2010 Lexus IS250 towing

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From the front
Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly under
the rear wheels.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion: We recommend to use a tow-
ing dolly under the rear wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
release the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to N.
From the rear (2WD models)
Switch to ACCESSORY mode so
that the steering wheel is
unlocked.
From the rear (AWD models)
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

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5-1. Essential information
Using a flat bed truck
If 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 prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
●When raising the vehicle from the rear, ensure adequate ground clearance for
towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed from the rear.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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
Ti g h t e n
Loosen

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................................... 175
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 179
Cup holder ..............................................336
Curtain shield airbags............................ 93
Customizable features ...................... 550
Daytime running light system ........... 166
Defogger
Rear window ........................................ 228
Side mirror ............................................ 228
Dimension ................................................520
Dinghy towing ............................... 215, 216
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 179
Satellite switch mode ....................... 342
Trip information ..................................... 161
Warning message............................ 480
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............394
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights......................... 329
Wattage.................................................. 534
Door pockets......................................... 338
Doors
Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 76
Side mirrors ..............................................73
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 473
Driving
Correct posture ...................................... 91
Procedures ............................................. 124
Driving position memory ...................... 53Electric power steering........................196
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................505
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start .................501
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 503
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ................................................. 509
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 471
If the warning light turns on............ 471
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 480
If you have a flat tire .........................492
If you lose your keys ........................ 504
If you think something is
wrong ...................................................467
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................505
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 515
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ........... 517
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................................... 461
If your vehicle overheats.................. 512
Emergency flashers
Switch ...................................................... 460
Engine
Compartment ..................................... 400
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Hood ........................................................397
How to start the engine ................... 134
Identification number ........................ 521
If the engine will not start .................501
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Overheating .......................................... 512
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Tachometer
Tacho indicator...................................... 151
Tachometer ............................................. 151
Tail lights
Switch ....................................................... 165
Talk switch .............................................. 303
Telephone switch ..................................302
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ..........................................................88
Engine immobilizer system ............. 86
Theft prevention labels ..........................90
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 425
Tire information
Glossary................................................. 543
Size ...........................................................540
Tire identification number .............540
Uniform tire quality grading ...........541
Tires
Chains .......................................................210
Checking ................................................. 414
If you have a flat tire .......................... 492
Inflation pressure................................ 425
Inflation pressure sensor..................416
Information............................................538
Replacing ............................................... 492
Rotating tires .......................................... 414
Size ........................................................... 529
Snow tires ................................................210
Tools ........................................................... 492
Total load capacity ...............................209Towing
Dinghy towing ............................ 215, 216
Emergency towing ............................. 461
Trailer towing ........................................ 214
TRAC ..........................................................196
Traction control.......................................196
Transmission shift switches.................142
Trip meter ................................................... 151
Trunk
Extending trunk space.....................357
Opener ...................................................... 47
Trunk light
Trunk light ................................................ 48
Wattage ................................................. 534
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 452
Switch ........................................................ 147
Wattage ................................................. 534
Vanity lights
Vanity lights.......................................... 340
Wattage ................................................. 534
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 340
VDIM...........................................................196
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management .........................................196
Vehicle identification number...........521
Vehicle stability control .......................196
Ventilators ................................................ 351
Voice command switch ..................... 302
VSC .............................................................196T
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