3185-1. Essential informationIf your vehicle needs to be towedBefore towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contactyour Lexus dealer before towing.l The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.l The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towingeyelet(s). This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for shortdistances at low speeds.A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-cle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-tion.Towing eyeletsIf towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by yourLexus dealer or a commercial towing se rvice, using a lift-type truck or a flatbed truck.Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincialand local laws.If towing from the rear, the vehicle's front wheels and axles must be in goodcondition. (→ P. 322)If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.
