Lexus LX 470 1998, Owner'S Manual

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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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(d) Emergency towing
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If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle
may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain secured to the
emergency towing hook. Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only on hard−surfaced roads for
a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels, axles, drive
train, steering and brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. Avoid sudden
starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency towing hook and towing
cable or chain. The hook and towing cable or chain may break
and cause serious injury or damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing
vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing hook
provided.
Before towing, check that the center differential is unlocked. (The
indicator light must be off with the ignition on.) Release the parking
brake and put the transmission in ”N”. The ignition key must be in
”ACC” (engine off) or ”ON” (engine running).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not work so steering and braking will be much
harder than usual.