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LEXUSNX300/NX200OwnersManualGeneralM78540en
4-1. Before driving
Driving
23 69 mm (2.7 in.)
24 75 mm (3.0 in.)
25 78 mm (3.1 in.)
26 106 mm (4.2 in.)
27 2 mm (0.1 in.)
28 6 mm (0.2 in.)
29 9 mm (0.4 in.)
30 371 mm (14.6 in.)
■ Tire information
● Increase the tire inflation pressure to
20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2
or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value
when towing. (P.479)
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer
tires in accordance with the total trailer
weight and according to the values rec-
ommended by the manufacturer of your
trailer.
■ Trailer lights
Check that the turn signal lights and stop
lights are operating correctly every time
you hitch up the trailer. Directly wiring up to
your vehicle may damage the electrical sys-
tem and stop the lights from functioning
correctly.
■ Break-in schedule
Lexus recommends that vehicles fitted with
new power train components should not be
used for towing trailers for the first 800 km
(500 miles).
■ Safety checks before towing
● Check that the maximum load limit for
the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball is
not exceeded. Bear in mind that the cou-
pling weight of the trailer will add to the
load exerted on the vehicle. Also make
sure that the total load exerted on the
vehicle is within the range of the weight
limits. (P.169)
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
● Supplementary outside rear view mirrors
should be added to the vehicle if the traf-
fic behind cannot be clearly seen with
standard mirrors. Adjust the extending
arms of these mirrors on both sides of the
vehicle so that they always provide maxi-
mum visibility of the road behind.
■ Maintenance
● Maintenance must be performed more
frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight burden
placed on the vehicle compared to nor-
mal driving.
● Retighten all bolts securing the hitching
ball and bracket after towing for approxi-
mately 1000 km (600 miles).
Your vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer. In order to avoid
accident, death or serious injury, keep
the following in mind when towing:
■ Checking connections between
trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the opera-
tion of the connection between the
trailer and lights after driving for a brief
period as well as before starting off.
■ Practicing driving with a coupled
trailer
 Get the feel for turning, stopping
and reversing with the trailer cou-
pled by practicing in an area with no
or light traffic.
 When reversing with a coupled
trailer, hold the section of the steer-
ing wheel nearest to you and rotate
clockwise to turn the trailer left or
counterclockwise to turn it right.
Always rotate a little at a time to pre-
vent steering error. Have someone
Guidance