1999 Lexus LX 470 User Guide 2 - Page 237

DRIVING TIPS Disconnecting a trailer Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line and perform the following: 1. Put the active height control suspension in the "LO" mode. (Make sure the vehicle height is in the "LO" mode by pushing the height select switch on the "B"side.) 2. Turn the ignition switch off or push the height control switch to turn off the active height control suspension. 3. Set the supporting leg of a trailer on the ground and raise the hitch by 100 mm (4 in.) 4. Turn the ignition switch on or push the height control switch to turn on the active height control suspension. 5. Wait for about 20 seconds until the rear vehicle height is lowered by the automatic leveling function. 6. Make sure the hitch is disconnected. If not, raise the hitch higher and repeat steps 2 through 5. 7. Move the vehicle forward in the "LO" mode where the hitch does not touch anything in the "N" mode. 8. Put the active height control suspension in the "N" mode. Pre-towing safety check D Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down condition, and check for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other possible causes. D Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it cannot shift. D Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal, state/provincial or local regulation. If they do not, install required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes. 221