicle’s front wheels and axles must be in good
condition. (P. 332)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towing procedure
Release 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 assist 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 damage 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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5-1. Essential information
Installing towing eyelets
Remove 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 8

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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
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
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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