Lexus RX 450h Owner's Manual page 245

Important points regarding
trailer loads
Total trailer weight and permissible
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drawbar load
Total trailer weight
A
Weight of the trailer itself plus the trailer
load should be within the maximum towing
capacity. Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous. (P.562)
When towing a trailer, use a friction cou-
pler or friction stabilizer (sway control
device).
When the total trailer weight is over 2000
kg (4409 lb.), a friction stabilizer (sway
control device) is required.
Permissible drawbar load
B
Allocate the trailer load so that the
drawbar load is greater than 25 kg (55.1
lb.) or 4% of the towing capacity. Do not let
the drawbar load exceed the indicated
weight. (P.562)
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4-1. Before driving
Information tag (manufacturer's
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label)
Gross vehicle mass
A
The combined weight of the driver, passen-
gers, luggage, towing hitch, total curb mass
and drawbar load should not exceed the
gross vehicle mass by more than 100 kg
(220.5 lb.). Exceeding this weight is dan-
gerous.
Maximum permissible rear axle
B
capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle should
not exceed the maximum permissible rear
axle capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding
this weight is dangerous.
The values for towing capacity were
derived from testing conducted at sea
level. Take note that engine output and
towing capacity will be reduced at high alti-
tudes.
WARNING
When the gross vehicle mass limit or
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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
lower.
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