1999 Lexus LX 470 User Guide 1 - Page 261

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing hook and towing cable or chain. The hook and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage. Emergency towing hook precautions: D Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or damaged and that the installation bolts are not loose. D Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook. D Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force. D To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a vertical angle. Always pull straight ahead. NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing hook provided. Before towing, check that the center differential is unlocked. (The indicator light must be off with the ignition on.) Release the parking brake and put the transmission in "N". The ignition key must be in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine running). CAUTION If the emergency towing hook is used to get out when your vehicle becomes stuck in the mud, sand or other condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power, make sure to observe the precautions mentioned below. Otherwise, excessive stress will be put on the hook and the towing cable or chain may break, causing serious injury or damage. D If the towing vehicle can hardly move, do not forcibly continue the towing. Contact your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance. D Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible. D Keep away from the vehicle during towing. CAUTION If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual. 245