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When driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. 
That weight may not safely exc eed the available cargo and luggage
load

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Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity. 
■ Total load capacity: 
With third seats —

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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load carrying vehi-
cle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, performance,
brakin

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When driving
Towing a trailerContact your Lexus dealer for furt her information about additional
requirements such as a towing kits, etc.
Hitch and tow hitch receiver

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■Tow hitch receiver
A tow hitch receiver installed
under the rear bumper is rated for
weight that does not exceed the
vehicle’s total towing weight.
Selecting trailer

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■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●The vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P.  3 8 5 )
●Trailer tires are inflated according to th

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CAUTION
■To avoid accident or injury
●The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus the weight of cargo) must not exceed
6500 lb. (2948 kg).
●If a tra

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NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch 
●Use only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body d

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When driving
Trailer towing tipsYour vehicle will handle differently  when towing a trailer. The 3 main
causes of vehicle-trailer accidents  are driver error, excessive

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When driving
●Always place wheel blocks under  both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the pa rking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in “P