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Jul 11, 2023 | 02:53 PM

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Of course. Nothing is where it’s suppose to be. But yes 1:00 or 10:00.
Next. The owners with wheel locks. Be sure the key is where it should be. And consider a spare key. I usually take the wheel locks off and replace with OEM bolts. For myself the locks are a hassle and poor sense of security. Have a friend that some POS broke into the car to get the wheel lock key.. ended ended up with a broken window and 4 wheels gone.

They were a part of the car deal I couldn't get out of. But I agree, they are a total waste. I guess if you live in an area of high theft they are handy. Our vehicle is a Garage Queen. So they'd have to break in the house and then get into the trunk and get the key to steal the wheels. But I guess if I drive to the grocery store they could get them.

Jul 11, 2023 | 03:20 PM

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My friends broken window and wheel theft was at the agency. Vehicle was 1 day old. Definitely an employee.

Jul 11, 2023 | 03:39 PM

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Correct way to use the alignment pin. Top bolt. hole first.

Interesting that this is in the manual, yet no spare or other tools.

Jul 11, 2023 | 04:03 PM

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Interesting that this is in the manual, yet no spare or other tools.

But the Manual does list all the tools you need. I was surprised they included the Tow Pin. But not the other items.

Jul 11, 2023 | 04:44 PM

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But the Manual does list all the tools you need. I was surprised they included the Tow Pin. But not the other items.

You got a tow pin? Our 2022 didn't.

Jul 11, 2023 | 04:49 PM

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You got a tow pin? Our 2022 didn't.

Yes, one each tow pin. Other than the Electric Charge Cable, that was all that was under the rear hatch.
I filled it up with all the gear received with the Modern Spare, except the spare itself.

Jul 11, 2023 | 05:12 PM

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Interesting that this is in the manual, yet no spare or other tools.

Lexus could have saved more money by not printing that.

Jul 11, 2023 | 05:33 PM

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But the Manual does list all the tools you need. I was surprised they included the Tow Pin. But not the other items.

No Tow Hook but a slotted screw driver under the cargo cover..Did I get screwed (no pun). Does a slotted screw driver look like a Tow Hook in Canada?

Jul 12, 2023 | 08:26 AM

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No Tow Hook but a slotted screw driver under the cargo cover..Did I get screwed (no pun). Does a slotted screw driver look like a Tow Hook in Canada?

And I'm a bit surprised the Canada built NXs didn't come with a Robertson type screwdriver instead, just to confound American owners even more (as I understand, Robertson screws while very popular in Canada and much better than Phillips style screws, are not typically available in the US).