2009 Lexus GS 350 Owners Manual - Page 560

5-1. Essential information NOTICE n To prevent causing serious damage to the automatic transmission Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground. n To prevent damaging the vehicle l Do not tow the vehicle with the "ENGINE START STOP" switch is OFF. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel straight. l 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. Using a flat bed truck If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed truck, it should be tied down at the locations shown in the illustration. If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45°. Do not overly tighten the tiedowns or the vehicle may be damaged. 502 GS_G_U (OM30B43U) March 8, 2010 10:20 am