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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom the 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,
release the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to N.
From the rear (2WD models)Switch to ACCESSORY mode so
that the steering wheel is
unlocked.
From the rear (AWD models) Use a towing dolly under the front
wheel.
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Using a flat bed truckIf your Lexus is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45 .
Do not overly tighten the tie downs
or the vehicle may be damaged.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic 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 st rong enough to hold the front wheel
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 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
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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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.
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Alphabetical index
CleaningExterior ....................................................274
Interior ......................................................277
Seat belts................................................ 278
Clock ......................................................... 244
Coat hooks ..............................................259
Compass .................................................. 269
Condenser ............................................... 301
Console box ........................................... 237
Cooling system Engine overheating ......................... 400
Cornering assist sensors .................... 164
Cruise control Cruise control .......................................152
Dynamic radar cruise control ...... 155
Cup holder ..............................................239
Curtain shield airbags............................ 79
Customizable features ....................... 436 Daytime running light system ............144
Defogger
Rear window ....................................... 200
Side mirror............................................ 200
Dimension ............................................... 406
Dinghy towing............................... 188, 189
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 155
Satellite switch mode....................... 245
Trip information.................................... 140
Warning message ............................ 369
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 286
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 231
Wattage ................................................. 420
Door pockets ...........................................241
Doors Door glasses............................................64
Door lock .................................22, 34, 37
Side mirrors............................................... 61
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 362
Driving Correct posture..................................... 77
Procedures.............................................108
Driving position memory...................... 46D
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Electric power steering ....................... 170
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 394
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ................. 391
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 392
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 397
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 360
If the warning light turns on .......... 360
If the warning message is displayed ............................................ 369
If you have a flat tire ........................ 382
If you lose your keys ........................ 393
If you think something is wrong................................................... 356
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 394
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 402
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................................350
If your vehicle overheats................400 Engine
Compartment...................................... 292
Engine switch .......................................... 117
Hood ....................................................... 289
How to start the engine ..................... 117
Identification number .......................407
If the engine will not start................. 391
Ignition switch ......................................... 117
Overheating ........................................ 400
Engine compartment cover ............. 294
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................... 411
Checking ...............................................299
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 183
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 130
Engine immobilizer system.................. 72
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 410
Checking ...............................................295
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 183
Engine oil maintenance data............298
EPS .............................................................. 170
Event data recorder ........................... 358E
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TachometerTacho indicator ....................................130
Tachometer ............................................130
Tail lights Switch ........................................................ 143
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................... 74
Engine immobilizer system .............. 72
Theft prevention labels .......................... 76
Tire inflation pressure........................... 316
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 429
Size ........................................................... 426
Tire identification number ............. 426
Uniform tire quality grading..........427
Tires Chains .......................................................183
Checking ............................................... 306
If you have a flat tire.......................... 382
Inflation pressure ................................. 316
Inflation pressure sensor................308
Information.............................................424
Replacing............................................... 382
Rotating tires ........................................ 306
Size ............................................................. 415
Snow tires................................................183
Tools .......................................................... 382
Total load capacity................................. 182 Towing
Dinghy towing ........................... 188, 189
Emergency towing........................... 350
Trailer towing ........................................ 187
TRAC.......................................................... 170
Traction control ...................................... 170
Transmission shift switches ................ 124
Trip meter ................................................. 130
Trunk Extending a space ............................ 258
Opener ........................................................ 41
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 42
Wattage ..................................................420
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 342
Switch........................................................ 128
Wattage ..................................................420T
*: Refer to the “Navigatio n System Owner’s Manual”