2008 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 394

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5-1. Essential information

Installing towing eyelet

Remove the eyelet cover using a

flat head screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a

rag between the screwdriver and

the vehicle body, as shown in the

illustration.

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Emergency towing procedure

Release the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to N.

Turn the ±ENGINE START STOP² switch to ACCESSORY mode (engine

off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running) position.

CAUTION

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Caution while towing

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Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.

Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on

the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains.

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If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not

function, making steering and braking more difficult.

NOTICE

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To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission

Never tow this vehicle from the rear with front wheels on the ground.

This may cause serious damage to the transmission.

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