2021 Lexus GX460 emergency towing

5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■Towing with a sling-type truck
■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 vehi cle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent
body damage.
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent caus-
ing serious damage to the Four-wheel drive
system and transmission. ( P. 199)

5427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Firmly tighten each nut two or three
times in the order shown in the illus-
tration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
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WARNING
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may result in damage to the spare
tire carrier and loss of the tire, which co uld result in death or serious injury.

5437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Lay down the tire with the valve stem
facing up and install the holding
bracket, inserting the claw into the
wheel lug nut hole. Turn the jack
handle extension clockwise to take
up slack in the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is in the
wheel lug nut hole and the holding
bracket is centered in the wheel hub.
Claw
Holding bracket
Raise the tire.
While raising, pull th e tire towards the
rear of the vehicle, taking care that the
tire goes up without catching on any
surrounding part, to prevent it from fly-
ing forward during a collision or sudden
braking.
After the tire goes half way up, check
that the suspended chain is able to enter
the tire hole, for proper storage.
Tightening torque:
34.4 ft•lbf (46.6 N•m, 4.8 kgf•m)
Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening:
Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Visually check to ensure the tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly exists, repeat step and step .
Repeat step , any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
incorrect
correct
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5447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibilit y of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.

5577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 vehi cles, 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 and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than neces-
sary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after th ese procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.
●When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid temperature is dis-
played while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Otherwise, the
transmission may become damaged. ( P. 528)

624Alphabetical index
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Size ........................................................... 568
Snow tires .............................................. 374
Spare tire ................................................. 531
Tire pressure warning system .................................................. 473
Tools........................................................... 532
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 199
Emergency towing............................. 512
Towing hooks ....................................... 513
Trailer Sway Control ....................... 356
Trailer towing .......................................... 181
Trailer Sway Control........................... 356
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 355
Transmission Automatic transmission ................. 206
AVS switch ...........................................343
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 209
Trip meters ................................................. 90
Turn signal lights ...................................... 211 Replacing light bulbs..............................501, 502, 505
Turn signal lever .................................... 211
Wattage ................................................. 569
USB port
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Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................................... 419
Wattage ................................................. 569
Vanity mirrors ..........................................419
Vehicle identification number ...........561
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 355 Warning buzzers ...................................518
Brake system ........................................ 518
Downshifting ........................................ 209
Intuitive parking assist.......................273
LDA (Lane Departure Alert).......250
Open back door....................................114
Open door ...............................................114
Pre-collision warning....................... 239
Radar cruise control ........................ 265
Seat belt remainder ..........................520
Warning lights .........................................518 ABS ............................................................519
Brake Override System ................... 521
Brake system ........................................ 518
Charging system ................................ 518
Drive-Start Cont rol ............................ 521
High coolant temperature ............. 518
KDSS..........................................................519
Low engine oil pressure ................. 518
Low fuel level .......................................520
Malfunction indicator lamp............ 518
Open door ...........................................520
Parking brake indicator ....................519
PCS ............................................................519
Seat belt reminder light ..................520
Slip indicator ..........................................519
SRS............................................................. 518
Tire pressure warning light ...........520
Warning message.................................527
Warning reflector holder.................... 410
Washer ......................................................222 Checking ................................................. 471
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 374
Switch .......................................................222
Washing and waxing ...........................442
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