2015 LEXUS LX570 towing

8004-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Passenger’s side instrument panel
Fuse Ampere Circuit
1 RSF LH 30 A Third seat adjustment (left)
2 B/DR CLSR RH 30 A Back door closer
3 B/DR CLSR LH 30 A Back door closer
4 RSF RH 30 A Third seat adjustment (right)
5 DOOR DL 15 A No circuit
6 AHC-B 20 A 4-Wheel AHC
7 TEL 5 A Multimedia
8 TOW BK/UP 7.5 A Towing
9 AHC-B No.2 10 A 4-Wheel AHC
10 ECU-IG No.4 5 A VGRS, power back door, rear ECU,
4-Wheel AHC, third seat adjustment,
tire pressure warning system ECU

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When trouble arises
8175-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) If your vehicle needs to be towed
Situations needs to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a probl em with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or flat-
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towi ng, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
If towing your vehicle wi th a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing dolly.
(  P. 818, 822)

8185-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

8205-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
hook. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for 50 miles
(80 km) at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steer ing and brakes must be in good con-
dition.
Towing hook

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When trouble arises
8215-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Emergency towing procedure
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing hook.
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 START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the four-wheel drive control switch to “H4”. (The center dif-
ferential is unlocked.)
Change the vehicle height to N (standard) mode and press the
height control OFF button to en d the vehicle height operation.
(  P. 320)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:  P. 870■
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. ■
Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the luggage compartment. (  P. 854)STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

8225-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTIONObserve the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle
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While towing ●
When towing using cables or chains, avoi d sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing hook, cables or chains.
The towing hook, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people and cause serious damage. ●
Do not turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.■
Installing towing hook to the vehicle
Make sure that towing h ook are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing hook may come loose during towing. Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground.
If the vehicle is towed with the tires contact-
ing the ground, the drivet rain or related parts
may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off the
truck.

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8235-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) NOTICE■
To avoid serious dama ge to your vehicle
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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. Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.

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8655-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the hold-
ing bracket.
Raise the tire.
Stow the tools and jack secu rely, and replace all covers.STEP 5
STEP 1
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After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (  P. 768)STEP 2
STEP 3