1996 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 131

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DRIVING TIPS S Lexus recommends removing the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer to reduce the possibility of additional damage caused by the hitch if your vehicle is struck from behind. After removing the hitch, seal any mounting holes in the vehicle body to pervent entry of pollutants such as exhaust fumes, dirt, water, etc. S Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer so that the rear license plate can be seen clearly. ! CAUTION S If the total trailer weight exceeds 450 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are required. S Never tap into your vehicle's hydraulic system as it will lower its braking effectiveness. S Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is possible danger of the trailer wandering over into another lane. NOTICE S Install the trailer hitch using only the position recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage. S Do not use axle-mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires. Tires S Ensure that your vehicle's tires are properly inflated. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommneded cold tire pressure indicated below: Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi) Front 220 (2.2, 32) Rear 220 (2.2, 32) Brakes and safety chains S Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable federal and state/provincial regulations. S A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in case it becomes damaged or separated. For correct safety chain procedures, follow the hitch or trailer manufacter's recommendations. 124 S The trailer tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the trailer manufacturer in respect to the total trailer weight.

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DRIVING TIPS
124
S
Lexus recommends removing the trailer hitch whenever
you are not towing a trailer to reduce the possibility of
additional damage caused by the hitch if your vehicle is
struck from behind. After removing the hitch, seal any
mounting holes in the vehicle body to pervent entry of
pollutants such as exhaust fumes, dirt, water, etc.
S
Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a
trailer so that the rear license plate can be seen clearly.
NOTICE
S
Install the trailer hitch using only the position
recommended by your Lexus dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause
body damage.
S
Do not use axle–mounted hitches as they can
cause damage to the axle housing, wheel bearings,
wheels or tires.
Brakes and safety chains
S
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform
to
any
applicable
federal
and
state/provincial
regulations.
S
A safety chain must always be used between the
towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave sufficient slack in
the chain for turns. The chain should cross under the
trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to
the ground in case it becomes damaged or separated.
For correct safety chain procedures, follow the hitch
or trailer manufacter’s recommendations.
CAUTION
!
S
If the total trailer weight exceeds 450 kg (1000 lb.),
trailer brakes are required.
S
Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system as
it will lower its braking effectiveness.
S
Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain
securely attached to both the trailer and the
vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or
hitch ball, there is possible danger of the trailer
wandering over into another lane.
Tires
S
Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. Adjust
the tire pressure to the recommneded cold tire pressure
indicated below:
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)
Front
220 (2.2, 32)
Rear
220 (2.2, 32)
S
The trailer tires should be inflated to the pressure
recommended by the trailer manufacturer in respect to the
total trailer weight.