2007 LEXUS LX470 towing

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom front Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From rear
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.

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5-1. Essential information
Using a flat bed truckIf your Lexus is transported by a
flat bed 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.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook

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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:
97 ft•lbf (131 N•m, 13.4 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and toolsLay down the tire with the ou ter side facing up, and install the
holding bracket.
Raise the tire.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2
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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.
■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 pressure 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 do not rev 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
in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Turn off VSC. (  P. 143)
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length192.5 in. (4890 mm)
Overall width76.4 in. (1940 mm)
Overall height *72.8 in. (1850 mm)
Wheelbase112.2 in. (2850 mm)
Tr e a dFront63.8 in. (1620 mm)
Rear63.6 in. (1615 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)1200 lb. (545 kg)
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)6500 lb. (2948 kg)

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6-1. Specifications
Tires and wheels
Ti r e s i z eP275/60R18 111H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Normal driving
Front tires:
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Trailer towing Front tires:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18  8 J
Wheel nut torque97 ft•lbf (131 N•m, 13.4 kgf•m)

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Alphabetical index
CareExterior ................................................... 260
Interior......................................................262
Seat belts ............................................... 263
Card holder .............................................. 215
Cargo capacity ........................................ 151
Cargo net hooks .................................. 235
CD player/changer .............................. 197
Chains.........................................................158
Child-protectors ...................................6,10
Child restraint system (CRS) Definition.................................................... 72
Installation..................................................75
Front passenger occupant classification system .........................67
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .......................................... 80
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........76
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 82
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................... 61
Battery precautions ...............276, 362
Child-protectors.................................6,10
Child restraint system ......................... 72
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................ 27
Installing child restraints .....................75
Moon roof precautions ......................43
Power window lock switch ............. 38
Power window precautions............ 39
Removed wireless remote control battery precautions ........310
Seat belt extender precautions ......29
Seat belt precautions.......................... 28
Seat heater precautions ................. 230
Cigarette lighter .................................... 227 Cleaning
Exterior................................................... 260
Interior ..................................................... 262
Seat belts ................................................263
Clock ......................................................... 223
Coat hooks .............................................. 232
Compass .................................................. 242
Condenser ..............................................283
Console box ............................................ 216
Cooling system Engine overheating...........................363
Cruise control ......................................... 120
Cup holder ............................................... 218
Curtain shield airbags............................ 54
Customizable features ...................... 389
Daytime running light system .............113
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 182
Side mirror.............................................. 182
Dimension................................................368
Dinghy towing ......................................... 169
Display Trip information ..................................... 110
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............271
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................... 212
Wattage .................................................. 377
Door lock Back door .................................................... 9
Side door...................................................... 5
Wireless remote control ...................... 3
Doors Back door .................................................... 9
Side door...................................................... 5
Side mirrors ............................................. 32C
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