2008 Lexus RX 400h Owners Manual - Page 188

2-5. Driving information Connecting trailer lights With tow hitch receiver Use the socket located under the rear bumper. Without tow hitch receiver Use the wire harness stored in the rear end under body. n Front Emblem With towing package Without towing package On vehicles with a towing package, the front emblem has openings, which are designed to improve the cooling performance. n Before towing Check that the following conditions are met: l The vehicle's tires are properly inflated. (→P. 340) l Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's recommendation. l All trailer lights work l All lights work each time you connect them. l The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer. l The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes. l The trailer cargo is securely loaded. l The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes. 190