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4-1. Before driving
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.
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GCWR
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2WD models: 6306 lb. (2860 kg)
AWD models: 6416 lb. (2910 kg)
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TWR
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2000 lb. (910 kg)
Unbraked TWR
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1000 lb. (450 kg)
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: These models meet the tow-vehicle trail-
ering 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,
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Owners
Manu-
trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Gross trailer weight
A
Tongue weight
B
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different
weight capacities. Lexus recommends
the use of Lexus hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. For details, contact your Lexus
dealer.
If you wish to install a trailer hitch,
contact your Lexus dealer.
Use only a hitch that conforms to
the gross trailer weight requirement
of your vehicle.
Follow the directions supplied by the
hitch manufacturer.
Lubricate the hitch ball with a light
coating of grease.
Remove the trailer hitch whenever
you are not towing a trailer. After
removing the hitch, seal any mount-
ing hole in the vehicle body to pre-
vent entry of any substances into the
vehicle.