2015 Lexus GS350 emergency towing

4657-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Take out the towing eyelet (P. 505)
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle body as shown in the illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 5 1 9
Installing towing eyelet
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4667-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not func-
tion, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( P. 505)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet, cables or
chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious
damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyel et is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
2WD models:
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground,
the drivetrain and related parts may be dam-
aged or an accident may occur due to a
change in direction of the vehicle.
AW D m o d e l s :
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground,
the drivetrain or related parts may be dam-
aged, the vehicle may fly off the truck.

4677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering
lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
■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.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent
causing serious damage to the transfer
(AWD models) and transmission.

5057-2. 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
Jack1
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5337-2. 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 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.

609Alphabetical index
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Window lock switch............................ 151
Windshield wipers and washer switch .........................202
Tachometer ........................................ 81, 94
Tail lights.....................................................196 Light switch ............................................ 196
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 455
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 107
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system.............. 70
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 543 Maintenance data ..............................543
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................... 87
Warning light ....................................... 474
Warning message ............................ 495
Tire information ..................................... 549 Glossary ................................................ 556
Size ........................................................... 552
Tire identification number............... 551
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 554
Tire pressure warning system ...........412 Function ....................................................412
Initializing..................................................412
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ..................412
Registering ID codes ........................ 414 Tire pressure warning reset
switch ..................................................... 413
Warning light ....................................... 474
Warning message............................. 495
Tires ............................................................. 410 Chains ..................................................... 286
Checking .................................................410
If you have a flat tire ..........................504
Inflation pressure................................ 543
Information............................................ 549
Replacing ...............................................504
Rotating tires ............................................411
Size ........................................................... 543
Snow tires ..............................................288
Spare tire................................................504
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................... 87
Tire pressure warning system ....... 412
Warning light ....................................... 474
Warning message............................. 495
Tools .......................................................... 505
Top tether strap ........................................66
Total load capacity................................. 174
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 176
Emergency towing ........................... 462
Towing eyelet ......................................465
Trailer towing......................................... 175
TRAC (Traction Control)..................249
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.