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2-5. Driving information
l When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in the P position, start the engine. Be sure
to keep the brake pedal depressed.
Shift into 3, 2, 1, or the R position (if reversing).
Release the parking brake and brake pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
n Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
l The vehicle's tires are properly inflated. (→P. 4 87)
l Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's recommendation.
l All trailer lights work.
l All lights work each time you connect them.
l The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
l The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not
drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue load, overloading,
worn suspension, or other possible causes.
l The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
l The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local
regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing pur-
poses.
n Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as
an engine, transmission, differential and wheel bearing), Lexus recommends that
you do not tow a trailer until it has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
However, avoid full throttle acceleration.
n Maintenance
l If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (See “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner's Manual Sup-
plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)
l Retighten the fixing bolts of the to
wing ball and bracket after approximately 600
miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
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