1997 Lexus ES300 automatic transmission

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SECTION 4
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
If your engine stalls while driving 162
If your vehicle will not start 162
If your vehicle overheats 165
If you have a flat tire 166
If your vehicle needs to be towed 172
If you cannot shift automatic transmission
selector lever 177
If you lose your keys or lock yourself out 178

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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(a) Towing with a wheel lift type truck
From front
Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate
ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of
the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper and/or
underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged
during towing.
From rear
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission
from the rear with front wheels on the ground, as
this may cause serious damage to the transmission.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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IF YOU CANNOT SHIFT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SELECTOR LEVER
If you cannot shift the selector lever out of ªPº position
to other positions even though the brake pedal is
depressed, use the shift lock override button as
follows:

Turn the ignition key to ªLOCK.º Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
Pry up the cover with a flat±bladed screwdriver or
equivalent.
Insert the screwdriver or equivalent into the hole to push
down the shift lock override button. You can shift out of
ªPº position only while pushing the button.
Shift into ªNº position.
Insert the cover. Start the engine. For your safety, keep
the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.