2014 Lexus GX460 emergency towing

5047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck
Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with the ground.
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Observe the following precautions.
●Do not use cables or chains.
●Do not tow the vehicle at a speed higher than 19 mph (30 km/h) and more than a dis-
tance of 50 miles (80 km).
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear.
●Do not secure elastic towing ropes to the suspension components.
If the vehicle is towed at a speed higher than 19 mph (30 km/h) or for more than
50 miles (80 km), or if the vehicle is towed from the rear, the transmission may be
damaged. In such cases, transport the vehicle using a flat bed truck with all four wheels
raised off the ground.
■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 in emergency
towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause seri-
ous damage to the transmission and transfer.
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.
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5387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
Firmly tighten each nut two or three
times in the order shown in the illus-
tration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Lay down the tire with the outer side
facing up, and install the holding
bracket.
Insert the holding bracket tab into one of
the holes in the wheel.
Raise the tire.
Pull the tire towards the rear of the vehicle when raising. After raising, visually
check that the tire is not interf ering with suspension components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
4
5
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
1
2
3
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5397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.
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5527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
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 caution.
■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 acci-
dent and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than neces-
sary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.
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618Alphabetical index
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
Tools........................................................... 528
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 180
Emergency towing ........................... 500
Towing eyelet...................................... 500
Trailer Sway Control ........................ 342
Trailer towing ........................................ 162
Trailer Sway Control........................... 342
TRAC (Traction Control) ...................341
Transmission
Automatic transmission ................... 186
AVS switch ............................................ 331
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 542
Trip information..........................................81
Trip meters ................................................. 78
Turn signal lights .................................... 190 Replacing light bulbs .............490, 491
Turn signal lever .................................. 190
Wattage ................................................. 563
USB port
*
Valet key .....................................................88
Vanity lights................................................ 411 Vanity lights ............................................. 411
Wattage ................................................. 563
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 411
Vehicle identification number.........555
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ......341 Warning buzzers ................................. 507
Brake system ....................................... 507
Downshifting ......................................... 189
Open back door............................... 509
Open door .......................................... 509
Seat belt remainder ......................... 509
Warning lights ....................................... 507
ABS .......................................................... 507
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................................. 508
Brake system ....................................... 507
Charging system ............................... 507
KDSS....................................................... 508
LED headlight .................................... 508
Low fuel level ...................................... 509
Malfunction indicator lamp...........507
Master warning light ....................... 509
Open door .......................................... 509
Parking brake indicator ..................507
PCS ......................................................... 508
Seat belt reminder light ................. 509
Slip indicator ....................................... 508
SRS............................................................ 507
Tire pressure warning light .......... 509
Warning message.................................. 514
Warning reflector holder.................. 402
Washer ..................................................... 202
Checking ............................................... 463
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 366
Switch ...................................................... 202
Washing and waxing ...........................434
Wide view front & side monitor ...... 279
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