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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle 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 chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet(s). This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steer ing and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Towing eyelets
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing se rvice, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the vehicle’s front wheels and axles must be in good
condition. (
→P. 3 5 4 )
If they are damaged, use a to wing dolly or flat bed truck.

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5-1. Essential information
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■Emergency towing procedureRelease the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Put the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY mode (engine
off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
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 eyelets and the cables or chains.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
■When towing a vehicle without using a towing dolly
(vehicles with a manual transmission)
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must not be OFF.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Installing towing eyeletsRemove the eyelet cover using a
flat head 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
securely using a wheel nut wrench.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
■Location of the emergency towing eyelet
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic) or R (manual).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Tool bag
(including towing eyelet) Jack
Jack handle
Spare tire
Ti g h t e nLoosen

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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.

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Alphabetical index
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Cup holder .............................................. 239
Curtain shield airbags............................ 79
Customizable features .......................436
Daytime running light system ........... 144
DefoggerRear window........................................200
Side mirror ............................................200
Dimension ................................................406
Dinghy towing .............................. 188, 189
Display Dynamic radar crui se control ...... 155
Satellite switch mode ....................... 245
Trip information ................................... 140
Warning message............................. 369
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............286
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights........................... 231
Wattage.................................................. 420
Door pockets........................................... 241
Doors Door glasses ........................................... 64
Door lock................................. 22, 34, 37
Side mirrors ............................................... 61
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 362
Driving Correct posture ..................................... 77
Procedures ............................................ 108
Driving position memory ...................... 46 Electric power steering........................170
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 394
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ................. 391
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................392
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................397
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 360
If the warning light turns on.......... 360
If the warning message is displayed ............................................ 369
If you have a flat tire ........................ 382
If you lose your keys ........................ 393
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 356
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 394
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 402
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 350
If your vehicle overheats................400
Engine Compartment ......................................292
Engine switch .......................................... 117
Hood ....................................................... 289
How to start the engine ..................... 117
Identification number ...................... 407
If the engine will not start ................. 391
Ignition switch ......................................... 117
Overheating ........................................400
Engine compartment cover ............. 294
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Sun visors..................................................242
SunshadeRear .......................................................... 256
Roof ..............................................................67
Switch ECT switch ............................................. 123
Engine switch .......................................... 117
ETCS switch .......................................... 126
Fog light switch..................................... 146
Ignition switch.......................................... 117
Light switches........................................ 143
Power door lock switch .....................37
Power window switch.........................64
Satellite switches ................................ 245
Transmission shift switches ............ 124
Window lock switch ............................64
Wipers and washer switch............. 147
Tachometer Tacho indicator ....................................130
Tachometer ............................................130
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 143
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ........................................................... 74
Engine immobilizer system .............. 72
Theft prevention labels .......................... 76
Tire inflation pressure........................... 316
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 429
Size ........................................................... 426
Tire identification number ............. 426
Uniform tire quality grading..........427 Tires
Chains ...................................................... 183
Checking .............................................. 306
If you have a flat tire ..........................382
Inflation pressure ................................. 316
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 308
Information ............................................ 424
Replacing ...............................................382
Rotating tires ....................................... 306
Size............................................................. 415
Snow tires ............................................... 183
Tools ...........................................................382
Total load capacity ................................ 182
Towing
Dinghy towing ...........................188, 189
Emergency towing........................... 350
Trailer towing ........................................ 187
TRAC.......................................................... 170
Traction control ...................................... 170
Transmission shift switches ................ 124
Trip meter ................................................. 130
Trunk
Extending a space ............................ 258
Opener ........................................................ 41
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 42
Wattage ..................................................420
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 342
Switch........................................................ 128
Wattage ..................................................420
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”