2020 Lexus IS350 towing

5218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■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 the trunk. ( P. 560)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
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 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 fourwheels 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.

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 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 eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyel et is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet 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 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.

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 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.

644Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Daytime running light system .......... 204
DefoggerOutside rear view mirrors ............. 422
Rear window ........................................ 422
Windshield ............................................ 422
Differential Front differential ................................. 593
Rear differential .................................. 594
Dimension ............................................... 586
Dinghy towing......................................... 185
Display Drive information ................................100
Dynamic radar cruise control......248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....... 244
Multi-information display .................. 94
Warning message .............................532
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 468
Door courtesy lights Location ..................................................428
Wattage ..................................................597 Doors .......................................................... 124
Automatic door locking and unlocking system .................... 127
Door lock................................................. 126
Open door warning buzzer .......... 125
Open door warning light .............. 527
Outside rear view mirrors ..............159
Rear door child-protector .............. 127
Side windows ........................................ 162
Drive information .................................. 100
Drive-Start Control..................... 173, 195
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light....................527
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 147
Driving ........................................................ 172 Break-in tips ........................................... 174
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 297
Procedures ............................................. 172
Winter drive tips ................................306
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 248
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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”.