Lexus UX200 2021, Руководство пользователя

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble
ari
ses
and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drivetrain, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.
To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet by following the specified
procedure.
1
Take out the towing eyelet.
(

P.283)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehicle
body as shown in the illustration.
3
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
*
or hard metal bar.
*
: If a wheel nut wrench is not equipped, a
wheel nut wrench can be purchased at
your Lexus dealer.
5
Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6 Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine
switch to ON.
7
Shift the shift lever to N and release
the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:

P.158
■ While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist
for the brakes and steering will not function,
marking steering and braking more difficult.
■
Wheel nut wrench
Vehicles with wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut
wrench is installed in luggage compart-
ment. (

P.283)
Vehicles without wheel nut wrench: Wheel
nut wrench can be purchased at your Lexus
dealer.
Emergency towing procedure