Trailer Lights; Break–In Schedule; Maintenance; Pre–Towing Safety Check - Lexus RX300 2001 Owner's Manual

DRIVING TIPS

Trailer lights

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D Your vehicle is equipped with a wire harness stored in the
rear end under body. Some models are fitted with a socket
for trailer lights under the rear bumper. Use either of them
to connect and operate the trailer lights. However, the trailer
lights must comply with federal, state/provincial and local
regulations. See your local recreational vehicle dealer or
rental agency for the correct type of wiring and relays for
your trailer. Check for correct operation of the turn signals
and stop lights each time you hitch up. Direct splicing may
damage your vehicle's electrical system and cause a
malfunction of your lights.
Break–in schedule
D Lexus recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new
vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train component
(engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for
the first 800 km (500 miles) of driving.
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Maintenance

D If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent
maintenance due to the additional load.
information, please refer to the scheduled maintenance
information in the "Owner 's Manual Supplement /
Maintenance Schedule".
D Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after
approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.
Pre–towing safety check
D Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or
unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has
an abnormal nose–up or nose–down condition, and check
for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or
other possible causes.
D Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it
cannot shift.
D Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal,
state/provincial or local regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.
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