2004 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 323
2004 Lexus IS 300 Manual
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03 07.09 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelet provided. Before towing, release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral (manual) or "N" (automatic). The ignition key must be in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine running). IF YOU CANNOT SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER SV04012 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. If you cannot shift the selector lever, use the shift lock button as follows: 1 Turn the ignition key to "LOCK" or "ACC". Make sure the parking brake is applied. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed screwdriver or equivalent. 304