Lexus 2008 ES350, Owner'S Manual

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5-1. Essential information
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Installing towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flat head screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
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Emergency towing procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode (engine
off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running) position.
CAUTION
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Caution while towing
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Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on
the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains.
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If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
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To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 1
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