tow LEXUS LX570 2016 Repair Manual

5177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck 
From the front 
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels. Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

518 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) If your vehicle 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.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency towing hooks. This
should only be attempted on hard su rfaced 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 an d brakes must be in good condition.Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

5197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing hooks. Take care not to damage the vehicle
body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the IGNITION ON
mode.
Shift the four-wheel drive control switch to “H4”. (The center differential is
unlocked.)
Change the vehicle height to N (normal) mode and press the height control
OFF button to end the vehicle height control operation. (  P. 3 0 0 )
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:  P. 5 4 9■
While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and br aking more difficult.Emergency towing procedure 1
2
3
4
5

520 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle
■
While towing ●
When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the towing hooks, cables or chains . The towing hooks, cables or chains may
become damaged, 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 operated.Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain or related parts may be damaged,
the vehicle may fly off the truck.

5217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises 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 adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged 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. ■
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.

5457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Lay down the tire with the outer side
facing up, and install the spare wheel
cover and holding bracket.
Raise the tire.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers. ■
After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (  P. 4 8 7 )5 
20-inch tires 
21-inch tires
Remove the center wheel ornament
from the flat tire by pushing from the
reverse side, and reinstall it. Make sure to push the center part of
the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools 1
2
3

546 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) NOTICE ■
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 trans-
mitter 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 pressu re warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may not operate properly. If a liquid se alant is used, contact your Lexus dealer or
other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. (  P. 4 8 7 )

560 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
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 accelerati on of the vehicle that may cause an acci-
dent and result 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 nec-
essary. ●
If the vehicle remains stuck even after th ese procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed. ●
When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid temperature is dis-
played while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Otherwise, the
transmission may become damaged. (  P. 5 3 2 )

LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 5698-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications 
20-inch tires 
21-inch tiresSuspension Fluid type Suspension fluid AHC
Tires and wheels Ti r e s i z e 285/50R20 112V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Normal driving
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Trailer towing
Add 2 psi (10 kPa, 0.1 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the rear
tires.
Wheel size 20  8 1 /2J
Wheel nut torque 97 ft•lbf (131 N•m, 13.4 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z e 275/50R21 113V XL
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Normal driving
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Trailer towing
Add 6 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the
rear tires.
Wheel size 21 X 8 1 /2J
Wheel nut torque 97 ft•lbf (131 N•m, 13.4 kgf•m)

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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U) 8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize The following item must be initialized for normal system operation such cases
as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance being performed on the
vehicle: Item When to initialize Reference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required (U.S.A. only) After the maintenance is per-
formed P. 4 6 5
Power back door • After reconnecting or changing
the battery with power back door
opened
• After changing a fuse with power
back door opened P. 1 2 2
Tire pressure warning system • When the set tire pressure has
been changed before towing.
• When rotating the tires in above
situation. P. 4 8 6
Multi-terrain Monitor After reconnecting or changing the
battery P. 3 6 3