tow LEXUS LS430 2006 Owner's Guide

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
Place the key in the “ACC” posi-
tion so that the steering wheel is
unlock
ed.
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front or rear.
FROM FRONT
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
FROM REAR

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5-1. Essential information
Transporting your Lexus on a flat bed truck
If your Lexus is transported by a
flat bed, it should be tied down at
locations A and B as shown.
If you use chains or cables to tie
do
wn your vehicle, the angles
shaded black must be at 45 .
Do not use excessive tension on
the tie do
wns or vehicle damage
may occur.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position. The steering lock
mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Wi thout adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. 
This may cause serious dama g
e to the transmission.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.Tightening torque: 
76 f t
•lbf (105 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Place the center ornament from the removed tire on the tire
installed on the vehicle.
Center ornaments cannot be installed on the spare tire.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all
tools.
Check the following when stowing
the tire jack and tire. • The tire jack should be firmly secur
ed in the carrier.
• The tire should be secured with the
bolt.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When removing the 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.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Do not operate the selector lever while depressing the accelerator pedal.
●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 to the extent that it cannot move.
• Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the transmission
selector lever in “P”.
• Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
• Place wood, stones or some other ma terial to help pr
ovide traction
under the tires.
• Restart the engine.
• Turn off the traction control system. ( P.141)
• Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
Dimensions and weight
*Unladen vehicle
Overall length197.4 in. (5015 mm)
Overall width72.0 in. (1830 mm)
Overall height
- with electronically modulated air suspension
- without electronically modulated air suspension
57.9 in. (1470 mm)*
58.7 in. (1490 mm)*
Wheelbase115.2 in. (2925 mm)
Tr e a d
-Front 
with electronically modulated air
suspension 
without electronically modulated
air suspension
-Rear 
with electronically modulated air
suspension 
without electronically modulated
air suspension
62.0 in. (1575 mm)
61.8 in. (1570 mm)
62.0 in. (1575 mm)
61.8 in. (1570 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight (occu -
pants + luggage)900 lb. (410 kg)
Towing capacity (trailer weight +
cargo weight)2000 lb. (907 kg)

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Alphabetical index
Switch .........................................................110
Wattage .................................................. 372
Heaters Seat heaters............................................ 218
Side mirror ................................................ 43
High mounted stop light Replacing bulbs.................................... 314
Wattage .................................................. 372
Hood ......................................................... 260
I/M test ..................................................... 255
Ignition Keys ................................................................. 2
Switch .......................................................... 94
Ignition switch light ................................ 198
Illuminated entry system ..................... 198
In case of an emergency If the battery runs out....................... 356
If you cannot shift automatic 
transmission selector lever ....... 354
If you have a flat tire........................... 347
If you lose your keys ........................ 355
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ....................................................... 361
If your vehicle needs to 
be towed ............................................ 320
If your vehicle overheats................ 359
If your vehicle will not start............ 353
If you think something is 
wrong................................................... 324
Indicator lights ......................................... 105
Initializing your lexus........................... 387
Inside rear view mirror........................... 42
Interior light .............................................. 199Jack
Positioning the jack ............................. 261
Replacing the wheel ......................... 287
Jack handle.............................................. 347
Jump starting .....
........................................ 353
Key reminder buzzer .............................. 15
Keys Flat key........................................................ 95
If you lose your keys ........................ 355
Ignition switch ......................................... 94
Key number ................................................. 2
Keys ................................................................. 2
Mechanical key ................................... 295
Replacing battery ............................... 295
Wireless remote control ..................... 12
Knee airbag.................................................. 61
Lexus park assist system Lexus park assist system ................... 118
Warning message ............................. 334
License plate lights Wattage .................................................. 372
Light bulbs Replacing ................................................ 314
Wattage .................................................. 372
Lights Fog lights switch .................................... 113
Headlights switch.................................. 110
Interior light switch ............................... 20
Personal light switch........................ 200
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 313
Turn signal lever .................................... 101
Vanity lights ......................................... 209
Wattage .................................................. 372
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Alphabetical index
Sub key............................................................2
Sun shade (moon roof) .......................... 48
Sun shades Rear power sunshade ..................... 225
Manual sunshade .............................. 225
Sun visors ................................................ 208
Switch ECT pattern select ............................... 99
Fog light switch ....................................... 113
Ignition switch......................................... 94
Light switches ......................................... 110
Power door lock switch ...................... 15
Power window switch ........................ 45
Window lock switch ........................... 45
Tachometer .............................................. 103
Tail lights Wattage.................................................. 372
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 55
Engine immobilizer 
system ..................................................... 54
Theft prevention labels .......................... 57
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 283
Tires Chains ...................................................... 150
Checking ............................................... 278
If you have a flat tire .......................... 347
Inflation pressure................................ 283
Information............................................ 376
Replacing ............................................... 347
Rotating tires ........................................ 278
Size ........................................................... 370
Snow tires ................................................. 151
Tools ........................................................... 347Total load capacity ................................
148
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 160
Emergency towing ............................. 321
Trailer towing ........................................ 152
TRAC (traction control) Traction control.................................... 140
Warning message ............................ 334
Trip meter ................................................ 103
Trunk Cool box ................................................ 229
Opener ....................................................... 19
Trunk-lid closer ...................................... 20
Trunk storage extension ................ 228
Trunk light Wattage .................................................. 372
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 314
Switch .......................................................... 101
Wattage .................................................. 372
Under-dash lights Wattage .................................................. 372
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 209
Wattage .................................................. 372
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 209
Vehicle identification number......... 365
Vehicle load capacity .......................... 148
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) Vehicle stability control.................... 140
Warning message ............................ 334
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