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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

The following may indicate a problem 
with the drivetrain. Contact your Lexus 
dealer or commercial towing service 
before towing.



The engine is running but the vehi-
cle does not move.



The vehicle makes an abnormal 
sound.



From the front

Use a towing dolly under the rear 
wheels.

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 dam-

aged, 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 oper-

ated.

■

Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelet 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 ade-

quate ground clearance for towing at 

the opposite end of the raised vehicle. 

Without adequate clearance, the vehi-

cle could be damaged 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 pre-

vent causing serious damage to the 

AWD system and transmission. (



P.129) 

Situations when it is necessary to 
contact dealers before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift type 
truck