Lexus NX 200, Owner'S Manual

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LEXUS NX300/NX200 Owners Manual̲General̲M78540̲en
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing
service before towing. (
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P.417)

The engine is running but the vehi-
cle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.

From the front (2WD models)
Release the parking brake.
WARNING
● 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.
■
Towing vehicles with Stop & Start sys-
tem
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with all
4 tires in contact with the ground, tempo-
rarily turn the engine switch OFF before
towing to protect the system. After tow-
ing, start the engine or turn the switch to
IGNITION ON mode.
Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck