Lexus ES 350 Owner's Manual page 199

2-5. Driving information
● Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P. Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
STEP 1
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and
STEP 2
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly
STEP 3
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
STEP 4
Shift into P and turn off the engine.
STEP 5
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in the P position, start the engine. Be sure
STEP 1
to keep the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into 3, 2, 1, or the R position (if reversing).
STEP 2
Release the parking brake and brake pedal, and slowly pull or
STEP 3
back away from the wheel blocks.
Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
STEP 4
CAUTION
To avoid an accident
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Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or posted towing speed limit, whichever is
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lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combination increases
as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause loss of control.
Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do
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not make sudden downshifts.
Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause
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the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.
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