1914-1. Before driving
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Driving
NX300h_OM_USA_OM78082U
●A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types of trailers
or towing as described below.
●To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must be loaded
by referring to the following instructions. •Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be dist ributed so that the tongue weight is
9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight /Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9% to 11%)
Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight
The gross trailer weight, gross axle we ight and tongue weight can be mea-
sured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building
supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Lexus recommends the
use of Lexus hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your Lexus
dealer.
●If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight requirement of your
vehicle.
●Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
●Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating 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
substances into the vehicle.
Trailer Tongue Weight
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2
Hitch
6129-1. Specifications
NX300h_OM_USA_OM78082U
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed wi th a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50.0 kgf)
while the hybrid system is operating.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*Front
4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Rear differential (Rear electric motor) (AWD models)
Fluid capacity*1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration
in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*4.13 in. (105 mm) Min.
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
