2007 Lexus GS350 wheel

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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the v
ehicle will not move.
● The v
ehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem -
porarily towed using a cable or ch ain secur
ed to the emergency towing
eyelet. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short dis-
tances at low speeds. 
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and oper
ate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and br
akes must be in good condi -
tion.
If towing is necessary, we recommen d having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing , a
nd abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition. 
If they are damaged, use a to wing dolly
or flat bed truck.

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When trouble arises
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Towing eyelet
■Emergency towing procedureRelease the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
The engine switch must be in the “ACC” mode (engine off) or the “IG-
ON” mode (engine on).
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. 
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelet and the cable or chain.
●If the engine is not running, the power assi st for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground. 
This may cause serious dama ge to the transmission.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Installing towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
secur
ely using a wheel nut wrench.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
■Location of the emergency towing eyelet
P.
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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From frontUse a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.

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When trouble arises
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From rear (2WD models)Switch to “ACC” mode so that the
steering wheel is unlock
ed.
From rear (4WD models)
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheel.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the engine switch “OFF”. 
The steering lock mechanism is not st rong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Wi thout adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Event data recorder
In a crash or a near car crash event
The EDR may record some or all of the following information.
●Engine speed
● Whether the br
ake pedal was applied or not
● V
ehicle speed
●T
o what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
●P
osition of the transmission shift lever
●Whether the driv
er and front passenger wore seat belts or not
● D
river's seat position
●SRS airbag deplo
yment data
● SRS airbag s
ystem diagnostic data
Your Lexus’ Electronic Control U nit (ECU) may contain another EDR.
Ther
e are a variety of driving situation s which include activating the vehi -
cle stability control (VSC) under whic h the V
SC EDR will record certain
information. The VSC EDR may record so me or all of the following infor-
mation:
● Behavior of the v
ehicle
● Steering wheel angle
●Vehicle speed
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of
your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal
vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for troublesh ooting, there is a system to record
data in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event Data
Recorder (EDR).

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●To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
● T
o what extent the brake pedal was applied
●T
o what extent the ECU controlled the condition of the 4 wheels
● V
ehicle stability control system diagnostic data
The information abov e is intended to be used for the purpose of impr
ov-
ing vehicle safety performance. Unlik
e general data recorders, the EDR
does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers.
Disclosure of the data
Lexus will not disclose the data re corded in an EDR to a third party
except when:
● An agr
eement from the vehicle's ow ner (or the leasing company for a
leased vehicle) is obtained
● Of
ficially requested by the police or other authorities
●Used as a defense for L
exus in a law suit
● Or
dered by a court
However, if necessary Lexus will:
●Use the data for r
esearch on Lexus vehicle safety performance
● Disclose the data to a thir
d party for research purposes without dis -
closing details of the vehicle owner, and only when it is deemed neces -
sary
● Disclose summariz
ed data cleared of vehicle id entification information
to a non-Lexus organization for research purposes

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pr
essure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air
le
aks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjust -
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light.
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Vehicles with run-flat tires:
• Decelerate to the lowest appropriate speed as soon as possible. Do not drive
over 55 mph (90 km/h).
• Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have the tire replaced by
the nearest Lexus dealer.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
●Vehicles with standard tires:
• Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is
flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.