Trailer Towing (Vehicles Without Towing Package); Trailer Towing (For South Africa) - Lexus RX 450h Owner's Manual

Trailer towing (vehicles with-
out towing package)
Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch or the use
of a tow hitch carrier for a wheel-
chair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.
Towing capacity: 0 kg (0 lb.)
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4-1. Before driving
Trailer towing (for South
Africa)
Your vehicle is designed primarily
as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer will have an adverse
effect on handling, performance,
braking, durability, and fuel con-
sumption. Your safety and satisfac-
tion depend on the proper use of
correct equipment and cautious
driving habits. For your safety and
the safety of others, do not overload
the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme
care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the trailer's char-
acteristics and operating condi-
tions.
Lexus warranties do not apply to
damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial pur-
poses.
Contact your Lexus dealer for fur-
ther information about additional
requirements such as a towing kit,
etc.
Tire information
■
Increase the tire inflation pressure to
●
2
20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
greater than the recommended value
when towing. (P.562)
Increase the air pressure of the trailer
●
tires in accordance with the total trailer
weight and according to the values rec-
ommended by the manufacturer of your
trailer.
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4
or bar, 3 psi)