2020 Lexus IS350 tow

5208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 560)
Remove the eyelet cover using a flat-
head screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle body as shown in the illustration.
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. 196
Emergency towing procedure
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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
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5668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel contact
surface, the wheel nuts may loosen
while the vehicle is in motion, causing
the tire to come off.
Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approxi-
mately the same amount.
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with a steel wheel, tighten the wheel
nuts until the tapered portion comes
into loose contact with the disc
wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or
three times in the order shown in the
illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
Installing the spare tire
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Tapered portion
Disc wheel
seat
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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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645Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
E-mail.........................................................380
Eco drive mode ..................................... 297
Eco Driving Indicator........................... 109
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time .............................................. 112
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 302Warning light .......................................526
Electronic key ........................................... 118 Battery-saving function .....................137
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................. 572
Replacing the battery ...................... 502
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ........................................532
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 572
If the engine will not start............... 570
If the vehicle battery is discharged .........................................575
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ......................................... 516
If the warning buzzer sounds................................................. 525
If the warning light turns on.......... 525
If you have a flat tire ......................... 559
If you think something is wrong...............................................523
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..................................................... 583
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 515
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................ 517
If your vehicle overheats ................579 Emergency flashers .............................. 514
Engine ....................................................... 589
ACCESSORY mode .......................187
Compartment ..................................... 473
Engine switch ....................................... 186
Hood........................................................ 470
How to start the engine................... 186
Identification number...................... 588
If the engine will not start ............... 570
Ignition switch (engine switch) .... 186
Overheating......................................... 579
Engine coolant .......................................478 Capacity................................................. 592
Checking ............................................... 478
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................306
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 89
Engine immobilizer system .................. 76
Engine oil ..................................................475 Capacity................................................ 590
Checking ............................................... 475
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................306
Engine oil maintenance data ............ 477
Engine switch ...........................................186
Enhanced VSC .......................................301
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ........ 302 Warning light ....................................... 526
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
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