towing LEXUS LX470 2007 User Guide

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
■To avoid an accident
●Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is
lower. A instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combination increases
as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause loss of control.
●Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do
not make sudden downshifts.
●Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too fre-
quently.
This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.

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2-5. Driving information
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
FuseAmpereCircuit
9ALT-S7. 5Charging system
10NV-IR20Lexus night view system
11FR FOG15Fog lights
12TOWING BRK30Trailer lights
13HEAD CLNER20Headlight cleaner
14FR-IG10Charging system
15PA N E L7. 5Instrument panel light
16TOW I N G TA I L30Trailer lights
17TA I L15Parking lights, Tail lights
18BAT30All components in “ECU-B2”
19TEL7. 5Lexus Link System
20AMP30Audio system
21EFI or ECD No.125
Multiport fuel injection system/
Sequential multiport fuel injection
system
22AM215All components in “IGN”
23ETCS10
Multiport fuel injection system/
Sequential multiport fuel injection
system
24HORN10Horns
25HEAD
(RH-LWR)10Right-hand headlight (low beam)
26HEAD (LH-LWR)10Left-hand headlight (low beam)
27HEAD (RH-UPR)20Right-hand headlight (high beam)
28HEAD (LH-UPR)20Left-hand headlight (high beam)

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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
hook. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short dis-
tances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to s teer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Towing hook
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing se rvice, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towi ng, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
Use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
■Emergency towing procedureThe ignition key must be in the “ACC” or the “ON” (engine running) posi-
tion.
Put the four-wheel drive control lever in “H”. (The center differential is
unlocked.)
Put the vehicle height in the “N” mode and push the height control switch
to turn off the AHC.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■While towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing hook and the cable or chain.
●If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a sling-type truck
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front or rear.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom front Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From rear
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.

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5-1. Essential information
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 avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook

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When trouble arises
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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:
97 ft•lbf (131 N•m, 13.4 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and toolsLay down the tire with the ou ter side facing up, and install the
holding bracket.
Raise the tire.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters as
well.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.