Lexus GS 350 Owner's Manual page 221

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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
Trailer towing precautions
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When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded. (P. 215)
To avoid accident or injury
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Do not tow a trailer when the compact spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
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Do not tow a trailer when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire punc-
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ture repair kit.
Do not use cruise control (if equipped) or dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
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when trailer towing.
Vehicle speed in towing
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Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
Before descending hills or long declines
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Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while descending
steep or long downhill grades.
Operation of the brake pedal
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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.
NOTICE
For vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit (if equipped)
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Do not tow anything if a tire that has been repaired using the emergency tire puncture
repair kit is installed. The load on the tire may cause unexpected damage to the tire.
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