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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or
commercial towing service before towing. ●The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommen d having your vehicle towed by any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus au thorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed
truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing , and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

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Towing with a wheel -lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels. Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

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If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency towing eyelets. This
should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for at most 80 km (50 miles)
at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition.
Take out the towing eyelet. ( P. 558, 575)
Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle body
as shown in the illustration.
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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5147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Insert the towing eyelet into the hole
and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.
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. 253
■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. 558, 575)
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WARNING
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 towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains
may become damaged, broken debris ma y 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 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 cou ld 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.
2WD models:
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 and related parts may be damaged
or an accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.
AWD models:
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.

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WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. The vehicle will become
extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than us ual when operating, hold firmly and oper-
ate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it
with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repa irer, or any reliable repairer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pressure warning
system may not operate properly.

5307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-
Start Control was operated while depressing the accel-
erator pedal
A buzzer also sounds.
 Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Indicates an attempt was made to shift to 1st gear with
the shift position in M wh ile on a slippery surface
The vehicle will not shift down from 2nd gear.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear or higher.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) system has dete rmined that the driver does
not have their hands on the steering wheel while the
steering control function is on  Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA (Lane- Keeping Assist) system has
determined that the driver does not have their hands on
the steering wheel while the steering control function is on  Firmly hold the steering wheel.
(If equipped)
Indicates that steering control function is temporarily
canceled due to the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system determining that the driver
does not have their hands on the steering wheel while
the steering control function is on  Firmly hold the steering wheel.
(If equipped)
Indicates that steering control function is temporarily
canceled due to the LKA (L ane-Keeping Assist) system
determining that the driver does not have their hands on
the steering wheel while the steering control function is on A buzzer also sounds.
 Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Warning messageDetails/Actions