2008 Lexus RX 350 Owners Manual - Page 232
2008 Lexus RX 350 Manual
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2-5. Driving information
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2-5. Driving information
Towing a trailer
Contact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional
requirements such as a towing kits, etc.
Hitch and tow hitch receiver
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Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by
the hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be rated for tow-
ing a higher weight, the operator must never exceed the maximum
weight rating specified for the trailer hitch.
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Trailer tongue load
The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the following.
Without towing package: 200 lb. (90 kg)
With towing package: 350 lb. (158 kg)
(Tongue load / Total trailer weight x 100 = 9 to 11%)
The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with plat-
form scales found at a highway weighing stations, building supply
companies, trucking companies, junk yards, etc.
Total trailer weight
Tongue load