2016 Lexus ES350 towing

4728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 4 8 6 )
Remove the eyelet cover using a flat-
head 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.
Securely attach cables or chains 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 th e engine switch to IGNITION ON mode
Shift the shift position to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 4 9 8
Emergency towing procedure
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4738-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and br aking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( P. 4 8 6 )
WA R N I N G
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 excessive
stress on the 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 eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing ey elets may come loose during towing.
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.
●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 when towing 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 during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
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.

4868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350_OM_OM33B64U_(U)*: Documentation relating to the wheel lock key, such as the registration and I.D. card, is
inside the glove box.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Towing eyelet
Jack
Wheel nut wrench Spare tire
Screwdriver
Wheel lock key
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5098-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the front 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.

562Alphabetical index
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Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ......................51
Booster seats, installation..................60
Convertible seats, definition ..............51
Convertible seats, installation ........ 58
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 44
Infant seats, definition ............................51
Infant seats, installation ...................... 58
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .....................56
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 58
Installing CRS with top tether strap ...........................61
Child safety ................................................ 50 Airbag precautions .............................. 37
Battery precautions ........................... 434, 504
Child restraint system ...........................51
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................31
Installing child restraints.....................55
Moon roof precautions.................... 135
Power window lock switch ............ 129
Power window precautions ............ 131
Rear door child-protectors .............96
Removed electronic key battery precautions...............452
Seat belt extender precautions ........................................... 33
Seat belt precautions .......................... 33
Seat heater precautions.................. 373
Trunk precautions............................... 102 Child-protectors ......................................96
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ..............................409
Exterior .................................................. 408
Interior .........................................................411
Seat belts.................................................. 412
Clock......................................................... 385
Coat hooks ............................................. 390
Condenser................................................ 431
Console box ............................................379
Console box light ..................................379
Consumption screen ............................. 84
Cooling system Engine overheating ......................... 505
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 217
Dynamic radar cruise control .....205
Cup holders............................................ 380
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 35
Customizable features ...................... 533
Daytime running light system............ 162
Defogger Front windshield.................................368
Outside rear view mirrors ............368
Rear window........................................368
Dimension ................................................. 512
Dinghy towing .........................................150
Display Dynamic radar cruise control .....205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .....................196
Multi-information display.................. 78
Trip information ..................................... 85
Warning message............................. 482
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Tire inflation pressureMaintenance data ............................... 518
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................... 79
Warning light .......................................478
Tire information ..................................... 524 Glossary .................................................529
Size ............................................................526
Tire identification number............. 525
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................... 527
Tire pressure warning system Function .................................................. 437
Initializing................................................ 437
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................ 437
Registering ID codes ...................... 438
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 438
Warning light .......................................478
Tires Chains....................................................... 261
Checking................................................436
If you have a flat tire ......................... 485
Inflation pressure ................................. 518
Information ............................................524
Replacing .............................................. 485
Rotating tires ........................................436
Size ............................................................. 518
Snow tires ..............................................263
Spare tire ............................................... 485
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................... 79
Tire pressure warning system ..... 437
Warning light .......................................478 Tools .......................................................... 486
Top tether strap ......................................... 61
Total load capacity................................. 148
Towing
Dinghy towing ...................................... 150
Emergency towing ........................... 470
Towing eyelet .......................................472
Trailer towing.........................................149
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 255
Transmission Automatic transmission ....................156
Driving mode select switch .......... 245
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................498
Trip information ....................................... 85
Trip meters.................................................. 74
Trunk Internal trunk release lever .............. 101
Jam protection function..................... 101
Luggage security system................ 100
Power trunk opener and closer .... 99
Smart access system with push-button start................... 106
Trunk closer switch............................ 100
Trunk easy closer ................................. 101
Trunk features...................................... 382
Trunk handle ......................................... 100
Trunk light................................................. 101
Trunk opener main switch ............. 100
Trunk opener switch ........................... 99
Trunk storage extension ................389
Wireless remote control................... 93
Trunk light Trunk light................................................. 101
Wattage .................................................520