2007 Lexus GX470 towing

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom front Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front or rear.
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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5-1. Essential information
From rearUse a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the igniti on switch in the “LOCK” position.
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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.5 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and toolsLay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the hold-
ing bracket.
Raise the tire.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic su spension: Pull the tire towards
the rear of the vehicle when raising. After raising, visually check
that the tire is not interfering with suspension components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
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STEP5
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.
●Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension: To avoid damaging the suspension sys-
tem, make sure that the spare tire does not interfere with the suspension compo-
nents when stowed.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters as
well.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressu re warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. 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
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and racing the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
to “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, large stones or so me other material to help pro-
vide traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential to turn off the vehicle stability con-
trol system. ( P. 121)
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP1
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
Dimensions and weight
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Without roof luggage carrier
*3: With roof luggage carrier
Overall length188.2 in. (4780 mm)
Overall width74.0 in. (1880 mm)
Overall height *173.0 in. (1855 mm) *2
74.6 in. (1895 mm)*3
Wheelbase109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Tr e a dFront62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Rear62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)
With third seat
Without third seat1200 lb. (544 kg)
1000 lb. (454 kg)
Towing capacity6500 lb. (2948 kg)

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Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 83
Child safety Airbag precautions ..............................64
Child restraint system ......................... 74
Child-protectors....................................... 7
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................32
Installing child restraints ..................... 77
Moon roof .................................................43
Power window lock switch ............... 41
Power window precautions............. 42
Removed battery precautions .........................................318
Seat belt precautions...........................33
Seat heater precautions ................... 241
Cigarette lighter ................................... 238
Cleaning Exterior .................................................... 272
Interior......................................................274
Seat belts ................................................275
Clock......................................................... 235
Compass ................................................. 253
Condenser.............................................. 295
Cooling system Engine overheating ...........................373
Cruise control Cruise control ........................................ 118
Cup holders.............................................. 231
Curtain shield airbags ............................56
Customizable features ...................... 398 Daytime running light system ............. 112
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 169
Side mirror.............................................. 169
Dimension................................................ 378
Dinghy towing ......................................... 160
Display Trip information ...................................108
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............283
Door courtesy lights ............................ 225
Door pocket............................................ 232
Doors Door lock ..................................................... 6
Rear door child protector ....................7
Downhill assist control system ......... 130
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 351
Driving Correct posture..................................... 54
Procedures ..............................................95
DVD player ............................................ 200D

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Alphabetical index
Steering wheelAdjustment............................................... 35
Audio switches .................................... 198
Driving position memory...................24
Storage feature......................................228
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 375
Sun visors .................................................233
Switch “2nd STRT” switch ............................... 99
Center differential lock switch ........121
“DAC” switch ....................................... 130
Fog light switch .......................................113
Height control off switch.................. 123
Light switches ........................................... 111
Power door lock switch ........................6
Power window switch .......................... 41
“RSCA OFF” switch............................ 68
Window lock switch ............................. 41
Wipers and washer switch ...............114
Tail lights Switch ........................................................... 111
Theft deterrent system Alarm ............................................................ 51
Theft prevention labels .......................... 53
Tire inflation pressure ........................ 385
Tire information Glossary.................................................395
Size ........................................................... 392
Tire identification number ...............391
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 393 Tires
Chains....................................................... 147
Checking............................................... 302
If you have a flat tire ......................... 356
Inflation pressure ............................... 385
Information ........................................... 390
Pressure warning system .............. 302
Replacing .............................................. 356
Rotating tires........................................ 302
Size ........................................................... 385
Snow tires................................................ 148
Tools........................................................... 356
Total load capacity .................................144
Towing Dinghy towing ......................................160
Emergency towing ........................... 339
Trailer towing ........................................150
Trip information display ...................... 108
Trip meter ................................................. 103
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 331
Switch ..........................................................101
Wattage ................................................. 386
Vanity lights Vanity lights...........................................234
Wattage ................................................. 386
Vanity mirrors ............................................234
Vehicle identification number......... 379
Vehicle load limits ..................................144
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ......132
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