Trailer Towing - Lexus RX300 Manual

DRIVING TIPS

TRAILER TOWING

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger–and–load carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling,
performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel
consumption, etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend on the
proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. For
your safety and the safety of others, you must not overload your
vehicle or trailer. Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or
malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Ask your local Lexus dealer for further details before towing.
NOTICE
When towing a trailer, be sure to consult your Lexus dealer for
further information on additional requirements.
Weight limits
Before towing, make sure the total trailer weight, gross vehicle
weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within
the limits.
The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with
platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building
supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
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61R002a
"Certification label
CAUTION
D The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load)
must not exceed 1588 kg (3500 lb.). Exceeding this weight
is dangerous.
D The gross combination weight (sum of your vehicle weight
plus its load and the total trailer weight) must not exceed
3629 kg (8000 lb.).
D The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the Certification
Label. The gross vehicle weight is the sum weight of the
unloaded vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and
trailer tongue load. It also includes the weight of any
special equipment installed on your vehicle.