Lexus NX350 2022 - Towing with Another Vehicle

Towing with another vehicle
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Lexus
dealer or a commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed
truck.Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
NOTICE
■ When towing a vehicle equipped with a Stop & Start system
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with all 4 wheels on the ground, perform the following
procedure before towing the vehicle, in order to protect the system. Turn the engine
switch off and then start the engine or turn the engine switch to ON.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency towing eyelets. This should
only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for short distances at under 18 mph (30
km/h ).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle's
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition.
Situations when it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle
In the following situations, it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle using
cables or chains, as the front wheels may be locked due to the parking lock.
Contact your Lexus dealer or commercial towing service.
● There is a malfunction in the shift control system.
● There is a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
● There is a malfunction in the smart access system with push-button start.
(→ P.588)
● The battery is discharged.
Related Links
Changing the engine switch mode(P. 145)
If a warning message is displayed(P. 572)
Enable the engine immobilizer system(P. 78)
If the vehicle battery is discharged(P. 589)
9-10. If the vehicle cannot move
653
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When trouble arises