2007 Lexus SC 430 Owners Manual - Page 271
2007 Lexus SC 430 Manual
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5-1. Essential information If your vehicle needs to be towed Never tow your vehicle with a sling type tow truck. We recommend having your vehicle towed with a wheel lift type truck or flat bed truck by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service. Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by the state/provincial and local laws. If towing from the rear, the vehicle's front wheels and axles must be in good condition. (→P.258) If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck. n Before towing In the following cases, there may be a problem with your transmission. Contact your Lexus dealer before towing. l l The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move. The vehicle makes an abnormal sound. 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. 256