2010 Lexus IS 250 Owners Manual - Page 542

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5-1. Essential information

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 tie downs

or the vehicle may be damaged.

NOTICE

■

To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission

(vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground.

■

To prevent damaging the vehicle

●

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the ±ENGINE START STOP² switch

OFF.

The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel

straight.

●

When raising the vehicle from the rear, 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 from the rear.