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AAA Towing and Roadside Assistance Guide
for the 2013 Lexus GS Series
March 5, 2012
GENERAL TOWING INFORMATION
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
Lexus 2013 GS Series vehicles are sold in three configurations; a standard GS
350, a GS 350 F Sport and a GS 450h Hybrid. The GS 350 and 350 F Sport are
only available in both rear wheel drive and all wheel drive while the GS 450h
Hybrid is only available in rear wheel drive.
Wheel-lift or car carrier equipment are authorized methods of towing this vehicle.
A car carrier is the preferred method of transporting these vehicles; however,
when wheel-lift equipment is used, a dolly is
recommended
under the front axle
as trailing end clearances will be limited without. THERE IS NO APPROVED
PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF SLING-TYPE EQUIPMENT ON THIS
VEHICLE.
When loading or pulling the 2013 Lexus GS Series, DO NOT USE HOOKS OF
ANY TYPE ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS OR ANY OTHER
STEERING OR SUSPENSION COMPONENT. Follow only the approved
loading procedures specified in the following pages.
In an emergency situation where the vehicle will not roll or must be moved for
towing access, wheel-jacking equipment, such as Go-Jacks are recommended.
When parking this vehicle ensure that the transmission is in “PARK” and the
parking brake is properly set. This vehicle does not use a conventional ignition
key or key cylinder so the vehicle can be shut off and the transponder/fob
removed from the car without putting the transmission into the “PARK” position.
