2015 LEXUS RX350 tow

7385-1. Essential information
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
eyelet. This should only be attemp ted on hard, surfaced roads for 50
miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to s teer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Emergency towing procedure
Take out the towing eyelet. (  P. 7 74 )
Type A
Insert the mechanical key (  P. 31)
into the groove and release the
claws. With the mechanical key
inserted, remove the eyelet cover
by pulling it towards you.
Type B
Insert the mechanical key (  P. 31)
into the groove and release the
claws. With the mechanical key
inserted, remove the eyelet cover
by pulling it towards you. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 2

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7395-1. Essential information
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten as much as possi-
ble by hand.
Using the tip of the wheel nut
wrench, tighten down the towing
eyelet securely without interfering
with the bumper.
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 START STOP” switch to
IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:  P. 7 9 1STEP 3
STEP 4
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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. 7 74 )STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7

7405-1. Essential information
CAUTIONObserve the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle
2WD models
AW D m o d e l s Be sure to transport the vehicle with the front
wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off
the ground.
If the vehicle is towed with the front wheels
contacting the ground, the drivetrain and
related parts may be damaged.
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.

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7415-1. Essential information
CAUTION■
While towing ●
When towing using a rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive stress
on the towing hook and rope.
The towing hook or rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit people
and cause serious damage.●
Do not turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and can not be operated.■
Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
NOTICE■
To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequa te 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 to wing 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 Active Torque
Control 4WD system (AWD models) and
transmission. (  P. 323)

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7755-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire Towing eyelet Tool bagJack handle
Jack Spare tireWheel nut
wrench Spare tire
cover
Towing eyelet To o l b a gJack handle
Jack Spare tireWheel nut
wrench Spare tire
cover

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7835-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut two
or three times in the order shown
in the illustration. Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.STEP 3
STEP 4
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The compact spare tire ●
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.●
Make sure to check the tire inflatio n pressure of the compact spare tire.
(  P. 815)■
When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire
pressure warning system. Also, if you repl ace the compact spare tire after the tire
pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on. STEP 5

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8035-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
When it is difficult to free the vehicle
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 st riking other vehicl es, objects or people. The vehicle may
also lunge forward or lunge back sudden ly 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 damage to the tran smission and other components●
Avoid spinning the front 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. Press the VSC off switch to turn off TRAC.

8066-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fue l, oil level, etc.)Dimensions and weight
* 1
: Unladen vehicles
* 2
: Vehicles without roof antenna and roof rails
* 3
: Vehicles with roof antenna but without roof rails
* 4
: Vehicles with roof rails
* 5
: Without towing package
* 6
: With towing packageOverall length 187.8 in. (4770 mm)
Overall width 74.2 in. (1885 mm)
Overall height
* 1
66.3 in. (1685 mm)
* 2
66.7 in. (1695 mm)
* 3
67.9 in. (1725 mm)
* 4
Wheelbase 107.9 in. (2740 mm)
Tr e a d Front 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Rear 64.0 in. (1625 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 885 lb. (400 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating
(trailer weight + cargo weight) 2000 lb. (907 kg)
* 5
3500 lb. (1588 kg)
* 6