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2-5. Driving information
Tire information
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Ensure that your vehicle' s tires are properly inflated. Adjust the tire pressure to
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the recommended pressure. (→P. 617)
Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total trailer
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weight and according to the values recommended by the manufacturer of your
trailer.
Trailer lights
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Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every
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time you hitch up the trailer. Directly wiring up to your vehicle may damage the
electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly.
Please consult at any authorized dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
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and equipped professional when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installation
may cause damage to the vehicle' s lights. Please take care to comply with your
state' s laws when installing trailer lights.
Break-in schedule
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Lexus recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components should
not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
Safety checks before towing
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Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket hitch ball is not
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exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add to the
load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that you will not be towing a load
that exceeds the maximum permissible axle capacity.
Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
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Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if the
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traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the extend-
ing arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they always provide
maximum visibility of the road behind.
Maintenance
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Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
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towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to
normal driving.
Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
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approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
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