2014 Lexus GS350 emergency towing

6987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■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 maneuvers 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 eyelets 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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6997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 the 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 while 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 towing 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 four wheels on the ground. This may cause
serious damage to the transmission and transfer.
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7377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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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7657-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 lever 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 transmission 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.
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841Alphabetical index
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Tachometer ........................................ 81, 94
Tail lights.....................................................192Light switch ............................................ 192
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Welcome light illumination
control ................................................... 103
Talk switch
*............................................ 340
Telephone switches
*.......................... 496
Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system .............. 70
Tire inflation pressure ..........................775 Maintenance data .............................. 775
Tire inflation pressure display function ...................................................87
Warning light ...................................... 706
Warning message ............................. 727
Tire information .......................................781 Glossary ................................................ 788
Size ............................................................784
Tire identification number..............783
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 786
Tire pressure warning system ......... 644 Function ..................................................644
Initializing ................................................644
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ................644
Registering ID codes ...................... 646
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 645
Warning light ...................................... 706
Warning message .................. 727, 727 Tires ............................................................642
Chains .....................................................306
Checking ............................................... 642
If you have a flat tire .......................... 736
Inflation pressure................................ 775
Information..............................................781
Replacing ............................................... 736
Rotating tires ........................................ 643
Size ........................................................... 775
Snow tires ............................................. 308
Spare tire................................................ 736
Tire inflation pressure display
function................................................... 87
Tire pressure warning system ..... 644
Warning light ....................................... 706
Warning message.............................. 727
Tools ........................................................... 737
Top tether strap ........................................66
Total load capacity................................. 170
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 172
Emergency towing ........................... 694
Towing eyelet ......................................695
Trailer towing...........................................171
TRAC (Traction Control)..................269
Transmission ........................................... 180 Automatic transmission ................... 180
Driving mode select switch .......... 264
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................................... 751
M mode ................................................... 183
Paddle shift switches..........................182
Trip information ....................................... 85
Trip meters................................................... 81
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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