2012 Lexus CT 200h Owners Manual - Page 587

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5-1. Essential information

CT200h_U (OM76040U)

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. Always be cautious of the

surroundings and other vehicles while towing.

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Do not turn the ±POWER² switch off.

This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the parking

lock.

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If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not

function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.

If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This may

lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

NOTICE

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To prevent damaging the vehicle

When raising the vehicle, 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.

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To prevent causing serious damage to the hybrid transmission when towing using

a wheel-lift type truck

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

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To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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To prevent causing serious damage to the hybrid transmission in emergency tow-

ing

Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause

serious damage to the hybrid transmission.