automatic transmission lexus LS400 1996 Audio System / 1996 LS400: IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

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SECTION 4
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
If your engine stalls while driving 160
If your vehicle will not start 160
If your vehicle overheats 163
If you have a flat tire 164
If your vehicle needs to be towed 170
If you cannot shift automatic transmission
selector lever 175
If you lose your keys or lock yourself out 176

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
173 2. Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission
from the front with rear wheels on the ground, as this
may cause serious damage to the transmission.
From rear
Place the ignition key in the ªACCº position.
NOTICE
Do not tow with the key removed or in the ªLOCKº
position, as the steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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IF YOU CANNOT SHIFT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SELECTOR LEVER
If you cannot shift the selector lever, use the shift lock
override button as follows:

Turn the ignition key to ªLOCKº or ªACCº. Make sure the
parking brake is applied. Pry up the cover with a
flat±bladed screwdriver or equivalent.
Insert your finger, the screwdriver or equivalent into the
hole to push down the shift lock override button. You can
shift the selector lever while pushing the button.
For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.