emergency towing LEXUS RC350 2015 User Guide

5298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
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 all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain and related parts may be damaged
or an accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.
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.

5308-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
WA R N I N G
■While towing
●When towing using a 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 ma y 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 eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing ey elet may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck (2WD
models)
●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 from the rear, en sure adequate ground clearance for towing
at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed from the rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck (AWD
models)
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 body damage when to wing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the drivetrain, susp ension and related parts when performing
emergency towing
When securing a cable or chai n to the vehicle, do not wrap the cable or chain around
drivetrain or suspension co mponents and related parts.

5618-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
RC350 (type A)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
ScrewdriverTowing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6

5628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
RC350 (type B)
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
ScrewdriverTowing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6

5638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
RC F
Spare tire
To o l b a g s
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyeletScrewdriver
Jack handle
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6
7

5758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
*: Use of the jack (P. 5 6 8 )
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet Emergency tire puncture repair
kits
Jack*
1
2
3
4
5
6

6018-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
RC F
Press ( ) to turn off TRAC.
WA R N I N G
■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 vehicl es, 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 resulting 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.

681Alphabetical index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Tools................................................. 561, 575
Top tether strap........................................ 73
Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) .......................................................313
Total load capacity ................................ 190
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 192
Emergency towing............................524
Towing eyelet....................................... 527
Trailer towing .......................................... 191
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 282
Traction Control (TRAC) ................. 282
Trailer towing ............................................ 191
Transmission.............................................199 Automatic transmission ................... 199
Driving mode select switch ..........278
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 589
M mode ..................................................202
Paddle shift switches ............. 201, 202
Trip meters .........................................90, 96 Trunk .............................................................141
Internal trunk release lever ............. 143
Luggage security system................. 142
Smart access system with push-button start......................141
Trunk features...................................... 434
Trunk grip ................................................ 142
Trunk light................................................ 143
Trunk opener main switch .............. 142
Trunk opener switch ............................141
Trunk storage extension ................438
Wireless remote control....................141
Trunk light.................................................. 143 Wattage ...................................................619
Turn signal lights ................................... 204 Replacing light bulbs ................................. 514, 516, 519
Turn signal lever ................................. 204
Wattage ...................................................619
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) ........................................... 313
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.