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4-1. Before driving
Driving
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Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)
◆Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass),
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible draw
bar load before towing. (
→P. 6 3 2 )
◆Towing hitch/bracket
Lexus recommends the use of the Lexus hitch/bracket for your vehicle.
Other products of a suitable nature and comparable quality may also
be used.
Your vehicle is designed primaril y as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer will have an adve rse effect on handling, performance,
braking, durability, and fuel consum ption. Your safety and satisfaction
depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving
habits. For your safety and the safety of others, do not overload the
vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accor-
dance with the trailer’s character istics and operating conditions.
Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional for further details before towing,
as there are additional legal re quirements in some countries.
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2284-1. Before driving
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■Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar loadTotal trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus the
trailer load should be within the
maximum towing capacity.
Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous. ( →P. 6 3 2 )
When towing a trailer, use a friction
coupler or friction stabilizer (sway
control device).
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the
drawbar load is greater than 25 kg
(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing
capacity. Do not let the drawbar
load exceed the indicated weight.
( → P. 6 3 2 )
Important points regarding trailer loads
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2294-1. Before driving
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Driving
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■Information tag (manufacturer’s label)Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver,
passengers, towing hitch, luggage,
total curb mass and drawbar load
should not exceed the gross vehi-
cle mass by more than 100 kg
(220.5 lb.). Exceeding this weight
is dangerous.
Maximum permissible rear
axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle
should not exceed the maximum
permissible axle capacity by 15%
or more. Exceeding this weight is
dangerous.
The values for towing capacity
were derived from testing con-
ducted at sea level. Take note that
engine output and towing capacity
will be reduced at high altitudes.
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CAUTION
■When the gross vehicle mass limit or maximum permissible axle capacity is
exceeded
Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up areas or
100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is lower.
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious
injury.
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6328-1. Specifications
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2:Vehicles with 265/35R19 tires
*3: Vehicles with towing package
*4:AWD models
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4850mm (190.9 in.)
Overall width 1840 mm (72.4 in.)
Overall height*12WD 1455 mm (57.3 in.)
AWD 1470 mm (57.9 in.)
Wheelbase 2850 mm (112.2 in.)
Tr e a d*1
Front 1575 mm (62.0 in.)
Rear1590 mm (62.6 in.)
1560 mm (61.4 in.)*2
Gross vehicle
mass2WD 2170 kg (4784 lb.)
AWD 2250 kg (4960 lb.)
Maximum
permissible axle
capacityFront 1120 kg (2469 lb.)
Rear 1205 kg (2657 lb.)
Drawbar load*380 kg (176 lb.)
Towing capacity*3With brake1600 kg (3527 lb.)
1000 kg (2205 lb.)*4
Without brake 750 kg (1653 lb.)
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686Alphabetical index
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Towing .......................................................536Emergency towing............................536
Towing capacity ................................. 632
Towing eyelet ......................................539
Trailer towing ............................226, 227
Traction Control (TRC) .....................320
Trailer towing .............................. 226, 227
Transmission ........................................... 244
Automatic transmission .................. 244
Driving mode select switch ........... 315
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................614
M mode .................................................. 248
Paddle shift switches ........................ 247
TRC (Traction Control) .....................320
Trip information ...................................... 103
Trip meters ................................................. 99
Trunk ........................................................... 175 Jam protection function..................... 181
Luggage security system................. 176
Open trunk warning message............................................. 560
Power trunk lid......................................175
Smart entry & start system ............. 128
Trunk closer switch .............................176
Trunk easy closer................................. 177
Trunk features..................................... 409
Trunk grip ................................................ 177
Trunk light ................................................ 177
Trunk opener main switch .............. 176
Trunk opener switch ..........................175
Trunk storage extension ................430
Wireless remote control ................. 155 Trunk light .................................................. 177
Trunk light ................................................177
Wattage ................................................. 647
Turn signal lights ................................... 253
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 519, 521, 523
Turn signal lever................................. 253
Wattage ................................................. 647
USB port
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Utility hook .............................................. 433
Vanity lights .............................................. 412 Vanity lights............................................ 412
Wattage ................................................. 647
Vanity mirrors ..........................................412
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) .......................................321
Vehicle identification number......... 633
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .................................................... 320
Ventilators (seat ventilators) .............419
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ................................................ 320
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