2017 Lexus GX460 Tow hook

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1834-1. Before driving
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Driving
■Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (→P. 5 7 8 )
●Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommendation.
●All trailer lights work as required by law.
●All lights work each time you connect them.
●The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
●The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight, overload-
ing, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local regula-
tions. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.
No matter which class of tow hitch applies, for a
more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball setup
must be the proper height for the coupler on the
trailer.
Trailer ball
Coupler
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Stow the hooks.
Fold over the sub cover.
■Extending the case
Push the lock release button.
Pull the case until it locks.
Check that the lock release button
can be seen.
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Lock release button
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Lock release button
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4175-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
■Adjusting the sub cover
Fasten the button when the second seats are in the rear-most position.
Unfasten the buttons before sliding the second seats forward.
CAUTION
●To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions when not in
use.
●Keep the auxiliary box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an
accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open auxiliary box or the
items stored inside.
●Keep the both sides of the luggage cover case locked. Otherwise, the luggage cover
may fly out in case of the sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●When stowing the luggage cover in the luggage compartment, use the luggage
cover restraining bands to secure the left and right sides of the luggage cover. Other-
wise, the luggage cover may fly out in case of the sudden braking, sudden swerving or
an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the luggage cover
could result in damage to the luggage cove r, possibly causing death or serious injury
to the child.
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5147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle is transported by a flat-
bed truck, it should be tied down at the
locations shown in the illustration.
If you use cables or chains to tie down
your vehicle, the angles shaded in black
must be 45°.
Do not overly tighten the tie downs or
the vehicle may be damaged.
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using an elastic towing rope secured to the emergency towing hooks. This
should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for at most 50 miles (80 km)
at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
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.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
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5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Securely attach an elastic towing
rope to the towing hooks.
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.
Set the four-wheel drive control switch in H4 and push the center differential
lock/unlock switch to unlock the center differential. ( →P. 3 4 2 )
For models with the rear height control air suspension: Change the vehicle
height to N (normal) mode and end the vehicle height control operation.
( → P. 3 3 7 )
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 1 9 8
■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.
Emergency towing procedure
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5167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using an elastic towing rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing hooks, the elastic towing rope. The towing hooks, the
elastic towing rope 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.
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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5177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■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 use cables or chains.
●Do not secure the elastic towing rope to the suspension components.
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.
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636Alphabetical index
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Tools........................................................... 543
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 188
Emergency towing ............................. 514
Towing hooks ....................................... 515
Trailer Sway Control ........................352
Trailer towing ........................................ 170
Trailer Sway Control........................... 352
TRAC (Traction Control) .................. 351
Transmission
Automatic transmission ................... 194
AVS switch ............................................ 341
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 198
Trip information........................................ 87
Trip meters ................................................. 83
Turn signal lights ...................................200 Replacing light bulbs .......... 503, 504
Turn signal lever ................................ 200
Wattage ..................................................579
USB port
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Vanity lights Vanity lights ............................................421
Wattage ..................................................579
Vanity mirrors .......................................... 421
Vehicle identification number...........571
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..... 351 Warning buzzers ................................. 520
Brake system .......................................520
Downshifting ......................................... 198
Open back door................................530
Open door ...........................................530
Seat belt remainder .......................... 523
Warning lights ....................................... 520
ABS ..........................................................520
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 521
Brake system .......................................520
Charging system ...............................520
KDSS.......................................................... 521
LED headlight ....................................... 521
Low fuel level ....................................... 522
Malfunction indicator lamp...........520
Master warning light ........................ 522
Open door ........................................... 522
Parking brake indicator ..................520
PCS ............................................................ 521
Seat belt reminder light .................. 522
Slip indicator ..........................................521
SRS............................................................520
Tire pressure warning light ........... 522
Warning message................................ 528
Warning reflector holder.................... 412
Washer ....................................................... 212
Checking ............................................... 475
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................377
Switch ........................................................ 212
Washing and waxing ...........................446
Wide view front & side monitor ..... 289
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