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7-2.Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be 
towed

If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by 
your Lexus dealer or commercial 
towing service, using a wheel-lift 
type truck or flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all 
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

If towing your vehicle with a 
wheel-lift type truck from the front, 
the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles 
must be in good conditions. 
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If they are damaged, use a towing 
dolly or flatbed truck.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

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When towing the vehicle



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.