towing Lexus IS250 2014 Owner's Guide

468
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional or commercial towing service before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional or commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or flatbed
truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
Situations needs to contact dealers before towing

4698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
XFrom the frontXFrom the rear
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

4708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
If your Lexus is transported by a flatbed
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.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet. This
should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for 80 km (50 miles) at low
speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

4718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 4 9 7 , 5 0 8 )
Remove the eyelet cover using a flat-
head screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle 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
or hard metal bar.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift position to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 5 2 3
Emergency towing procedure
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

4728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. (→P. 4 9 7 , 5 0 8 )
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains.
The towing eyelet, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain and related parts may be damaged
or an accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.

4738-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels 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.
■To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

4978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Screwdriver
Wheel nut wrenchTowing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6

5088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
*: Use of the jack (→P. 500)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture repair
kit
ScrewdriverWheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet
Jack
*
1
2
3
4
5
6

5358-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may also
lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
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 acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than nec-
essary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

538
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)9-1. Specifications
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with 255/35R18 tires
*3: Vehicles with a towing package
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4665 mm (183.7 in.)
Overall width 1810 mm (71.3 in.)
Overall height*11430 mm (56.3 in.)
Wheelbase 2800 mm (110.2 in.)
Tr e a d*1Front 1535 mm (60.4 in.)
Rear1550 mm (61.0 in.)
1540 mm (60.6 in.)*2
Gross vehicle mass*32090 kg (4608 lb.)
Maximum permissi-
ble axle capacity
*3
Front 1090 kg (2403 lb.)
Rear 1200 kg (2646 lb.)
Drawbar load*375 kg (165 lb.)
Towing capacity*3With brake 1500 kg (3307 lb.)
Witho ut brake 750 kg (1653 lb.)