Lexus NX350h 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Towing with another vehicle
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Lexus
dealer or a 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/provincial and
local laws.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency towing eyelets. This should
only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for short distances at under 18 mph (30
km/h ).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle's
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition.
Situations when it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle
In the following situations, it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle using
cables or chains, as the front wheels may be locked due to the parking lock.
Contact your Lexus dealer or commercial towing service.
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There is a malfunction in the shift control system.
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There is a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
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There is a malfunction in the smart access system with push-button start.
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P.639)
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The 12-volt battery is discharged.
Related Links
Changing the power switch mode(P. 156)
If a warning message is displayed(P. 621)
Enable the immobilizer system(P. 89)
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged(P. 641)
Emergency towing procedure
To have your vehicle towed by another vehicle, the towing eyelet must be installed
to your vehicle. Install the towing eyelet using the following procedure.
9-10. If the vehicle cannot move
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