emergency towing LEXUS LX570 2014 Owners Manual

2332-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.■
Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death
or serious injury. ●
In heavy traffic ●
On roads with sharp bends ●
On winding roads ●
On slippery roads, such as thos e covered with rain, ice or snow●
On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill. ●
When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

2462-4. Using other driving systems
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise contro l in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate sp eed control and could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury. ●
In heavy traffic ●
On roads with sharp bends ●
On winding roads ●
On slippery roads, such as thos e covered with rain, ice or snow●
On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up and
down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill. ●
At entrances to expressways ●
When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sensors
from functioning correctly (fog, sn ow, sandstorm, heavy rain etc.)●
When an approach warning buzzer is heard often ●
When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

7263-8. Other interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Co nnect can work with local authorities
to assist them in locating and re covering the vehicle. After filing a
police report, call the Safety Conn ect response center at 1-800-25-
LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) and follo w the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcemen t with recovery of a stolen vehi-
cle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicl e location data may, under cer-
tain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle.
Further information is available at Lexus.com.
■ Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will
determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch
the necessary assistance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” bu tton, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■ Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance ad ds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such
as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the Roadside
Assistance services and their limita tions, please see the Safety Con-
nect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.

7944-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 9 WIPER 30 A Windshield wiper
10 WSH 20 A Windshield washer
11 RR WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper and washer
12 4WD 20 A Four-wheel drive system
13 LH-IG 5 A Alternator, towing, seat heater and
ventilators, windshield wiper de-icer,
front seat belt, emergency flasher,
inverter switch, shift lever switch
14 ECU-IG No.1 5 A ABS, VSC, tilt and telescopic steer-
ing, gateway ECU, shift lock system,
parking assist system, cruise control
switch, pre-collision system, headlight
cleaner, multi-display assembly, rain-
sensing windshield wiper, driving posi-
tion memory system, power door lock
system
15 S/ROOF 25 A Moon roof
16 RR DOOR RH 20 A Po w e r w i n d o w s
17 MIR 15 A Mirror ECU, outside rear view mirror
defoggers
18 RR DOOR LH 20 A Po w e r w i n d o w s
19 FR DOOR LH 20 A Po w e r w i n d o w s
20 FR DOOR RH 20 A Po w e r w i n d o w sFuse Ampere Circuit

8145-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or cha in secured to the towing hook. This
should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short distances 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
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Emergency towing procedure
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in ACCESSORY mode
(engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
Put the four-wheel drive control switch in “H4”. (The center differential is
unlocked.)
Put the vehicle height in the “N” mode and press the height control OFF
switch to turn off the height control. (  P. 3 1 8 )
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Release the parking brake.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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When trouble arises
8155-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 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 cables or chains. Always be cautious of the
surroundings and other vehicles while towing. ●
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 with the wheels on the ground. ●
Use only the front emergency towing hook or towing eyelets when towing your
vehicle.

8185-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Using a flat bed truck
If your Lexus is transported by a
flat bed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration. When attaching the
hooks to the rear of the vehicle,
make sure to attach them to the
inside of the vehicle.
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
8595-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, an d install the hold-
ing bracket.
Raise the tire.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers. STEP 5
STEP 1
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After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (  P. 76 4 )STEP 2
STEP 3

8625-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Replacing a flat tire for ve hicles with power back door
In cases such as when replacing tires, make sure to turn off the power back door
main switch (  P. 57). Failure to do so may cause the back door to operate uninten-
tionally if the power back door switch is accidentally touched, resulting in hands and
fingers being caught and injured.
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 be tween 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 damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid seal ants, the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop as so on as possible. Make sure to replace the
tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. (  P. 76 3 )

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When trouble arises
8775-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may
also lunge forward or lunge back sudden ly as it becomes free. Use extreme cau-
tion. ■
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
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE■
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components ●
Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depr essing the accelerator pedal more than
necessary. ●
If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehi-
cle may require towing to be freed.