2008 Lexus RX 350 Owners Manual - Page 236
2008 Lexus RX 350 Manual
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2-5. Driving information CAUTION
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2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
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To avoid accident or injury
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The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus the weight of cargo) must not exceed
the following.
Without towing package: 2000 lb. (907 kg)
With towing package: 3500 lb. (1588 kg)
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If a trailer and cargo weigh over 2000 lb. (907 kg), use a sway control device
with sufficient capacity.
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The gross combined weight (sum of your vehicle weight plus its load and the total
trailer weight) must not exceed the following.
Without towing package: 7265 lb. (3295 kg)
With towing package: 8765 lb. (3976 kg)
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Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
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Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About 60% of
the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining 40% in the
rear.
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Vehicles with electronically modulated air suspension, set the vehicle height to
the LO mode and turn off the electronically modulated air suspension to prevent
the vehicle height from automatically changing.
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The tow hitch receiver installed on your vehicle must never be used on another
vehicle.
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Hitches
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If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Lexus dealer.
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Use only a hitch that conforms to the total trailer weight requirement.
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Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
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Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
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Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After removing
the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any sub-
stances into the vehicle.