2012 Lexus LFA towing

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed and loaded/
unloaded by your Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a flat-
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
Before towing
The 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 flatbed truck is not available, in
an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be
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
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles,
steering and brakes must be in
good condition.

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Taking out the towing eyelet and screwdriverOpen the rear hatch and remove
the cover.
Release the belt and take out the
tool bag.
Take the towing eyelet and screw-
driver out of the tool bag.
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Installing the towing eyeletRemove the eyelet cover using a
flathead 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 securely by hand.
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Using a flatbed truckUse a flatbed truck suitable for vehicles with low ground clearance. To
prevent body damage, do not tow with a wheel-lift or sling type truck. We
recommend having your Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service
load and unload the vehicle whenever possible.
■ Before loading the vehicle on a flatbed truck
Deactivate the tilt sensor. ( P. 56)
■ After the vehicle is loaded
Select Neutral, apply the parking brake and turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position.
Use wheel chocks for all 4 wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Secure the vehicle by strapping
the tires to the deck of the tow
truck as shown.
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■Emergency towing procedureStart the engine.
If the engine cannot be started, turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“ON” position.
With Neutral selected, release the parking brake.
■When using the towing eyelet
Use the towing eyelet only when your vehicle is being towed.
Do not use the towing eyelet to tow another vehicle or to tie down your vehicle on a
flatbed truck.
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 eyelet and the cable or chain. Always be cautious of the
surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●If the engine is not running , the power assist for the brakes and steering may not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This may lead
to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
NOTICE
■To prevent vehicle damage
Observe the following precautions when using a flatbed truck:
●Do not drive over wheel chocks, as doing so may damage the tires.
●Do not tie down the vehicle over any part s other than the tires (do not use parts
such as the suspension).
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Set the parking brake, select Neutral and stop the engine.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide trac-
tion under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Select 1st gear or Reverse, release the parking brake and care-
fully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off VSC and TRAC if these functions are hampering your attempts
to free the vehicle. (  P. 1 6 7 )
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 operating the paddle shift switches/reverse selector switch
Be careful not to operate the paddle shift switches/reverse selector switch 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 transm ission 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
CleaningExterior ................................................... 228
Interior ..................................................... 235
Seat belts................................................ 236
Clock .......................................................... 148
Condenser ............................................... 261
Control pad .............................................. 125
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................351
Current fuel consumption.................. 132
Customizable features ...................... 383
Daytime running light system ........... 159
Defogger Rear window ..........................................201
Side mirror ..............................................201
Dimension*
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Dinghy towing ......................................... 183
Discharge headlights Discharge headlight precautions ...................................... 300
Replacing light bulbs........................ 299
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage.................................................. 367
Display Menu display.......................................... 124
Rear view monitor system...............163
Trip information ..................................... 118
Warning message............................. 322
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 247 Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .........................207
Wattage ..................................................367
Door pockets ........................................... 212
Doors Door lock ......................................... 22, 25
Door windows ........................................46
Side mirrors.............................................. 43
Down light ............................................... 207
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 315
Driving Correct posture.................................... 59
Procedures.............................................. 88
Driving mode .......................................... 104
Driving range ............................................ 119
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Alphabetical index
Tonneau cover ........................................ 218
Tool bag ......................................... 281, 332
Total load capacity................................. 179
TowingDinghy towing.......................................183
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................................ 303
Trailer towing......................................... 182
TRAC .......................................................... 166
Traction control ...................................... 166
Transmission shift switches ................ 102
Transmitter If you lose your wireless remote control ................................ 344
Key ................................................................ 22
Replacing the battery ...................... 285
Transporting the vehicle ................... 303 Trip information ..............................118, 132
Trip meter ...................................................118
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................299
Switch.......................................................... 112
Wattage .................................................. 367
Units ............................................................ 148
Vanity mirror ........................................... 213
VDIM .......................................................... 166
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ........................................ 166
Vehicle identification number ........ 358
Vehicle stability control....................... 166
Vehicle status .......................................... 132
Vehicle towing .............................. 182, 183
Vehicle speed indicator ...................... 126
VSC............................................................. 166
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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