2018 Lexus GX460 emergency towing

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 th e 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. 342)
For models with the rear height cont rol air suspension: Change the vehicle
height to N (normal) mode and end th e vehicle height control operation.
(→ P. 337)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 198
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and br aking 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 wheel 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.

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 cleara nce for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without ad equate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en 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 vehi cle 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.

5537-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Firmly tighten each nut two or three
times in the order shown in the illus-
tration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
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CAUTION
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may result in damage to the spare
tire carrier and loss of the tire, which co uld result in death or serious injury.

5547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Lay down the tire with the valve stem
facing up and install the holding
bracket, inserting the claw into the
wheel lug nut hole. Turn the jack
handle extension clockwise to take
up slack in the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is in the
wheel lug nut hole and the holding
bracket is centered in the wheel hub.
Claw
Holding bracket
Raise the tire.
While raising, pull th e tire towards the
rear of the vehicle, taking care that the
tire goes up without catching on any
surrounding part, to prevent it from fly-
ing forward during a collision or sudden
braking.
After the tire goes half way up, check
that the suspended chain is able to enter
the tire hole, for proper storage.
Tightening torque:
34.4 ft•lbf (46.6 N•m, 4.8 kgf•m)
Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening:
Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Visually check to ensure the tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly exis ts, repeat step and step .
Repeat step , any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
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5557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibilit y of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.

5687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■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 and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than neces-
sary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after th ese procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.
●When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid temperature is dis-
played while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Otherwise, the
transmission may become damaged. ( →P. 533)

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 ...........502, 503
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 ....................................................... 213 Checking ............................................... 475
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................377
Switch ........................................................ 213
Washing and waxing ...........................446
Wide view front & side monitor ..... 290
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