Lexus RX 450h 2012 Owner's Manual page 304

Weight limits
● The gross trailer weight must never exceed 3500 lbs (1588 kg).
● The gross combination weight must never exceed 9480 lbs (4297
kg).
● 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, Unbraked TWR, Fifth wheel and Gooseneck towing TWR
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the lim-
its.
■ GCWR*
9480 lb. (4297 kg)
■ TWR*
3500 lb. (1588 kg)
*
: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE Interna-
tional per SAE J2807.
2-5. Driving information
● The gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the GVWR indi-
cated on the Certification Label.
● The gross axle weight on each
axle must never exceed the
GAWR indicated on the Certifi-
cation Label.
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