2020 Lexus GS350 emergency towing

4307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 214
■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. 474, 486)
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4317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■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 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.
■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.
2WD models:
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 and related parts may be damaged
or an accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.
AWD models:
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.

4327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 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 secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent caus-ing serious damage to the transfer (AWD mod-
els) and transmission.

4747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Type A (GS350)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
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4757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Type B (GS F)
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench Spare tire
Tool bag
Jack
Jack handle1
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4867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Use of the jack (P. 479)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
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5147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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GS F
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 death 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 these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

593Alphabetical index
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Tachometer .....................................93, 100Variable red zone............................... 103
Tail lights................................................... 222 Light switch ........................................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ..........................421
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 144
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system.............. 77
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 525 Maintenance data ............................. 525
Tire inflation pressure display function ............................................... 395
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message ............................. 442
Tire information ..................................... 532 Glossary .................................................537
Size ............................................................534
Tire identification number..............534
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 536
Tire pressure warning system ......... 395 Function ................................................. 395
Initializing............................................... 396
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ............... 395
Registering ID codes .......................397
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message ............................. 442 Tires ........................................................... 394
Chains ..................................................... 307
Checking ............................................... 394
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .............................................. 484
If you have a flat tire .............. 473, 484
Inflation pressure................................ 525
Information............................................ 532
Replacing ............................................... 473
Rotating tires ........................................395
Size ........................................................... 525
Snow tires ..............................................309
Spare tire................................................ 473
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................395
Tire pressure warning system .....395
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message............................. 442
Tools ........................................................... 474
Top tether strap ....................................... 68
Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) ..................................................... 295
Total load capacity............................... 200
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 202
Emergency towing ............................427
Towing eyelet ...................................... 429
Trailer towing.........................................201
TRAC (Traction Control) Function .................................................. 297
TRAC OFF switch ............................ 299
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.