2005 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 497

DRIVING TIPS D The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the Certification Label. The gross vehicle weight is the sum weight of the unloaded vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load. It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle. D The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the front and rear Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) listed on the Certification Label. " Total trailer weight D The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 10% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the maximum of 294 kg (650 lb.). Tongue load 100 = 10% Total trailer weight D Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailer load should be in the front half of the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear. " Tongue load 472