2019 Lexus IS350 emergency towing

5228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
WARNING
■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 eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyel et is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing ey elet 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 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 ve hicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

5608-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Screwdriver
Wheel nut wrenchTowing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6

5848-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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.

657Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Tools........................................................... 560
Top tether strap........................................ 64
Total load capacity ................................ 183
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 185
Emergency towing............................. 517
Towing eyelet...................................... 520
Trailer towing ........................................ 184
TRAC (Traction Control) .................. 301
Transmission.............................................. 191 Automatic transmission ..................... 191
Driving mode select switch .......... 297
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 196
M mode ................................................... 194
Paddle shift switches ......................... 193
Trip meters ................................................. 89 Trunk ...........................................................130
Internal trunk release lever ............. 132
Luggage security system...................131
Smart access system with push-button start................... 130
Trunk features...................................... 435
Trunk handle ............................................131
Trunk light................................................ 132
Trunk opener main switch ................131
Trunk opener switch ......................... 130
Wireless remote control................. 130
Trunk light.................................................. 132 Wattage ................................................. 597
Turn signal lights .....................................198 Replacing light bulbs ...............................508, 509, 511
Turn signal lever .................................. 198
Wattage ................................................. 597
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.