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... Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-yourself maintenance, and maintenance information. 5 When trouble arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in this manual. 1
... Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-yourself maintenance, and maintenance information. 5 When trouble arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in this manual. 1
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... with the combined weight of 388 lb. (176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be transferred to your trailer will be towing a trailer, load from your vehicle. 2-5. Driving information (6)If your vehicle will be reduced as follows: RX450h 2WD models 459 lb. - 388 lb. = 71 lb. (204...
... with the combined weight of 388 lb. (176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be transferred to your trailer will be towing a trailer, load from your vehicle. 2-5. Driving information (6)If your vehicle will be reduced as follows: RX450h 2WD models 459 lb. - 388 lb. = 71 lb. (204...
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... correctly and used properly, and that you must not overload your trailer's characteristics and operating conditions. You must also ensure that you are affected by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. 2 When driving Contact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional requirements such as a passenger-and-load-carrying vehicle. To...
... correctly and used properly, and that you must not overload your trailer's characteristics and operating conditions. You must also ensure that you are affected by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. 2 When driving Contact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional requirements such as a passenger-and-load-carrying vehicle. To...
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Driving information GCWR, TWR, Unbraked TWR, Fifth wheel and Gooseneck towing TWR Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the limits. 2-5.
Driving information GCWR, TWR, Unbraked TWR, Fifth wheel and Gooseneck towing TWR Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the limits. 2-5.
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If front axle weight cannot be measured with the types of trailers or towing as described below. ● To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must be loaded by referring to the following instructions. • Tongue ...until front fender is 9% to 11%. (Tongue weight /Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9% to 11%) Gross trailer weight Tongue weight If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front axle to the same height as before the trailer connection. Driving information Trailer Tongue Weight ● A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance...
If front axle weight cannot be measured with the types of trailers or towing as described below. ● To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must be loaded by referring to the following instructions. • Tongue ...until front fender is 9% to 11%. (Tongue weight /Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9% to 11%) Gross trailer weight Tongue weight If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front axle to the same height as before the trailer connection. Driving information Trailer Tongue Weight ● A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance...
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After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to the gross trailer weight requirement of Lexus hitch/bracket for your vehicle. ● Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer. 2-5. Driving information Hitch Trailer hitch assemblies ...Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of any substances into the vehicle. 379 Lexus recommends the use of your vehicle. For details, contact your Lexus dealer. ● If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Lexus dealer. ● Use only a hitch that conforms to prevent entry of grease. ...
After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to the gross trailer weight requirement of Lexus hitch/bracket for your vehicle. ● Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer. 2-5. Driving information Hitch Trailer hitch assemblies ...Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of any substances into the vehicle. 379 Lexus recommends the use of your vehicle. For details, contact your Lexus dealer. ● If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Lexus dealer. ● Use only a hitch that conforms to prevent entry of grease. ...
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2-5. Driving information Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball Weight carrying ball position: 45.1 in. (1145 mm) 2 When driving Connecting trailer lights Use the wire harness stored in the rear end under body. 381
2-5. Driving information Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball Weight carrying ball position: 45.1 in. (1145 mm) 2 When driving Connecting trailer lights Use the wire harness stored in the rear end under body. 381
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... loss of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length. ● Avoid sudden braking as speed increases. Do not exceed the posted towing speed limit. ● Lexus recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is generally opposite to the right. (This is 65 mph (104 km/h) on wet or slippery surfaces...
... loss of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length. ● Avoid sudden braking as speed increases. Do not exceed the posted towing speed limit. ● Lexus recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is generally opposite to the right. (This is 65 mph (104 km/h) on wet or slippery surfaces...
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Driving information Trailer towing (RX450h 2WD models and RX450h AWD models without towing package) Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers. 390 2-5. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Driving information Trailer towing (RX450h 2WD models and RX450h AWD models without towing package) Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers. 390 2-5. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
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2-5. NOTICE Driving information Dinghy towing Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
2-5. NOTICE Driving information Dinghy towing Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
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Do-it-yourself maintenance Fuse 13 Ampere 60 A Circuit Electric power steering system IG1 MAIN, TOWING BATT, DEICER, TOWING, STOP, RDI FAN NO. 1, FILTER, RR DEF, AIR SUS, HEATER, ABS NO. 2, H-LP CLN, PBD, ECU-IG1 NO. 1, ECU-IG1 NO. 3, GAUGE NO. 1, ECU-IG1 ...
Do-it-yourself maintenance Fuse 13 Ampere 60 A Circuit Electric power steering system IG1 MAIN, TOWING BATT, DEICER, TOWING, STOP, RDI FAN NO. 1, FILTER, RR DEF, AIR SUS, HEATER, ABS NO. 2, H-LP CLN, PBD, ECU-IG1 NO. 1, ECU-IG1 NO. 3, GAUGE NO. 1, ECU-IG1 ...
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.... 5 ECU-IG1 NO. 6 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 15 A 10 A 36 37 38 39 40 EFI NO. 2 10 A 41 F/PMP DEICER 15 A 25 A 42 43 STOP 7.5 A 44 45 800 TOWING BATT TOWING 20 A 30 A 4-3.
.... 5 ECU-IG1 NO. 6 7.5 A 10 A 7.5 A 15 A 10 A 36 37 38 39 40 EFI NO. 2 10 A 41 F/PMP DEICER 15 A 25 A 42 43 STOP 7.5 A 44 45 800 TOWING BATT TOWING 20 A 30 A 4-3.
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..., audio system, multi-information display, air conditioning system, multiplex communication system Parking lights, front side marker lights, tail lights, license plate lights, front fog lights, towing converter 21 PANEL 10 A 22 TAIL AIR SUS P-SEAT RH OBD FR DOOR RR DOOR FL DOOR RL DOOR FR WASH RR WIP RR WASH...
..., audio system, multi-information display, air conditioning system, multiplex communication system Parking lights, front side marker lights, tail lights, license plate lights, front fog lights, towing converter 21 PANEL 10 A 22 TAIL AIR SUS P-SEAT RH OBD FR DOOR RR DOOR FL DOOR RL DOOR FR WASH RR WIP RR WASH...
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Fuse Ampere Circuit IG1 MAIN, TOWING BATT, DEICER, TOWING, STOP, RDI FAN NO. 1, ABS NO. 1, RR DEF, AIR SUS, HEATER, RDI FAN NO. 2, H-LP CLN, PBD, ECU-IG1 NO. 1, ECUIG1 NO. 3, GAUGE NO. 1, ECU-...
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Fuse Ampere Circuit IG1 MAIN, TOWING BATT, DEICER, TOWING, STOP, RDI FAN NO. 1, ABS NO. 1, RR DEF, AIR SUS, HEATER, RDI FAN NO. 2, H-LP CLN, PBD, ECU-IG1 NO. 1, ECUIG1 NO. 3, GAUGE NO. 1, ECU-...
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... NO. 5 ECU-IG1 NO. 6 36 37 38 39 EFI NO. 2 10 A 40 F/PMP DEICER 15 A 25 A 41 42 STOP 7.5 A 43 44 45 46 47 48 TOWING BATT TOWING FILTER IG1 MAIN H-LP RH HI H-LP LH HI 20 A 30 A 10 A 30 A 15 A 15 A ECU-IG1 NO. 6, BK/UP LP, ECUIG1 NO. 5, ECU...
... NO. 5 ECU-IG1 NO. 6 36 37 38 39 EFI NO. 2 10 A 40 F/PMP DEICER 15 A 25 A 41 42 STOP 7.5 A 43 44 45 46 47 48 TOWING BATT TOWING FILTER IG1 MAIN H-LP RH HI H-LP LH HI 20 A 30 A 10 A 30 A 15 A 15 A ECU-IG1 NO. 6, BK/UP LP, ECUIG1 NO. 5, ECU...
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..., audio system, multi-information display, air conditioning system, multiplex communication system Parking lights, front side marker lights, tail lights, license plate lights, front fog lights, towing converter 21 PANEL 10 A 22 TAIL AIR SUS P-SEAT RH OBD FR DOOR RR DOOR FL DOOR RL DOOR FR WASH RR WIP RR WASH...
..., audio system, multi-information display, air conditioning system, multiplex communication system Parking lights, front side marker lights, tail lights, license plate lights, front fog lights, towing converter 21 PANEL 10 A 22 TAIL AIR SUS P-SEAT RH OBD FR DOOR RR DOOR FL DOOR RL DOOR FR WASH RR WIP RR WASH...
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... system (RX450h) is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by all towing, and abide by your transmission (RX350) or hybrid transmission (RX450h). Use a safety chain system for all state/provincial and local laws. 2WD models: If towing your vehicle with your Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flatbed truck...
... system (RX450h) is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by all towing, and abide by your transmission (RX350) or hybrid transmission (RX450h). Use a safety chain system for all state/provincial and local laws. 2WD models: If towing your vehicle with your Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flatbed truck...
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...'s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition. Essential information Emergency towing RX350 If a tow truck is not available in the vehicle to the emergency towing eyelet(s). A driver must be in an emergency, your vehicle may be attempted on hard, surfaced roads...to steer and operate the brakes. This should only be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to steer and operate the brakes. RX450h If a tow truck is not available in the vehicle to the emergency towing eyelet(s). 5-1. A driver must be in an emergency, your ...
...'s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition. Essential information Emergency towing RX350 If a tow truck is not available in the vehicle to the emergency towing eyelet(s). A driver must be in an emergency, your vehicle may be attempted on hard, surfaced roads...to steer and operate the brakes. This should only be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to steer and operate the brakes. RX450h If a tow truck is not available in the vehicle to the emergency towing eyelet(s). 5-1. A driver must be in an emergency, your ...
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5-1. With the mechanical key inserted, remove the eyelet cover by pulling it towards you. 5 STEP 2 Insert the towing eyelet into the hole and tighten as much as possible by pulling it towards you. When trouble arises 851 Type B STEP 1 Insert the mechanical key (→P. 58) into the groove and release the claws. With the mechanical key inserted, remove the eyelet cover by hand. Essential information Installing towing eyelets Type A STEP 1 Insert the mechanical key (→P. 58) into the groove and release the claws.
5-1. With the mechanical key inserted, remove the eyelet cover by pulling it towards you. 5 STEP 2 Insert the towing eyelet into the hole and tighten as much as possible by pulling it towards you. When trouble arises 851 Type B STEP 1 Insert the mechanical key (→P. 58) into the groove and release the claws. With the mechanical key inserted, remove the eyelet cover by hand. Essential information Installing towing eyelets Type A STEP 1 Insert the mechanical key (→P. 58) into the groove and release the claws.
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Towing with a sling-type truck Do not tow with the bumper. 5-1. Essential information STEP 3 Using the tip of the wheel nut wrench, tighten down the towing eyelet securely without interfering with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage. Towing with a wheel-lift type truck From the front (2WD models) Release the parking brake. 852
Towing with a sling-type truck Do not tow with the bumper. 5-1. Essential information STEP 3 Using the tip of the wheel nut wrench, tighten down the towing eyelet securely without interfering with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage. Towing with a wheel-lift type truck From the front (2WD models) Release the parking brake. 852