Canada - Vehicle - Towing Guide

Bulletin
0383

Issue Date
2000-07-20

Market
Canada

Reference
GI-00-005

Model
ES300, GS300, GS400, LS400, LX450, LX470, RX300, SC300, SC400

Year Range
1990~2000

Component
GI

Subject:
LEXUS FLAT (DINGHY) TOWING GUIDE

NOTE: All dinghy towing information for 2001 and newer model year vehicles can now be found in the Owner's Manuals.

The following chart indicates which Lexus vehicles can be Flat (Dinghy) Towed (towed with four wheels on the ground) behind a motor-home.

CAUTION: "Dinghy" towing a vehicle behind a motor-home requires special towing equipment and accessories. Please see your motor-home manufacturer/service outlet for recommended towing equipment.







MODELS AFFECTED:

NOTE: Vehicles that are "Dinghy" towable will not sustain internal damage to the transmission or transfer components, as long as speed/distance limits are observed. If these speed/distance limits are exceeded, you will damage the transmission or transfer components and therefore void the warranty. The transmission must be placed in the neutral position when "Dinghy" towing. After "Dinghy Towing", or at the recommended distance limits, let the engine idle for more than 3 minutes before operating the vehicle or resuming towing.

"Dinghy" towing these vehicles does not eliminate the possibility of damage to other vehicle systems (Body, Chassis, Electrical Systems etc.).


NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.