emergency towing LEXUS RC350 2016 User Guide

5408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
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.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

5718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
RC350/RC300/RC200t (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

5728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
RC350/RC300/RC200t (type B)
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
ScrewdriverTowing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6

5738-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
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

5858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
*: Use of the jack (P. 5 7 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

6158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
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.

697Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Tools................................................. 571, 585
Top tether strap........................................ 73
Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) ...................................................... 318
Total load capacity .................................196
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 198
Emergency towing ............................534
Towing eyelet.......................................537
Trailer towing .........................................197
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 287
Traction Control (TRAC) ................. 287
Trailer towing ........................................... 197
Transmission ........................................... 205 Automatic transmission ................. 205
Driving mode select switch ......... 283
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 599
M mode ................................................. 208
Paddle shift switches ........... 207, 208
Trip meters .........................................92, 98 Trunk ........................................................... 143
Internal trunk release lever .............145
Luggage security system................. 144
Smart access system with push-button start.................... 143
Trunk features......................................438
Trunk grip ................................................ 144
Trunk light................................................145
Trunk opener main switch .............. 144
Trunk opener switch .......................... 143
Trunk storage extension ................ 442
Wireless remote control.................. 143
Trunk light.................................................. 145 Wattage .................................................635
Turn signal lights ..................................... 210 Replacing light bulbs .............................524, 526, 529
Turn signal lever ...................................210
Wattage .................................................635
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) ...........................................318
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.