2006 Lexus LS 430 Owners Manual - Page 332
2006 Lexus LS 430 Manual
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5-1. Essential information Emergency towing If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet(s). This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short distance at low speeds. A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition. 1 Towing eyelet n Emergency towing procedures STEP 1 Release the parking brake. STEP 2 Put the transmission in "N". STEP 3 The ignition switch must be in ACC (engine off) or ON (engine running). 5 When trouble arises CAUTION n Caution while towing l 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 cable or chain. l If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult. 321