2016 Lexus IS200t tow

4738-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
CAUTION
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, 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 elet 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.

4978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Screwdriver
Wheel nut wrenchTowing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6

5038-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel contact
surface, the wheel nuts may loosen
while the vehicle is in motion, causing
the tire to come off.
Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approxi-
mately the same amount.
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with a steel wheel, tighten the wheel
nuts until the tapered portion comes
into loose contact with the disc
wheel seat.
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.
Installing the spare tire
1
2
Tapered portionDisc wheel
seat
3
4
5

5218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
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.

584Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Daytime running light system ............ 179
DefoggerOutside rear view mirrors ............. 372
Rear window ........................................ 372
Windshield ............................................ 372
Differential Front differential ..................................532
Rear differential ...................................532
Dimension ............................................... 524
Dinghy towing..........................................163
Display Drive information .................................. 87
Dynamic radar cruise control......202
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 218
Multi-information display ..................86
Warning message .............................482
Distance ...................................................... 88
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............419
Door courtesy lights Location ..................................................378
Wattage ................................................. 536 Doors ..........................................................105
Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................... 108
Door lock.................................................107
Open door warning buzzer ......... 106
Open door warning light ...............477
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 138
Rear door child-protector ............. 108
Side windows ..........................................141
Drive information .....................................87
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ....................... 89
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 126
Driving ........................................................150 Break-in tips ............................................ 151
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 246
Procedures ............................................ 150
Winter drive tips ................................ 270
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 202
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585Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
E-mail.........................................................338
Eco drive mode ..................................... 246
Eco Driving Indicator...............................91
Eco Driving Indicator Light ................. 89
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time .............................................. 87
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 250Function ................................................. 250
Warning light ....................................... 477
Electronic key ......................................... 100 Battery-saving function ...................... 117
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 509
Replacing the battery ...................... 450 Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 482
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 509
If the engine will not start .............. 506
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 508
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................................... 512
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................................. 476
If the warning light turns on .......... 476
If you have a flat tire .......................... 496
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 474
If your vehicle becomes stuck......................................................520
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......... 467
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................468
If your vehicle overheats ..................516
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597Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Tools........................................................... 497
Top tether strap........................................ 65
Total load capacity .................................. 161
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 163
Emergency towing ........................... 468
Towing eyelet.........................................471
Trailer towing ........................................ 162
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 249
Transmission .............................................169 Automatic transmission ................... 169
Driving mode select switch ..........246
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 508
M mode .................................................... 172
Paddle shift switches ........................... 171
Trip meters ...................................................81 Trunk .............................................................. 111
Internal trunk release lever ...............113
Luggage security system...................112
Smart access system with push-button start....................... 111
Trunk features......................................385
Trunk handle ............................................112
Trunk light..................................................113
Trunk opener main switch ................112
Trunk opener switch ............................. 111
Wireless remote control..................... 111
Trunk light................................................... 113 Wattage .................................................536
Turn signal lights ..................................... 175 Replacing light bulbs ................ 457, 459, 460, 463
Turn signal lever ................................... 175
Wattage .................................................536
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