2010 Lexus GX460 towing

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2-5. Driving information
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
CAUTION
■To avoid accident or injury
●The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus the weight of cargo) must not exceed
6500 lb. (2948 kg).
●If a trailer and cargo weigh over 2000 lbs. (900 kg), use a sway control device of
sufficient capacity.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lbs. (2268 kg), it is necessary to use a
weight distributing hitch with sufficient capacity.
●If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, keep your vehicle level with the
ground.
●The gross combined weight (sum of your vehicle weight plus its load and the total
trailer weight) must not exceed 13100 lb. (5492 kg).
●Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
●Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About 60 % of
the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining 40 % in the
rear.
●The tow hitch receiver installed on your vehicle must never be used on another
vehicle.
●Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or the po sted towing speed limit, whichever is
lower. A instability (swaying) of the towi ng vehicle-trailer combination increases
as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause loss of control.

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
CAUTION
■To avoid accident or injury
●Do not use cruise control when you are towing.
●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 applying the brakes too fre-
quently.
This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.
■Hitches
●If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Use only a hitch that conforms to the total trailer weight requirement.
●Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
●Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
●Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After removing
the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any sub-
stances into the vehicle.
■When towing a trailer
●If the total trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb . (453 kg), trailer brakes are required.
●Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehicle’s brak-
ing effectiveness.
●Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the
trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is
a risk of the trailer wandering into another lane.

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2-5. Driving information
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
●Use only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
●Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle housing,
wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
■Brakes
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable federal and
state/provincial regulations.
■Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer.
Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross under the trailer
tongue to prevent the tongue from droppi ng to the ground in the case that it
becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain installation proce-
dure, ask your Lexus dealer.
■Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may dama ge your vehicle’s electrical system and
cause a malfunction.

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When driving
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Trailer towing tipsYour vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The 3 main
causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and
improper trailer loading. Keep the following in mind when towing:
● Before starting out, check the trai ler lights and the vehicle-trailer con-
nections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in an
area away from traffic until you be come accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move yo ur hand to the right to move the
trailer to right. (This is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer
attached.) Avoid sharp or prolon ged turning. Have someone guide
you when reversing to reduce the risk of an accident.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increas ed. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss
of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.

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Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

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3-6. Using the storage features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
■Removing the adapter
For second seats (vehicles without third seats)
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups, mugs or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of sudden braking, sud-
den swerving or an accident, cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.
■When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an
accident may occur due to an occupant be ing struck by the open cup holders or
the items stored inside.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the rear cup holders (for second seats [vehicles with third
seat])
Stow the cup holders before stowing the armrest.
Pull up the adapter.
Cup holders

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Removing the luggage coverThe luggage cover can be removed by following the procedure below. Retract the cover and release both
ends, then lift it out.
Vehicles without third seats: After
removing the luggage cover, place
it somewhere other than the pas-
senger compartment.
Stowing the luggage cover (vehicle with third seat)
Push the case while pressing the
lock release button.
Vehicles without a rear automatic
air conditioning system: Shorten
one side only.
Vehicles with a rear automatic air
conditioning system: Shorten both
sides.
STEP1
Lock release button

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
■Caution while driving
●Keep the auxiliary box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occu pant being struck by an open auxiliary
box or the items stored inside.
●Keep the both sides of the luggage cover case locked. Otherwise, the luggage
cover may fly out in case of the sudden braking, sudden serving or an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury. (vehicles without third seats)
●When stowing the luggage cover in the luggage compartment, use the luggage
cover restraining bands to secure the left and right sides of the luggage cover.
Otherwise, the luggage cover may fly out in case of the sudden braking, sudden
serving or an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. (vehicles without third
seats)
■Caution for the luggage cover
Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the luggage
cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing death or seri-
ous injury to the child.