Lexus RX300 2001 Owner's Manual page 237

DRIVING TIPS
D Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. Put
the transmission in "P". Avoid parking on a slope with a
trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing
the following:
1. Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle
and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes
slowly until the blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into "P" and turn off the engine.
When restarting out after parking on a slope:
1. With the transmission in "P" position, start the engine. Be
sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.
2. Shift into the "2", "L" or "R" position.
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull
or back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply your
brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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D Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing
speed limit, whichever is lower. Because instability
(swaying) of a towing vehicle–trailer combination
usually increases as the speed increases, exceeding
72 km/h (45 mph) may cause loss of control.
D Slow down and downshift before descending steep
or long downhill grades.
downshifts.
D Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking efficiency.
2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)
CAUTION
Do not make sudden