Tires - Lexus LX570 Manual

2-5. Driving information
Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
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Before towing
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Check that the following conditions are met:
Ensure that your vehicle' s tires are properly inflated. (P. 702)
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Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer' s recommenda-
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tion.
All trailer lights work as required by law.
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All lights work each time you connect them.
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The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
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The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not
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drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue weight, overload-
ing, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
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The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
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regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur-
poses.
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LX570_U (OM60F86U)
No matter which class of tow hitch applies,
for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball
setup must be the proper height for the cou-
pler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball