Lexus 2016 IS 200t - Installing Towing Eyelet to the Vehicle; To Prevent Damage to the Vehicle During Emergency Towing; To Prevent Damage to the Vehicle When Towing Using a Wheel-Lift Type Truck; To Prevent Damage to the Vehicle When Towing with a Sling-Type Truck

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
CAUTION
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains
may become damaged, broken debris may hit people, and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■ Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is 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 oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.