1996 Lexus SC 400 Owners Manual - Page 152

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DRIVING TIPS ! CAUTION S The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that S The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not exceed 726 kg (1600 lb.). Exceeding this weight is dangerous. S 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. S The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification Label. the tongue load is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the maximum of 90 kg (200 lb.). 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. 137

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DRIVING TIPS
137
CAUTION
!
S
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo
load) must not exceed 726 kg (1600 lb.). Exceeding
this weight is dangerous.
S
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.
S
The load on either the front or rear axle resulting
from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on
both axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification Label.
S
The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that
the tongue load is 9 to 11% of the total trailer
weight, not exceeding the maximum of 90 kg (200
lb.). 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.