Lexus RX350 2023 Manual page 188

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4-1. Before driving
Weight limits
 The gross trailer weight must never
exceed 3500 lb. (1585 kg).
 The gross combination weight must
never exceed the following:
2WD models

8965 lb. (4066 kg)
AWD models

9120 lb. (4136 kg)
 The gross vehicle weight must never
exceed the GVWR indicated on the
Certification Label. (P.524)
 The gross axle weight on each axle
must never exceed the GAWR indi-
cated on the Certification Label.
(P.524)
 If the gross trailer weight is over the
unbraked TWR, trailer service
brakes are required.
 If the gross trailer weight is over
2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control
device with sufficient capacity is
required.
GCWR, TWR and Unbraked
TWR
Confirm that the gross trailer weight,
gross combination weight, gross vehi-
cle weight, gross axle weight and
tongue weight are all within the limits.
*
GCWR
■
• 2WD models: 8965 lb. (4066 kg)
• AWD models: 9120 lb. (4136 kg)
*
TWR
■
3500 lb. (1585 kg)
*
Unbraked TWR
■
1000 lb. (453 kg)
*
: This models meet the tow-vehicle traile-
ring requirement of SAE International
per SAE J2807.
Trailer Tongue Weight
 A recommended tongue weight
varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described
below.
 To ensure the recommended values
shown below, the trailer must be
loaded by referring to the following
instructions.
• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distrib-
uted so that the tongue weight is 9% to
11%.
(Tongue weight/Gross trailer weight x 100
= 9% to 11%)
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight
and tongue weight can be measured with
platform scales found at a highway weigh-
ing station, building supply company,
trucking company, junk yard, etc.