Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer
will have an adverse effect on handling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel
consumption. 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 accordance with the trailer's characteristics 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 retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details before
towing, as there are additional legal requirements in some countries.
Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), MPAC (Maxi-
mum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible draw bar load before towing.
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.
For vehicles where the towing device blocks any of the lights or license plate, the
following shall be observed:
● Do not use towing devices that cannot be easily removed or repositioned.
● Towing devices must be removed or repositioned when not in use.
Connecting trailer lights
Please consult at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installation may cause
damage to the vehicle's lights. Please take care to comply with your state's laws
when installing trailer lights.
NOTICE
Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your
vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction.
1-5. Entering/exiting the vehicle and loading luggage
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