emergency towing LEXUS RCF 2018 User Guide

4497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle 
2WD models 
AWD modelsBe 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.

450 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)WARNING ■
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 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 eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyel ets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing ey elets 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, en sure adequate ground cleara nce for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without ad equate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed. ■
To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en 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 ve hicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

490 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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RC350/RC300 (type A)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver Towing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3 4
5
6

4917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises 
RC350/RC300 (type B)
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver Towing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3 4
5
6

492 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
RC F
Spare tire
Tool bags
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet Screwdriver
Jack handle
Jack1
2
3
4 5
6
7

504 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)* : Use of the jack (  P. 497)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

5337-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises 
RC F
Press ( ) to turn off TRAC.
WARNING ■
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 acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an acci-
dent resulting in deat h 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.

633Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Tools............................................... 490, 504
Top tether strap.........................................76
Torque Vectoring Differential
(TVD) ...................................................... 310
Total load capacity ............................... 204
Towing
Dinghy towing .................................... 206
Emergency towing............................ 444
Towing eyelet....................................... 447
Trailer towing ...................................... 205
TRAC (Traction Control) ...................312
Traction Control (TRAC) ...................312
Trailer towing ......................................... 205
Transmission.............................................213
Automatic transmission ....................213
Driving mode select switch ........... 301
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................... 219
M mode ................................................... 216
Paddle shift switches ............... 215, 216
Trip meters .......................................... 91, 96 Trunk ............................................................ 151
Internal trunk release lever .............153
Luggage security system................. 152
Smart access system
with push-button start..................... 151
Trunk features...................................... 353
Trunk grip ................................................ 152
Trunk light................................................153
Trunk opener main switch .............. 152
Trunk opener switch ........................... 151
Trunk storage extension ................ 357
Wireless remote control................... 151
Trunk light.................................................. 153
Wattage .................................................553
Turn signal lights ..................................... 221
Replacing light
bulbs .............................434, 436, 439
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage .................................................553
TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential) ...........................................310
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATIO N AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.