2011 Lexus IS 350 Owners Manual - Page 445

5-1. Essential information NOTICE n To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (vehicles with an automatic transmission) Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground. n To prevent damaging the vehicle l Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the "ENGINE START STOP" switch OFF. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight. l When raising the vehicle from the rear, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed from the rear. Using a flat bed truck If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed truck, it should be tied down at the locations shown in the illustration. If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45°. Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged. 456