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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 (2WD models)

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

■

To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and the transfer (AWD

models)

Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with the ground.

■

To prevent damaging the vehicle

●

Do not tow the vehicle with the ±ENGINE START STOP² switch OFF.

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

straight.

●

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.