2002 Lexus GS 430 Owners Manual - Page 238
2002 Lexus GS 430 Manual
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY (a) Towing with a wheel lift type truck D From front D From rear 40G012 40G013a Place the ignition key in the "ACC" position. Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. NOTICE NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the front with rear wheels on the ground, as this may cause serious damage to the transmission. D Do not tow with the key removed or in the "LOCK" position, as the steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight. D When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper and/or underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged during towing. 221
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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(a)
Towing with a wheel lift type truck
D
From front
40G012
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission
from the front with rear wheels on the ground, as this
may cause serious damage to the transmission.
D
From rear
40G013a
Place the ignition key in the ”ACC” position.
NOTICE
D
Do not tow with the key removed or in the ”LOCK”
position, as the steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
D
When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate
ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of
the raised vehicle.
Otherwise, the bumper and/or
underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged
during towing.