Lexus NX300 Owner's Manual page 150

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4-1. Before driving
GCWR, TWR and Unbraked
TWR
Confirm that the gross trailer weight,
gross combination weight, gross vehi-
cle weight, gross axle weight and
tongue weight are all within the limits.
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GCWR
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2WD models: 6306 lb. (2860 kg)
AWD models: 6416 lb. (2910 kg)
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TWR
■
2000 lb. (910 kg)
Unbraked TWR
■
1000 lb. (450 kg)
*
: These models meet the tow-vehicle trail-
ering requirement of SAE International
per SAE J2807.
Trailer Tongue Weight
 A recommended tongue weight
varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described
below.
 To ensure the recommended values
shown below, the trailer must be
loaded by referring to the following
instructions.
• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distrib-
uted so that the tongue weight is 9% to
11%.
(Tongue weight /Gross trailer weight x 100
= 9% to 11%)
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight
and tongue weight can be measured with
platform scales found at a highway weigh-
ing station, building supply company,
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Owners Manu-
trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Gross trailer weight
A
Tongue weight
B
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different
weight capacities. Lexus recommends
the use of Lexus hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. For details, contact your Lexus
dealer.
 If you wish to install a trailer hitch,
contact your Lexus dealer.
 Use only a hitch that conforms to
the gross trailer weight requirement
of your vehicle.
 Follow the directions supplied by the
hitch manufacturer.
 Lubricate the hitch ball with a light
coating of grease.
 Remove the trailer hitch whenever
you are not towing a trailer. After
removing the hitch, seal any mount-
ing hole in the vehicle body to pre-
vent entry of any substances into the
vehicle.