2001 Lexus LX 470 Owners Manual - Page 258

DRIVING TIPS Depending on where you are driving, we recommend you carry some emergency equipment. Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. For your safety and the safety of others, you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. Ask your local Lexus dealer for further details before towing. DINGHY TOWING 32x005 CAUTION When disconnecting a trailer, put the vehicle height in the "LO" (Low) mode and push the active height control switch to turn off the active height control suspension. Otherwise, the vehicle height may be changed because of the automatic leveling function, resulting in an unexpected accident. For details, see "Active height control suspension (AHC)" on page 214. Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with four wheels on the ground) behind a motorhome. NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to your vehicle. 242