tow bar Lexus IS220d 2012 Owner's Manual

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2-5. Driving information
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Trailer towing
The strain of towing a trailer will have a negative impact on the run-
ning performance, handling, fuel consumption and endurance of your
vehicle. Use the vehicle features in the correct manner and operate the
vehicle with care for safer driving and optimal comfort. Damage and/
or malfunctions that occur as a result of towing performed for com-
mercial purposes are not covered by the Lexus warranty.
Ask your local authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, for further details before towing,
as there are additional legal requirements in some countries.
Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle
Mass), MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and
permissible draw bar load before towing. (P. 534)
Towing hitch/bracket
Lexus recommends the use of the Lexus hitch/bracket for
your vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and compa-
rable quality may also be used.
To prevent an accident
The handling of the vehicle will feel different when towing a
trailer. Beware of the 3 most common causes of towing-
related accidents: driver error, excessive speed, and overload-

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When driving
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Important points regarding trailer loads
Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus
the trailer load should be within
the maximum towing capacity.
Exceeding this weight is dan-
gerous.
(P. 534)
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that
the drawbar load is greater than
25 kg (55.1 lb.) or 4% of the
towing capacity. Do not let the
drawbar load exceed the indi-
cated weight. (P. 534)

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IS250/220d/200d_EEInformation tag (manufacturer’s label)
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the
driver, passengers, towing hitch,
total curb mass and drawbar
load should not exceed the
gross vehicle mass by more
than 100 kg (220.5 lb.). Exceed-
ing this weight is dangerous.
Maximum permissible rear
axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear
axle should not exceed the max-
imum permissible axle capacity
by 15% or more. Exceeding this
weight is dangerous.
The values for towing capacity
were derived from testing con-
ducted at sea level. Take note
that engine output and towing
capacity will be reduced at high
altitudes.
CAUTION
When the gross vehicle mass limit or maximum permissible axle capacity is
exceeded
Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up
areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is the lower.

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IS250/220d/200d_EE1110 mm (43.7 in.)
681 mm (26.8 in.)
360 mm (14.2 in.)
IS250:
Vehicles with
badges* 377 mm (14.8 in.)
Vehicles without
badges* 367 mm (14.4 in.)
Vehicles sold in Turkey,
Ukraine, Kazakhstan and
Belarus . 379 mm (14.9 in.)
IS220d and IS200d:
379 mm (14.9 in.)
10 mm (0.4 in.)
8 mm (0.3 in.)
*: Except Turkey, Ukraine,
Kazakhstan and Belarus
Tire information
Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. (P. 548)
Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
Trailer lights
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every
time you hitch up the trailer. Directly wiring up to your vehicle may damage
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length4585 mm (180.5 in.)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 in.)
Overall height*1
IS250
1425 mm (56.1 in.)
*2
1440 mm (56.7 in.)*3
IS220d and IS200d
1425 mm (56.1 in.)
*4
1440 mm (56.7 in.)*5
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.4 in.)
Tread
Front1535 mm (60.4 in.)
Rear1525 mm (60 in.)*4
1535 mm (60.4 in.) *5
Gross vehicle mass
IS250
2045 kg (4508 lb.)
IS220d and IS200d
2075 kg (4575 lb.)
Maximum permis-
sible axle capacityFront
IS250
1070 kg (2359 lb.)
IS220d and IS200d
1090 kg (2403 lb.)
Rear1150 kg (2535 lb.)
Drawbar load70 kg (154.4 lb.)
Towing capacity
with
brake1500 kg (3307 lb.)
without
brake560 kg (1235 lb.)

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Vehicle specifica-
IS250/220d/200d_EECompact spare tire (if equipped)
Tire size
Ty p e A
T125/70D17 98M
Ty p e B
T145/70D17 106M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure)
420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi)
Wheel size17  4T
When towing a trailer
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire inflation
pressure, and drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).