2017 Lexus ES350 towing

4788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the towing eyelet. (→P. 4 9 2 )
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 the 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. 1 6 2
Emergency towing procedure
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4798-2. 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 braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( →P. 4 9 2 )
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 wh eel 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 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.
■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.

4928-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350_OM_OM33C68U_(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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5148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

566Alphabetical index
ES350_OM_OM33C68U_(U)
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...........................440, 509
Child restraint system ...........................51
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................31
Installing child restraints.....................55
Moon roof precautions.....................137
Power window lock switch .............. 131
Power window precautions .......... 133
Rear door child-protectors .............98
Removed electronic key battery precautions.............. 458
Seat belt extender precautions........................................... 33
Seat belt precautions .......................... 33
Seat heater precautions.................. 377
Trunk precautions............................... 104 Child-protectors ..................................... 98
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................415
Exterior ..................................................... 414
Interior ....................................................... 417
Seat belts..................................................418
Clock......................................................... 389
Coat hooks ............................................. 394
Condenser...............................................437
Console box........................................... 383
Console box light ................................. 383
Consumption screen ............................. 86
Cooling system Engine overheating ........................... 510
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 220
Dynamic radar cruise control .....208
Cup holders............................................ 384
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 35
Customizable features ...................... 538
Daytime running light system............ 166
Defogger
Front windshield..................................372
Outside rear view mirrors .............372
Rear window .........................................372
Dimension ................................................. 516
Dinghy towing ......................................... 153
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control .....208
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .....................199
Multi-information display..................80
Trip information ..................................... 87
Warning message............................ 488
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Tire inflation pressureMaintenance data .............................. 522
Tire inflation pressure display function .................................................... 81
Warning light ...................................... 484
Tire information ..................................... 528
Glossary .................................................534
Size ............................................................. 531
Tire identification number............. 530
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................................532
Tire pressure warning system
Function ..................................................443
Initializing ................................................443
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................443
Registering ID codes ....................... 444
Tire pressure warning reset switch.................................................... 444
Warning light ...................................... 484
Tires Chains...................................................... 264
Checking................................................ 442
If you have a flat tire ........................... 491
Inflation pressure ................................ 522
Information ........................................... 528
Replacing ................................................ 491
Rotating tires ........................................ 442
Size ............................................................ 522
Snow tires ..............................................266
Spare tire ................................................. 491
Tire inflation pressure display
function .................................................... 81
Tire pressure warning system .....443
Warning light ...................................... 484 Tools ...........................................................492
Top tether strap ......................................... 61
Total load capacity.................................. 151
Towing
Dinghy towing .......................................153
Emergency towing ........................... 476
Towing eyelet ...................................... 478
Trailer towing.........................................152
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 258
Transmission Automatic transmission ....................159
Driving mode select switch .......... 248
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................................... 162
Trip information ........................................87
Trip meters.................................................. 76
Trunk Internal trunk release lever ............ 103
Jam protection function................... 103
Luggage security system.................102
Power trunk opener and closer .... 101
Smart access system
with push-button start................... 108
Trunk closer switch.............................102
Trunk easy closer ............................... 103
Trunk features......................................386
Trunk handle ..........................................102
Trunk light............................................... 103
Trunk opener main switch ..............102
Trunk opener switch ........................... 101
Trunk storage extension ................ 393
Wireless remote control................... 95
Trunk light Trunk light............................................... 103
Wattage ................................................. 524