2017 Lexus IS300 tow

5538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
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 tighte n 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 portion
Disc wheel
seat
3
4
5

5718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
WARNING
■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 acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an acci-
dent resulting in deat h 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.

634Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Daytime running light system ........... 190
DefoggerOutside rear view mirrors ............ 406
Rear window ....................................... 406
Windshield ........................................... 406
Differential Front differential ................................. 582
Rear differential .................................. 582
Dimension ............................................... 574
Dinghy towing........................................... 171
Display Drive information ..................................89
Dynamic radar cruise control......236
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .........231
Multi-information display ..................84
Warning message ............................. 522
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 460
Door courtesy lights Location ....................................................412
Wattage ................................................. 586 Doors ............................................................. 111
Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......................114
Door lock...................................................113
Open door warning buzzer ............112
Open door warning light ............... 518
Outside rear view mirrors ..............146
Rear door child-protector ................114
Side windows ........................................149
Drive information .................................... 89
Drive-start control ........................ 159, 181
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.....................518
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 134
Driving ........................................................158 Break-in tips ...........................................159
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch ..........285
Procedures ............................................ 158
Winter drive tips ................................ 294
Dynamic radar cruise control ..........236
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E-mail......................................................... 367
Eco drive mode ..................................... 285
Eco Driving Indicator..............................97
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time ............................................ 100
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 290Warning light ........................................ 517
Electronic key ......................................... 106 Battery-saving function .....................123
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 559
Replacing the battery .......................493
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 522
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 559
If the engine will not start................557
If the vehicle battery is discharged .........................................562
If the warning buzzer sounds................................................... 516
If the warning light turns on............ 516
If you have a flat tire ......................... 546
If you think something is wrong................................................ 514
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..................................................... 570
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 507
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 508
If your vehicle overheats ............... 566 Emergency flashers ............................ 506
Engine ........................................................576
ACCESSORY mode ....................... 173
Compartment ..................................... 464
Engine switch ........................................ 172
Hood........................................................ 462
How to start the engine.................... 172
Identification number....................... 576
If the engine will not start ............... 557
Ignition switch (engine switch) ..... 172
Overheating.........................................566
Engine coolant .......................................469 Capacity.................................................. 581
Checking ............................................... 469
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 294
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ................. 68
Engine oil ..................................................466 Capacity................................................. 577
Checking ............................................... 466
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 294
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 468
Engine switch ........................................... 172
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 289
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ........ 290 Warning light ......................................... 517
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Tachometer ................................................79
Tail lights.................................................... 188Light switch ............................................188
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 502
Talk switch
*............................................ 369
Telephone switches
*.......................... 369
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 70
Engine immobiliz er system..............68
Luggage security system .................. 118
Theft prevention labels ....................... 72
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 486 Maintenance data ............................. 584
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................ 477
Warning light ........................................ 518
Tire information .....................................590 Glossary .................................................597
Size ........................................................... 593
Tire identification number..............592
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 595
Tire pressure warning system ..........477 Initializing................................................478
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................ 477
Registering ID codes .......................478
Tire pressure warning reset switch....................................................478
Warning light ........................................ 518 Tires ............................................................ 476
Chains ..................................................... 295
Checking ............................................... 476
If you have a flat tire ..........................546
Inflation pressure................................584
Information........................................... 590
Replacing ............................................... 546
Rotating tires .........................................477
Size ...........................................................584
Snow tires .............................................. 296
Spare tire................................................ 546
Tire inflation pressure display function.................................................477
Tire pressure warning system ......477
Warning light ........................................ 518
Tools ...........................................................547
Top tether strap ........................................64
Total load capacity................................. 169
Towing Dinghy towing ......................................... 171
Emergency towing .......................... 508
Towing eyelet ......................................... 511
Trailer towing.........................................170
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 289
Transmission ............................................ 177 Automatic transmission .................... 177
Driving mode select switch ..........285
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................182
M mode ................................................... 180
Paddle shift switches.......................... 179
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