2008 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 239

2-5. Driving information 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 2 When driving 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", "L", 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. CAUTION n To avoid an accident l Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower. A instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combination increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause loss of control. l Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not make sudden downshifts. l Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too fre- quently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency. 189