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2-5. Driving information 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 fuel consumption. For your safety and the safety of others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer. Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. n Weight limits Confirm that the total trailer weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits. n Gross vehicle weight 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. Also included is the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle. n Gross axle weight 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. Certification Label 180

Section	Page
Quick Reference Pictoral Index	1
Entering and Exiting	6
Before Driving	9
When Driving	18
Rain and Night Driving	27
Driving Comfort	30
Opening and Closing	41
What to do if	45
Customizing Your Lexus	49
Front	53
TOC	54
Pictoral index	58
Foreword	70
Key information	73
Opening, closing and locking the doors	75
Adjustable components seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.	85
Opening and closing the windows and moon roof	112
Refueling	118
Theft deterrent system	121
Safety information	126
Driving procedures	160
Instrument cluster	176
Operating the lights and windshield wipers	185
Using other driving systems	192
Driving information	213
Using the air conditioning system and defogger	241
Using the front audio system	250
Using the rear audio system	280
Using the interior lights	305
Using the storage features	308
Other interior features	313
Maintenance and care	354
Maintenance	359
Do-it-yourself maintenance	365
Essential information	419
Steps to take in an emergency	428
Specifications	458
Customization	482
Initialization	485
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners	487
Abbreviation list	490
Alphabetical index	492
What to do if	500
Gas station information	502
Scheduled Maintenace Guide	503