2012 Lexus IS350C towing

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom the front Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission: Use a towing dolly under
the rear wheels.
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sions: We recommend to use a
towing dolly under the rear wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
release the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to N.
From the rearSwitch to ACCESSORY mode so
that the steering wheel is
unlocked.

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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 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.
■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 st rong enough to hold the front wheel
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 (vehicles with standard tires)
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 (vehicle s with an automatic transmission)
or R (vehicles with a manual transmission).
● Close the retractable hardtop. ( P. 8 6 )
● Stow the luggage cover. ( P. 8 7 )
● 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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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
Cigarette lighter.................................... 375
CleaningExterior ................................................... 402
Interior ..................................................... 407
Seat belts............................................... 408
Clock .........................................................370
Compass ................................................. 390
Condenser ............................................... 431
Console box ...........................................363
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 542
Cornering assist sensors .................... 213
Cruise control Cruise control ...................................... 195
Dynamic radar cruise control .......199
Cup holder .............................................. 364
Customizable features .......................595 Daytime running light system ........... 183
Defogger*
Rear window ........................................257
Side mirror.............................................257
Dimension ............................................... 560
Dinghy towing............................. 243, 244
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 199
Satellite switch mode......................... 371
Trip information.....................................177
Warning message ............................ 504
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............416
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 359
Wattage ..................................................577
Doors Door lock .................................32, 44, 47
Door windows ........................................82
Side mirrors.............................................. 79
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 497
Driving Correct posture................................... 104
Procedures............................................. 138
Driving position memory........................ 61D

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Alphabetical index
TachometerTacho indicator.....................................166
Tachometer ............................................166
Tail lights Switch ......................................................... 181
Talk switch* .............................................332
Telephone switch*................................332
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................ 100
Engine immobilizer system ............. 98
Theft prevention labels ........................ 103
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 447
Tire information Glossary................................................ 588
Size .......................................................... 585
Tire identification number .............584
Uniform tire quality grading ........ 586
Tires Chains ..................................................... 238
Checking ............................................... 437
If you have a flat tire ........................... 518
Inflation pressure................................ 447
Inflation pressure sensor................438
Information............................................582
Replacing ................................................ 518
Rotating tires ........................................ 437
Run-flat tire............................................ 527
Size ........................................................... 572
Snow tires .............................................. 238
Spare tire................................................. 518
Tools ............................................................ 518
Total load capacity ............................... 237 Towing
Dinghy towing ......................... 243, 244
Emergency towing ........................... 487
Trailer towing ....................................... 242
TRAC ..........................................................219
Traction control.......................................219
Transmission shift switches.......155, 157
Trip meter ..................................................166
Trunk Opener ....................................................... 51
Trunk light Trunk light .................................................52
Wattage ..................................................577
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................475
Switch ........................................................ 162
Wattage ..................................................577
USB port* ................................................ 293
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 369
Wattage ..................................................577
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 369
VDIM...........................................................219
Vehicle dynamics integrated management .........................................219
Vehicle identification number...........561
Vehicle stability control .......................219
Ventilators ................................................377
Voice command switch* ................... 333
VSC .............................................................219T
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