2016 LEXUS NX200T emergency towing

5458-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 5 6 1 )
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 lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 5 7 5
Installing towing eyelets
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5468-2. 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 function,
marking steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. (P. 5 6 1 )
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
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 damaged,
the vehicle may fly off the truck.

5478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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WA R N I N G
■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 eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets 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.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent caus-
ing serious damage to the Dynamic Torque
Control AWD system (AWD models) and
transmission. (P. 1 9 2 )

5618-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyeletSpare tire
Jack
Screwdriver1
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5648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Attach the hook to the upper edge
of the back door opening as shown.
Removing the Jack.Remove the rubber band.
Remove the cover and the jack.
When stowing the jack, close it by
turning the handle indicated by
until it does not move anymore, stow
the jack and the cover, and press on
the jack to fix with the rubber band.
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5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■To avoid damage to 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 these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

657Alphabetical index
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Tachometer ............................................... 87
Tail lightsLight switch ............................................ 210
Replacing light bulbs ........................537
Talk switch ..................................... 392, 413
Telephone switch.................................. 392
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 77
Engine immobilizer system .............. 75
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data ............................. 596
Warning light ...................................... 552
Tire information ..................................... 602 Glossary ................................................ 608
Size ........................................................... 605
Tire identification number............. 604
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 606
Tire pressure warning system Function ................................................. 503
Initializing ............................................... 503
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ............... 503
Registering ID codes ...................... 505
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 504
Warning light ...................................... 552 Tires ........................................................... 502
Chains ...................................................... 318
Checking ...............................................502
Glossary................................................ 608
If you have a flat tire ......................... 560
Inflation pressure....................... 511, 596
Replacing ...............................................502
Rotating tires ........................................502
Size ...........................................................596
Snow tires ................................................ 317
Spare tire................................... 560, 596
Tire identification number .............604
Tire pressure warning system .....503
Uniform Tire Quality Grading... 606
Warning light ....................................... 552
Tools ............................................................ 561
Top tether strap ......................................... 71
Total load capacity............................... 590
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 192
Emergency towing ........................... 542
Towing eyelet ......................................545
Trailer towing................................ 179, 191
TRAC (Traction Control).................. 297
Trailer towing ...................................179, 191
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