2004 Lexus GX470 trailer

DRIVING TIPS
454When restarting out after parking on a slope:
1. With the transmission in Pº position, start the engine. Be
sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.
2. Shift into the 3º, 2º, Lº or Rº 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.
CAUTION

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.
 Slow down and downshift before descending steep
or long downhill grades. Do not make sudden
downshifts.
 Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking efficiency.
HOW TO SAVE FUEL AND MAKE
YOUR VEHICLE LAST LONGER
Improving fuel economy is easy Ð just take it easy. It will help
make your vehicle last longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and repairs:
 Keep your tires inflated at the correct pressure. Check
the pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month.
Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel.
 Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle. Excess
weight puts a heavier load on the engine, causing greater
fuel consumption.
 Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. Once the engine is
running smoothly, begin driving Ð but gently. Remember,
however, that on cold winter days this may take a little
longer.
 Always keep the automatic transmission selector lever
in the Dº position when engine braking is not required.
Driving with the overdrive off will reduce the fuel economy.
(For details, see Automatic transmissionº on page 378.)
 Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts.
 Avoid long engine idling. If you have a long wait and you
are not in traffic, it is better to turn off the engine and start
again later.
 Avoid engine over-revving. Use a gear position suitable
for the road on which you are traveling.

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VEHICLE LOAD LIMITS
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating
capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity. Follow
the load limits shown below.
Total load capacity:With third seats 544 kg (1200 lb.)
Without third seats 454 kg (1000 lb.)
Total load capacity means combined weight of
occupants, cargo and luggage. Tongue load is
included when trailer towing. Seating capacity:
With third seats Total 8 (Front 2, Rear 6)
Without third seats Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of
occupants whose estimated weight is 68 kg (150 lb.)
per person. Depending on the weight of each person,
the seating capacity given may exceed the total load
capacity.
NOTICE
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity, do not exceed the total load
capacity.

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Towing capacity (vehicles with kinetic dynamic
suspension system):
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed for a towing hitch
receiver.
Towing capacity (vehicles without kinetic dynamic
suspension system):
For weight carrying hitch 2268 kg (5000 lb.)
Also for weight distributing hitch2948 kg (6500 lb.)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer
weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your
vehicle is able to tow.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending
on the size (weight) and the number of occupants.
For details, see Capacity and distributionº that
follows.
CAUTION
Do not apply the load more than each load limit.
That may cause not only damage to the tires,
but also deterioration to the steering ability and
braking ability, which may cause an accident.
CARGO AND LUGGAGE
Stowage precautions
When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle,
observe the following:
 Put cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment
when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured
in place.
 Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the
weight as far forward as possible helps maintain
vehicle balance.
 For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary
weight.
CAUTION
To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding
forward during braking, do not stack anything
in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks. Keep cargo and luggage low, as
close to the floor as possible.

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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
For details about trailer towing, see page 442.Example on your vehicle

1Cargo capacity
2Total load capacity
In case that 2 people with the combined weight of
166 kg (366 lb.) are riding in your vehicle, the
available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity
will be as follows:
With third seats
Total load capacity: 544 kg (1200 lb.)
544 kg - 166 kg = 378 kg.
(1200 lb. - 366 lb. = 834 lb.)
Without third seats Total load capacity: 454 kg (1000 lb.)
454 kg - 166 kg = 288 kg.
(1000 lb. - 366 lb. = 634 lb.)

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
586
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
1SPARE10Spare fuse
2ALT140
Charging system and all
components in AM1º,
HEATERº, CDS FANº, FR
FOGº, DEFOGº, AIR SUSº,
AC115V INVº, SEAT HEATERº,
BATT CHGº, TOWING BRKº
and TOWINGº fuses
3SPARE15Spare fuse
4HEATER50Air conditioning system
5AIR
SUS50Rear height control air
suspension
6AM150
All components in ACCº, CIGº,
IG1º, FR WIP-WSHº, RR
WIPº, RR WSHº, DIFFº,
TEMSº and STAº fuses
7TOWING BRK30Trailer brake controller
8J/B50
All components in P FR P/Wº,
P RR P/Wº, D RR P/Wº, D
P/SEATº, P P/SEATº, TAILº,
PANELº and POWER OR
TI&TEº fuses
9BATTCHG30Trailer sub battery
10TOWING40Trailer lights
11CDS FAN20Electric cooling fan
12RR A/C30Rear air conditioning system
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT