2007 Lexus RX 350 Owners Manual - Page 677

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2-5. Driving information

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CAUTION

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To avoid accident or injury

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The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus the weight of cargo) must not exceed

the following.

Without towing package: 2000 lb. (907 kg)

With towing package: 3500 lb. (1588 kg)

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If a trailer and cargo weigh over 2000 lb. (907 kg), use a sway control device

with sufficient capacity.

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The gross combined weight (sum of your vehicle weight plus its load and the total

trailer weight) must not exceed the following.

Without towing package: 7265 lb. (3295 kg)

With towing package: 8765 lb. (3976 kg)

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Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle

weight and trailer tongue load capacities.

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Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About 60% of

the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining 40% in the

rear.

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Vehicles with electronically modulated air suspension, set the vehicle height to

the LO mode and turn off the electronically modulated air suspension to prevent

the vehicle height from automatically changing.

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The tow hitch receiver installed on your vehicle must never be used on another

vehicle.

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Hitches

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If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Use only a hitch that conforms to the total trailer weight requirement.

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Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.

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Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.

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Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After removing

the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any sub-

stances into the vehicle.