1998 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 155

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DRIVING TIPS "Certification label D 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.). Tongue load x 100 = 9 to 11% 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. CAUTION D The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not exceed 907 kg (2000 lb.). Exceeding this weight is dangerous. 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 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification Label. Hitches D If you wish to install a trailer hitch, your Lexus dealer should be consulted. D Use only a hitch which is recommended by the hitch manufacturer and conforms to the total trailer weight requirement. D Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer. Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease. D 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 prevent entry of pollutants such as exhaust fumes, dirt, water, etc. 32L002 NOTICE D 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. "Total trailer weight "Tongue load D Do not use axle-mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires. 155

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Tongue load
Total trailer weight
x 100 = 9 to 11%
DRIVING TIPS
155
"
Certification label
CAUTION
D
The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load)
must not exceed 907 kg (2000 lb.).
Exceeding this weight is
dangerous.
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 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on
the Certification Label.
32L002
"
Total trailer weight
"
Tongue load
D
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.).
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.
Hitches
D
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, your Lexus dealer should be consulted.
D
Use only a hitch which is recommended by the hitch manufacturer and
conforms to the total trailer weight requirement.
D
Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
Lubricate the
hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
D
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 prevent entry of pollutants such as
exhaust fumes, dirt, water, etc.
NOTICE
D
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.
D
Do not use axle–mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.