2009 Lexus IS250 emergency towing

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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, steering 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
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If they are damaged, use a to wing dolly or flat bed truck.

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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 or IGNI-
TION ON mode.
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 da mage 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.
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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.
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STEP2
STEP3
■Location of the emergency towing eyelet

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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 (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
or R (vehicles with a manual transmission).
● 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
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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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Cruise control
Cruise control .......................................166
Dynamic radar cruise control .......170
Cup holder ..............................................254
Curtain shield airbags............................84
Customizable features ........................ 461
Daytime running light system ........... 157
Defogger
Rear window..........................................218
Side mirror ..............................................218
Dimension ................................................430
Dinghy towing ............................ 205, 206
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control .......170
Satellite switch mode .......................260
Trip information .................................... 152
Warning message............................. 392
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............304
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights..........................247
Wattage.................................................. 445
Door pockets..........................................256
Doors
Door glasses ........................................... 69
Door lock.................................24, 36, 39
Side mirrors ............................................. 66
Driver's seat belt reminder light .... 385
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 82
Procedures .............................................. 116
Driving position memory ......................48 Electric power steering....................... 186
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.............................. 417
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ................. 413
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................................... 415
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................................... 421
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 383
If the warning light turns on.......... 383
If the warning message is displayed .............................................392
If you have a flat tire ........................ 404
If you lose your keys .......................... 416
If you think something is wrong ...................................................379
If the electronic key does not operate properly.............................. 417
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 427
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................................373
If your vehicle overheats.................424
Emergency flashers
Switch ....................................................... 372
Engine
Compartment ....................................... 310
Engine switch ........................................ 126
Hood ....................................................... 307
How to start the engine ................... 126
Identification number ........................ 431
If the engine will not start ................. 413
Ignition switch ....................................... 126
Overheating .........................................424
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Tachometer
Tacho indicator..................................... 142
Tachometer ............................................ 142
Tail lights
Switch ....................................................... 156
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system .............. 77
Theft prevention labels ........................... 81
Tire inflation pressure .........................336
Tire information
Glossary................................................. 454
Size .............................................................451
Tire identification number ...............451
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 452
Tires
Chains .....................................................200
Checking ............................................... 325
If you have a flat tire ..........................404
Inflation pressure................................ 336
Inflation pressure sensor................ 327
Information............................................ 449
Replacing ...............................................404
Rotating tires ........................................ 325
Size ........................................................... 439
Snow tires ..............................................200
Tools ...........................................................404
Total load capacity ................................ 199Towing
Dinghy towing ........................205, 206
Emergency towing ............................373
Trailer towing ...................................... 204
TRAC ......................................................... 186
Traction control...................................... 186
Transmission shift switches.................134
Trip meter ..................................................142
Trunk
Extending a space .............................275
Opener ...................................................... 43
Trunk light
Trunk light ................................................. 44
Wattage ................................................. 445
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 363
Switch ........................................................ 139
Wattage ................................................. 445
Vanity lights
Vanity lights.......................................... 258
Wattage ................................................. 445
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 258
VDIM.......................................................... 186
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management ........................................ 186
Vehicle identification number ...........431
Vehicle stability control ...................... 186
Ventilators ............................................... 269
VSC ............................................................ 186
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