2013 Lexus GS350 towing

6807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_U (OM30C34U)Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
Towing with a sl
ing-type truck
Towing with a wheel -lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear (2WD models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels. Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode so that the steering
wheel is unlocked.
From the rear (AWD models)
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

6827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
■Before emergency towingRelease the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION ON (engine
running) mode.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving ma neuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. 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 will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Installing towing ey elets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
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6837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer (AWD mod-
els) when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
2WD models:
Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.
AW D m o d e l s :
Never tow this vehicle with any of th e wheels in contact with the ground.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
2WD models:
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the engine 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 whil e being towed from the rear.
AW D m o d e l s :
When raising the vehicle, 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.
■To prevent body damage when to wing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer (AWD mod-
els) in emergency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with fo ur wheels on the ground. This may cause
serious damage to the transmission and transfer.

7237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
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When trouble arises
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
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7507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may
also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme cau-
tion.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift leve r with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than
necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehi-
cle may require towing to be freed.

813Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Cup holders ............................................ 555
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 37
Customizable features ........................ 777
Daytime running light system ............193
DefoggerFront windshield .................................352
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 365
Rear window ....................................... 365
Differential Front differential ................................. 758
Rear differential .................................. 758
Dimension ............................................... 752
Dinghy towing..........................................170
Display Dynamic radar cruise control........213
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 232
Multi-information display .................. 82
Remote Touch screen .................... 308
Trip information .....................................83
Warning message .............................697
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 609
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 548
Wattage ....................................................761
Doors ............................................................ 117 Automatic door locking and unlocking system...................... 119
Door glasses ......................................... 145
Door lock .................................................. 117
Open door warning buzzer.......... 105
Open door warning light.............. 689
Outside rear view mirrors ...............142
Rear door child-protector................ 118 Driver’s seat position memory..........130
Driving ........................................................ 154
Break-in tips ...........................................156
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 263
Procedures .............................................154
Winter drive tips ................................ 298
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........269 Function .................................................. 269
Warning message............................. 702
DVD player ...................................412, 420
Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 213 Function .................................................... 213
Warning message.................700, 707
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........269 Function .................................................. 269
Warning message............................. 702
Eco drive mode......................................263
Eco Driving Indicator .................... 88, 92
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........269 Function .................................................. 269
Warning light ....................................... 687
Warning message............................. 702
Electronic key ........................................... 98 Battery-saving function ....................107
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 740
Replacing the battery ...................... 646
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823Alphabetical index
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
Tachometer ....................................... 79, 92
Tail lights.................................................... 190Light switch ............................................ 190
Replacing light bulbs ..........................671
Welcome light illumination control ..................................................... 101
Talk switch
*............................................ 334
Telephone switches
*.......................... 486
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 70
Engine immobiliz er system ..............68
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 759 Maintenance data ..............................759
Tire inflation pressure display function .................................................. 85
Warning light ...................................... 690
Warning message ...............................713
Tire information ..................................... 765 Glossary ................................................. 772
Size ........................................................... 768
Tire identification number.............. 767
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................... 770
Tire pressure warning system ...........631 Function ................................................... 631
Initializing ................................................. 631
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................. 631
Registering ID codes .......................633
Tire pressure warning reset switch....................................................632
Warning light ...................................... 690
Warning message .....................713, 714 Tires ............................................................629
Chains .................................................... 300
Checking ............................................... 629
If you have a flat tire ...........................722
Inflation pressure................................ 759
Information............................................ 765
Replacing ................................................722
Rotating tires ........................................630
Size ........................................................... 759
Snow tires .............................................. 302
Spare tire.................................................722
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................... 85
Tire pressure warning system .......631
Warning light ...................................... 690
Warning message............................... 713
Tools ........................................................... 723
Top tether strap ........................................64
Total load capacity.................................168
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................170
Emergency towing ........................... 678
Towing eyelet ...................................... 679
Trailer towing.........................................169
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 268
Transmission ............................................ 178 Automatic transmission ....................178
Driving mode select switch .......... 263
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................737
M mode ..................................................... 181
Paddle shift switches......................... 180
Trip information ....................................... 83
Trip meters .................................................. 79
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