2007 Lexus LX 470 Owners Manual - Page 184

2-5. Driving information l Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F[30°C] when driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. (→P. 363) l Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the transmission in P. Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so only after performing the following: Apply the brakes and keep them applied. STEP 2 Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. STEP 3 1 When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. STEP 4 1 Apply the parking brake firmly. STEP 5 1 Shift into "P" and turn off the engine. l When restarting after parking on a slope: STEP 1 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 1 STEP 4 1 With the transmission in the "P" position, start the engine. Be sure to keep the brake pedal pressed. Shift into 3, 2, 1, or "R" position (if reversing). Release the parking brake and brake pedal, and slowly pull or back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes. Have someone retrieve the blocks. 168