2014 Lexus IS250 emergency towing

4528-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer (AWD models)
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, en sure 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 oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged 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 damage to the vehicle
Do not use the rear tie down hooks when your vehicle is towed.

4768-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Screwdriver
Wheel nut wrenchTowing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack1
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3
4
5
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4988-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
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 accelerati on of the vehicle that may cause an acci-
dent 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 nec-
essary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after th ese procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

569Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Tools........................................................... 476
Top tether strap........................................ 65
Total load capacity .................................156
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 158
Emergency towing........................... 448
Towing eyelet.......................................449
Trailer towing ........................................ 157
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 234
Transmission.............................................164 Automatic transmission ................... 164
Driving mode select switch ............231
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................487
M mode ....................................................167
Paddle shift switches ......................... 166
Trip meters ...................................................81 Trunk ...........................................................109
Internal trunk release lever ................ 111
Luggage security system.................. 110
Smart access system with push-button start................... 109
Trunk features...................................... 362
Trunk handle ........................................... 110
Trunk light................................................... 111
Trunk opener main switch ............... 110
Trunk opener switch ......................... 109
Wireless remote control................. 109
Trunk light..................................................... 111 Wattage ................................................ 509
Turn signal lights ..................................... 170 Replacing light bulbs ................ 436, 438, 439, 442
Turn signal lever ...................................170
Wattage ................................................ 509
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.