LEXUS RX270 2014 Owners Manual

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Emergency flashers .............. 532
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ................................ 533
If you think something
is wrong ................................... 541
Fuel pump shut off
system..................................... 5425-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ................................ 543
If a warning message is
displayed ................................ 552
If you have a flat tire ............... 572
If the engine will not
start.......................................... 587
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P....................... 589
If you lose your keys .............. 590
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly ................................... 591
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ............................. 594
If your vehicle
overheats .............................. 598
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ......................................... 601
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ............................ 603
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Emergency flashers
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating,
the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Situations needs to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, or a commercial towing service, using a 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. 534, 539)
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 tow-
ing dolly. (→P. 5 3 4 , 5 3 9 )
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Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2WD models)
Release the parking brake.
From the front (AWD models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
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RX350/270_EEFrom the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Using a flatbed truck
If your Lexus is transported by a
flatbed 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.
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Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for 80 km
(50 miles) at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Installing towing eyelets
Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 5 7 2 )
Type A
Insert the mechanical key (→P.
27) into the groove and release
the claws. With the mechanical key
inserted, remove the eyelet cover
by pulling it towards you.
Type B
Insert the mechanical key (→P.
27) into the groove and release
the claws. With the mechanical key
inserted, remove the eyelet cover
by pulling it towards you.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP2
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RX350/270_EEInsert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten as much as possi-
ble by hand.
Using the tip of the wheel nut
wrench, tighten down the towing
eyelet securely without interfering
with the bumper.
STEP3
STEP4
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RX350/270_EESecurely attach a cable or chain 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 the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to
IGNITION ON mode.
For models with electronically modulated air suspension: Change
the vehicle height to “N” mode and end the vehicle height opera-
tion. (
→P. 2 5 6 )
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 589
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. (→P. 5 7 2 )
STEP5
STEP6
STEP7
STEP8
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CAUTION
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 dam-
aged, the vehicle may fly off the truck.
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CAUTION
■While towing
●When towing using a rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive stress
on the towing hook and rope.
The towing hook or rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit people
and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and can not be operated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could
be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
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