2005 Lexus LS 430 Owners Manual - Page 457
2005 Lexus LS 430 Manual
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY (a) Towing with a wheel lift type truck D From front D From rear 40L171 40L172 Place the ignition switch in the "ACC" position. Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels. NOTICE NOTICE Never tow a vehicle from the front with rear wheels on the ground, as this may cause serious damage to the transmission. D Do not tow with the key removed or in the "LOCK" position, as the steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight. D When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper and/or underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged during towing. 418
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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(a)
Towing with a wheel lift type truck
D
From front
40L171
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle from the front with rear wheels on
the ground, as this may cause serious damage to the
transmission.
D
From rear
40L172
Place the ignition switch in the °ACC± position.
NOTICE
D
Do not tow with the key removed or in the °LOCK±
position, as the steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
D
When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate
ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of
the raised vehicle.
Otherwise, the bumper and/or
underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged
during towing.