Lexus RX450H Manual page 354

CAUTION
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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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Vehicle speed while towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
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Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
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Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
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To avoid accident or injury

For vehicles with electronically modulated air suspension, set the vehicle
height to LO mode and turn off the electronically modulated air suspen-
sion to prevent the vehicle height from automatically changing.
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Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
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Do not tow the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed.
NOTICE
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When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that
area.
When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching
a steel bracket.
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