2019 LEXUS RCF towing

4477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F_U 7
When trouble arises Take out the towing eyelet. (  P. 490, 504)
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 procedure 1
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RC350/RC300
(except F SPORT models) 
RC350/RC300
(F SPORT models)
RC F

448 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F_U 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. 219■
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.■
Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. (  P. 490, 504)3
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4497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F_U 7
When trouble arises WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle 
2WD models 
AWD modelsBe 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.
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.

450 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F_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 eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyel ets 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, en sure 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.

490 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F_U 
RC350/RC300 (type A)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver Towing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack1
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4917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F_U 7
When trouble arises 
RC350/RC300 (type B)
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver Towing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack1
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492 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F_U 
RC F
Spare tire
Tool bags
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet Screwdriver
Jack handle
Jack1
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504 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC F_U * : Use of the jack (  P. 497)Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet Emergency tire puncture repair
kits
Jack
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