tow LEXUS IS350 2022 Service Manual

3247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem
with the drivetrain. Contact your Lexus
dealer or commercial towing service
before towing.
The engine is running but the vehi-
cle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
WARNING
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains,
avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets,
cables or chains. The towing eyelets,
cables or chains may become dam-
aged, 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 oper-
ated.
■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.
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, ensure ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle.
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle could be damaged while being
towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either
from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
■Recreational towing (behind motor
home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to pre-
vent causing serious damage to the
AWD system and transmission. (P.129)
Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

3257-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When using a flat-bed truck to trans-
port the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner's manual of
the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement
during transportati on, set the parking
brake and turn the engine switch off. If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for at most 50
miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30
km/h).
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.
To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.
1
Take out the wheel bolt wrench,
flathead screwdriver and towing
eyelet. ( P.341)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
NOTICE
■Using a flatbed truck
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the
vehicle may be damaged.
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure

3267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
3Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel bolt wrench
or hard metal bar.
5 Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine
switch to IGNITION ON mode.
7Shift the shift lever to N and release
the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.140)
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:
P.135
■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 bolt wrench
Wheel bolt wrench is installed in the trunk.
( P.341)

3427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Jack handle
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel bolt wrench
Spare tire
Wheel bolt socket
Guide pin
Jack
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause
the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any pur-
pose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with
this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do
not use other tire jacks for replacing
tires on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under
the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive the
vehicle while the vehicle is supported
by the jack.

3467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4Remove the guide pin and loosely
tighten the wheel bolt as in step 3.
5 Lower the vehicle.
6 Firmly tighten each wheel bolt in
the order shown in the illustration
two or three times.
Tightening torque:
103 ft•lbf (140 N•m, 14.3 kgf•m)
7Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all
tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the
label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
●Use the compact spare tire temporarily,
and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pres-
sure of the compact spare tire. (P.372)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped
with a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare
tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure
warning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains
on.
■When the compact spare tire is
equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat rear tire on a road cov-
ered with snow or ice (vehicles with
front and rear tires of the same size)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the
front wheels of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the rear
tires:
1 Replace a front tire with the compact
spare tire.
2 Replace the flat rear tire with the tire
removed from the front of the vehicle.
3 Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
WARNING
■Installing the compact spare tire
Failure to follow these precautions could
cause the wheel bolts to loosen and the
tire to fall off, result ing in death or serious
injury.

3627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding 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 accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident 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 necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.

416Alphabetical Index
BuzzerHands off steering wheel warning (LTA).......................................................................... 183
C
Card key ............................................................ 86
Care Exterior ........................................................... 270
Interior ............................................................. 274
Seat belts........................................................ 274
Wheels and wheel ornaments.. 270, 271
Cargo capacity...............................................128
Cargo net ....................................................... 258
Center Display ............................................. 240
Chains .............................................................. 235
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 49
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 45
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 36
Points to remember ...................................... 41
Riding with children ....................................... 41
Types of child restraint system installation method ............................................................42
Using an anchor bracket ............................ 51
Child safety Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Battery precautions ..................................356
Child restraint system..................................42
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions..................................................251
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................. 118
Power window lock switch...................... 115
Power window precautions .................... 115
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 93
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ...............................................................309
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................... 41
Trunk precautions ........................................ 94 Child-protectors............................................. 93
Cleaning
Exterior............................................................ 270
Interior ............................................................. 274
Radar sensor ................................................. 160
Seat belts ........................................................ 274
Wheels and wheel ornaments .. 270, 271
Clock ............................................... 69, 70, 260
Coat hooks..................................................... 260
Condenser ..................................................... 293
Console box .................................................. 257
Consumption screen .................................... 82
Cooling system............................................. 292 Engine overheating...................................357
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................................... 187
Cup holders ................................................... 257
Current fuel consumption .......................... 78
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ..............................388
D
Daytime running light system ...................145
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.....................245
Rear window ................................................245
Windshield ....................................................245
Differential Front differential oil......................................371
Rear differential oil.......................................371
Dimensions .................................................... 364
Dinghy towing.................................................129
Display Center Display ............................................240
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................................... 187
Intuitive parking assist ..............................203
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ..................... 180
Multi-information display .......................... 75
RCTA................................................................ 210
Warning message .................................... 338

417Alphabetical Index
Distance until next engine oil change .....74
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 279
Door courtesy lights ................................... 253Wattage.......................................................... 375
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 90
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 97
Wireless remote control...........................88
Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ............................................................. 93
Door glasses ....................................................114
Door lock.......................................................... 90
Open door warning buzzer ............ 91, 93
Outside rear view mirrors ........................112
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 93
Drive distance .................................................. 78
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3.... 78
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 104
Memory recall function ........................... 105
Power easy access system .................... 104
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control................125
Driving Break-in tips .....................................................121
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ...................227
Procedures .....................................................120
Winter drive tips......................................... 234
Driving information display ......................... 77
Driving position memory........................... 104 Memory recall function ........................... 105
Power easy access system .................... 104
Driving range ................................................... 78
Driving support system information display ............................................................................. 80
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control................125 Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................................187 Warning message ...................................... 195
E
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................79
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................79
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................7
Elapsed time ..................................................... 78
Electric Power Steering (EPS) .............. 229 Warning light ............................................... 332
Electronic key .................................................. 86 Battery-saving function..............................98
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................................................ 351
Replacing the battery .............................. 308
Emergency flashers .................................... 320
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................329
If a warning light turns on.......................329
If a warning message is displayed.... 338
If the battery is discharged ....................353
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................................................ 351
If the engine will not start........................349
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 351
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ........................................321
If you have a flat tire ....................................341
If you lose your keys ................................ 350
If you think something is wrong.......... 327
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............. 361
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................320
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 323
If your vehicle overheats ........................357
Engine ACCESSORY mode................................132
Compartment..............................................287
Engine switch ................................................ 130
Fuel pump shut off system.....................328

425Alphabetical Index
Information .................................................... 378
Replacing .........................................................341
Rotating tires ................................................298
Size.................................................................... 372
Snow tires ...................................................... 234
Spare tire.......................................................... 341
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 299
Tire pressure warning system ............. 299
Warning light ............................................... 333
Tools.................................................................. 342
Top tether strap.................................................51
Total load capacity ...................................... 364
Towing Dinghy towing ............................................... 129
Emergency towing ................................... 323
Towing eyelet .............................................. 325
Trailer towing .................................................128
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 229
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 229
Trailer towing ..................................................128
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................134
Driving mode select switch ...................227
M mode ............................................................ 137
Paddle shift switches ....................... 136, 137
Snow mode ....................................................136
Trip meters .........................................................74
Trunk .................................................................... 94 Internal trunk release lever ...................... 96
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 95
Trunk features..............................................258
Trunk lid light................................................... 95
Trunk light......................................................... 95
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 96
Trunk opener switch ................................... 95
Wireless remote control........................... 95
Trunk lid light .................................................... 95
Trunk light .......................................................... 95 Wattage.......................................................... 375 Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................314
Turn signal lever .......................................... 138
V
Vanity lights...................................................... 261Wattage ..........................................................375
Vanity mirrors ................................................. 261
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 229
Vehicle data recording ....................................6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 229
Vehicle identification number ................ 364
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 229
Ventilators (seat ventilators).....................251
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 229
W
Warning buzzers ABS.................................................................... 331
Airbags........................................................... 330
Approach warning......................................192
Brake hold .....................................................335
Brake Override System .......................... 331
Brake system................................................329
Charging system....................................... 330
Downshifting ....................................... 137, 138
Drive-Start Control.................................... 331
Electric power steering........................... 332
Engine............................................................. 330
Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)........................................................................... 183
High coolant temperature.....................329
Intuitive parking assist ................. 209, 333
Low engine oil pressure........................ 330
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)175, 178, 333
Open door ................................................91, 93
Open window ................................................ 115
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ...........202
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........334