towing LEXUS NX200T 2016 Owner's Guide

5428-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing service before towing. ( P. 5 4 6 )
●The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing se rvice, using a wheel-lift type truck or
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front,
the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions. (P. 543, 546)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing
dolly. ( P. 5 4 3 , 5 4 6 )
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2WD models)From the front (AWD models)
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

5448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 eyelets. This
should only be attempted on hard surf aced roads for 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, drivetrain, axles, steering an d brakes must be in good condition.
Using a flatbed truck
Front
Emergency towing

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Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 5 6 1 )
Remove the eyelet cover using a flat-
head screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle body as shown in the illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the hole
and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn th e engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 5 7 5
Installing towing eyelets
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5468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
marking steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. (P. 5 6 1 )
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
AW D m o d e l s
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the front
wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off
the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the front
wheels contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged.
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.

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When trouble arises
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WA R N I N G
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, 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.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
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.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent caus-
ing serious damage to the Dynamic Torque
Control AWD system (AWD models) and
transmission. (P. 1 9 2 )

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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyeletSpare tire
Jack
Screwdriver1
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5648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Attach the hook to the upper edge
of the back door opening as shown.
Removing the Jack.Remove the rubber band.
Remove the cover and the jack.
When stowing the jack, close it by
turning the handle indicated by
until it does not move anymore, stow
the jack and the cover, and press on
the jack to fix with the rubber band.
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NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than nec-
essary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

5909-1. Specifications
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with towing package
Dimensions and weight
Overall length182.3 in. (4630 mm)
Overall width72.6 in. (1845 mm)
Overall height*164.8 in. (1645 mm)
Wheelbase104.7 in. (2660 mm)
Front and rear tread
Ve h i c l e s w i t h
225/65R17 and
225/60R18 tires
62.2 in. (1580 mm)
Ve h i c l e s w i t h
235/55R18 tires61.8 in. (1570 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)895 lb. (405 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating*2
(Trailer weight + cargo weight)2000 lb. (910 kg)