Lexus LX600 (2022 year). Manual in english

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When the following unusual operation
is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the engine output
may be restrained.



When the shift lever is shifted to R



When the shift lever is shifted from P
or R to forward drive shift position
such as D

When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information display.
Read the message and follow the instruc-
tion.

: Depending on the situation, the shift

position may not be changed.

■

Drive-Start Control (DSC)

●

When the Active TRAC is turned off

(



P.366), sudden start restraint control

also does not operate. If your vehicle has

trouble escaping from the mud or fresh

snow due to sudden start restraint con-

trol operation, deactivate Active TRAC

(



P.366) so that the vehicle may

become able to escape from the mud or

fresh snow.

Also, sudden start restraint control will not

operate in the following conditions:

• When the four-wheel drive control

switch is in “L4” position.

• When the center differential is locked

• When Multi-terrain Select is selected

NOTICE

■

If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-

lowing situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress the

brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.

●

It may be difficult to control your vehi-

cle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat

tire (



P.511)

■

When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded

after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause

the following serious damage to the vehi-

cle:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by water

immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded

road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure

to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-

lowing:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality of oil

and fluid used for the engine, transmis-

sion, transfer, differentials, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the propeller

shaft, bearings and suspension joints

(where possible), and the function of

all joints, bearings, etc.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift

the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may

cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle

may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-

tor pedal is accidentally depressed.

Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])

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Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:

WARNING

■

Things that must not be carried in the

luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if

loaded in the luggage compartment:

●

Receptacles containing gasoline

●

Aerosol cans

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Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals

from being depressed properly, may

block the driver’s vision, or may result in

items hitting the driver or passengers,

possibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-

gage compartment whenever possi-

ble.

●

Do not stack anything in the luggage

compartment higher than the seat-

backs.

●

When you fold down the rear seats,

long items should not be placed

directly behind the front seats.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-

gage compartment. It is not designed

for passengers. They should ride in

their seats with their seat belts prop-

erly fastened. Otherwise, they are

much more likely to suffer death or

serious bodily injury, in the event of

sudden braking, sudden swerving or

an accident.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage in or on

the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear seats

(when stacking items)

• On the luggage cover (if equipped)

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

• On the auxiliary box or tray that has no

lid

●

Secure all items in the occupant com-

partment.

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When loading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier

Observe the following precautions:

●

Place the cargo so that its weight is

distributed evenly between the front

and rear axles.

●

If loading long or wide cargo, never

exceed the vehicle overall length or

width. (



P.534)

●

Before driving, make sure the cargo is

securely fastened on the roof luggage

carrier.

●

Loading cargo on the roof luggage

carrier will make the center of gravity

of the vehicle higher. Avoid high

speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,

sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,

otherwise it may result in loss of con-

trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to

operate this vehicle correctly and

result in death or serious injury.

●

If driving for a long distance, on rough

roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehi-

cle now and then during the trip to

make sure the cargo remains in its

place.

●

Do not exceed 165 lb. (75 kg) cargo

weight on the roof luggage carrier.

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Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
ity)



(Total weight of occupants)

Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit



(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750
(5



150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step
4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
(



P.174)

Cargo capacity

Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) (



P.534)

When 2 people with the combined
weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your
vehicle, which has a total load capacity
(vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg),
the available amount of cargo and lug-

NOTICE

■

When loading cargo

Be careful not to scratch the surface of

the moon roof.

Capacity and distribution

WARNING

■

Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum axle

weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occupant’s

weight and the cargo load is less than

the total load capacity, do not apply

the load unevenly. Improper loading

may cause deterioration of steering or

braking control which may cause

death or serious injury.

Calculation formula for your
vehicle

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gage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:

lb. (kg) - A

lb. (kg) = C

lb. (kg)

: A = Weight of people

: B = Total load capacity

: C = Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with
the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on,
the available cargo and luggage load will
be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D

lb. (kg) = E

lb. (kg)

: D = Additional weight of people

: E = Available cargo and luggage load

As shown in the example above, if the
number of occupants increases, the
cargo and luggage load will be
reduced by an amount that equals the
increased weight due to the additional
occupants. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants
causes an excess of the total load
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.

■

Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire

and loading information label. (



P.474)

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) and
cargo capacity.



Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):



P.534

Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.



Seating capacity:



P.535

Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb.
(68 kg) per person.



TWR (Trailer Weight Rating):



P.179, 534

TWR means the maximum gross
trailer weight (trailer weight plus its
cargo weight) that your vehicle is
able to tow.



Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or
decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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Before towing

Check that the following conditions are

met:

WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to the tires,

but also degrade steering and braking

ability, resulting in an accident.

Trailer towing (with towing
hitch)

Your vehicle is designed primarily
as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have
an adverse impact on handling, per-
formance, braking, durability, and
fuel consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer.
You must also ensure that you are
using appropriate towing equip-
ment, that the towing equipment
has been installed correctly and
used properly, and that you employ
the requisite driving habits.

Vehicle-trailer stability and braking
performance are affected by trailer
stability, brake performance and
setting, trailer brakes, the hitch and
hitch systems (if equipped).

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme
care and drive the vehicle in accor-
dance with your trailer’s character-
istics and operating conditions.

Lexus warranties do not apply to
damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial pur-
poses.

Contact your Lexus dealer for fur-
ther information about additional
requirements such as towing kits,
etc.

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Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are prop-

erly inflated. (



P.540)

●

Trailer tires are inflated according to the

trailer manufacturer’s recommendation.

●

All trailer lights work as required by law.

●

All lights work each time you connect

them.

●

The trailer ball is set at the proper height

for the coupler on the trailer.

●

The trailer is level when it is hitched.

Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and

check for improper tongue weight, over-

loading, worn suspension, or other possi-

ble causes.

●

The trailer cargo is securely loaded.

●

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.

■

When towing a trailer

Disable the following systems, as the sys-

tems may not operate properly.

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (



P.229)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-

speed range (



P.241)

●

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (



P.257)

●

Intuitive parking assist (



P.261)

●

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function

(



P.267)

●

RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function

(



P.272)

●

PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

(



P.275)

WARNING

■

Trailer towing precautions

●

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme

care and drive the vehicle in accor-

dance with the trailer’s characteristics

and operating conditions. Failure to do

so could cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury. Vehicle stabil-

ity and braking performance are

affected by trailer stability, brake set-

ting and performance, and the hitch.

Your vehicle will handle differently

when towing a trailer.

●

Vehicles with AHC: Set the vehicle

height to L mode and turn off the AHC

when you connect a trailer, otherwise

the vehicle height may change due to

the automatic leveling function, and

you may catch part of your body in the

vehicle, resulting in an accident.

(



P.346)

■

To avoid accident or injury

●

Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked

TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.

●

If the gross trailer weight is over 2000

lb. (907 kg), a sway control device

with sufficient capacity is required.

●

If the gross trailer weight is over 5000

lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing

hitch with sufficient capacity is

required.

●

Adjust the tongue weight within the

appropriate range. Place heavier

loads as close to the trailer axle as pos-

sible.

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GCWR (Gross Combination
Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross combi-
nation weight. The gross combination
weight is the sum of the total vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed
on the vehicle) and the weight of the
trailer being towed (including the
cargo in the trailer).

WARNING

●

Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h),

the posted towing speed limit or the

speed limit for your trailer as set forth

in your trailer owner’s manual, which-

ever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently

before making a turn, in cross winds,

on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help

avoid an accident. If you experience a

vehicle-trailer instability from reducing

a certain speed, slow down and make

sure you keep your vehicle speed

under the speed of which you experi-

ence the instability.

●

Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp

turns.

●

Do not apply the brakes suddenly as

you may skid, resulting in jackknifing

and loss of vehicle control. This is

especially true on wet or slippery sur-

faces.

●

Do not exceed the trailer hitch assem-

bly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross

axle weight and trailer tongue weight

capacities.

●

Do not use dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range when towing.

●

Slow down and downshift before

descending steep or long downhill

grades. Do not make sudden down-

shifts while descending steep or long

downhill grades.

●

Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely

on steep long downhills. Before

descending steep or long downhill

grades, slow down and downshift. Do

not make sudden downshifts when

descending steep or long downhill

grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal

down too long or applying the brakes

too frequently. This could cause the

brakes to overheat and result in

reduced braking efficiency.

■

When towing a trailer

Lexus recommends trailers with brakes

that conform to any applicable federal

and state/provincial regulations.

●

If the gross trailer weight exceeds

unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are

required. Lexus recommends trailers

with brakes that conform to all applica-

ble federal and state/provincial regu-

lations.

●

Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic

system, as this will lower the vehicle’s

braking effectiveness.

●

Never tow a trailer without using a

safety chain securely attached to both

the trailer and the vehicle. If damage

occurs to the coupling unit or hitch

ball, there is danger of the trailer wan-

dering into another lane.

Towing related terms

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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)

The maximum allowable gross vehicle
weight. The gross vehicle weight is the
total weight of the vehicle. When tow-
ing a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed
on the vehicle) and the tongue weight.

■

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing)

The maximum allowable gross axle
weight. The gross axle weight is the
load placed on each axle (front and
rear).

Front GAWR

Rear GAWR

■

TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross trailer
weight. The gross trailer weight is the
sum of the trailer weight and the weight
of the cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming base vehi-
cle with one driver, one front passen-
ger towing package (if available), hitch
and hitch systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, passen-
gers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce
the trailer weight rating so as not to exceed
GCWR, GVWR and GAWR.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000
lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended to use a
trailer with 2 or more axles.

(With brakes)

■

Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer
Weight Rating)

The trailer weight rating for towing a
trailer without a trailer service brake
system.

A
B

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(Without brakes)

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Tongue Weight

The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.
(



P.180)



The gross trailer weight must never
exceed 8000 lb. (3630 kg).



The gross combination weight must
never exceed 15230 lb. (6910 kg).



The gross vehicle weight must never
exceed the GVWR indicated on the
Certification Label.



The gross axle weight on each axle
must never exceed the GAWR indi-
cated on the Certification Label.



If the gross trailer weight is over the
unbraked TWR, trailer service
brakes are required.



If the gross trailer weight is over
2000 lbs. (907 kg), a sway control
device with sufficient capacity is
required.



If the gross trailer weight is over
5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight dis-
tributing hitch with sufficient capac-
ity is required.

Confirm that the gross trailer weight,
gross combination weight, gross vehi-
cle weight, gross axle weight and
tongue weight are all within the limits.

■

GCWR

15230 lb. (6910 kg)

■

TWR

8000 lb. (3630 kg)

■

Unbraked TWR

1650 lb. (750 kg)

: This model meets the tow-vehicle traile-

ring requirement of SAE International
per SAE J2807.

Weight limits

GCWR, TWR and Unbraked
TWR

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

A recommended tongue weight
varies in accordance 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 Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distrib-
uted so that the tongue weight 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 weight as before the trailer con-
nection.
If front axle weight cannot be mea-
sured directly, measure the front
fender height above the front axle
before connection. Adjust weight dis-
tributing hitch torque until front fender
is returned to the same height as
before connection.

The gross trailer weight, gross axle
weight and tongue weight can be mea-
sured with platform scales found at a
highway weighing station, building
supply company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.

Trailer hitch assemblies have different
weight capacities. Lexus recommends
the use of Lexus hitch/bracket for 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
the gross trailer weight requirement
of your vehicle.



Follow the directions supplied by
the hitch manufacturer.



Lubricate the hitch ball with a light
coating of grease.



Remove the hitch ball whenever you
are not towing a trailer. Remove the
trailer hitch if you do not need it.
After removing the hitch, seal any
mounting holes in the vehicle body
to prevent entry of any substances
into the vehicle.

Trailer Tongue Weight

A
B

Hitch

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Remove the clips.

Pull the lower edge of the hitch
cover toward you and remove the
2 craws.

Pull the hitch cover toward you and
remove it.

When reattaching the cover, reverse the

steps listed.

Use the correct trailer ball for your
application.

Trailer ball load rating

Matches or exceeds the gross trailer

WARNING

■

Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have different

weight capacities established by the

hitch manufacturer. Even though the

vehicle may be physically capable of

towing a higher weight, the operator

must determine the maximum weight

rating of the particular hitch assembly

and never exceed the maximum weight

rating specified for the trailer hitch.

Exceeding the maximum weight rating

set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can

cause an accident resulting in death or

serious personal injuries.

NOTICE

■

When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recommended by

your Lexus dealer. Do not install the

trailer hitch on the bumper; this may

cause body damage.

Removing hitch cover

Selecting trailer ball

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weight rating of the trailer.

Ball diameter

Matches the size of the trailer coupler.
Most couplers are stamped with the
required trailer ball size.

Shank length

Protrudes beyond the bottom of the lock
washer and nut by at least 2 threads.

Shank diameter

Matches the ball mount hole diameter size.

■

Matching trailer ball height to trailer

coupler height

No matter which class of tow hitch applies,

for a safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball

setup on must be proper height for the cou-

pler on the trailer.

Coupler

Trailer ball

Weight carrying ball position: 53.2
in. (1352.5 mm)

Hitch receiver pin hole position:
45.7 in. (1161.5 mm)

Use the wire harness stored in the rear
end under the vehicle body.

Please consult your dealer when
installing trailer lights, as incorrect
installation may cause damage to the
vehicle’s lights. Please take care to
comply with your state’s laws when
installing trailer lights.

■

Service connector for towing brake

controller

Your vehicle is equipped with a service

connector for the trailer brake controller.

Trailer class

Typical trailer ball size

2 5/16 in.

II and III

2 in.

1 7/8 in.

Positions for towing hitch
receiver and hitch ball

Connecting trailer lights

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Please consult your dealer when installing

trailer brake systems to the vehicle.

■

Auto current cut-off function

In case of over current, the auto cut-off

function stops the power flowing to the

trailer lights to prevent damage to the vehi-

cle’s electrical system.
This function is activated when the rated

current of any of the following trailer light

circuit components is exceeded:

●

Stop/turn signal light (right): maximum

10 A

●

Stop/turn signal light (left): maximum 10

■

When the auto current cut function is

activated

If a trailer light does not come on due to the

activation of the auto current cut function,

the light system will need to be reset.
Follow the reset procedure shown below.

●

If a tail light does not come on, turn off the

headlight switch.

●

If the right-side stop/turn signal light does

not come on, put the turn signal in the off

position or remove foot from the brake

pedal.

●

If the left-side stop/turn signal light does

not come on, put the turn signal in the off

position or remove foot from the brake

pedal.

If the emergency flashers do not operate,
press the emergency flasher switch to turn
them off.
After the light system is reset, operate the
light switches again to see if the lights oper-
ate normally.
If the lights do not operate normally, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Stop your vehicle and a trailer in line
and perform the following:



Connecting a trailer

Put the AHC in L mode.

Turn off the engine switch or the
AHC.

Connect a trailer.

Turn on the engine switch or the
AHC.

Select N mode with the height
select switch.

When a vehicle loaded with four occu-

pants tows a trailer of about 4000 lb.

(1800 kg) with more than about 400 lb.

(180 kg) tongue load, N mode may not be

selected. However, there is no problem to

continue normal driving. Drive with suffi-

cient care because of large load.



Disconnecting a trailer

Put the AHC in L mode. (Make
sure the vehicle height is in L mode
by pressing the height select switch

Turn off the engine switch or the
AHC.

Set the supporting leg of a trailer on
the ground and raise the hitch by 4
in. (100 mm).

Turn on the engine switch or the
AHC.

Wait for about 20 seconds until the
rear vehicle height is lowered by
the automatic leveling function.

NOTICE

■

Do not directly splice trailer lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights.

Directly splicing trailer lights may dam-

age your vehicle’s electrical system and

cause a malfunction.

Connecting and disconnecting a
trailer (vehicles with AHC)

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Make sure the hitch is discon-
nected. If not, raise the hitch higher
and repeat steps

through

Move the vehicle forward in L
mode where the hitch does not
touch anything in N mode.

Put the AHC in N mode.

Your vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an
accident, death or serious injury, keep
the following in mind when towing:



Speed limits for towing a trailer vary
by state or province. Do not exceed
the posted towing speed limit.



Lexus recommends that the vehi-
cle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph
(104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry
road. Do not exceed this limit, the
posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set
forth in your trailer owner’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Instability of the
towing vehicle-trailer combination
(trailer sway) increases as speed
increases. Exceeding speed limits
may cause loss of control.



Before starting out, check the trailer
lights, tires and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving
a short distance.



Practice turning, stopping and
reversing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you
become accustomed to the feel of
the vehicle-trailer combination.



Reversing with a trailer attached is
difficult and requires practice. Grip
the bottom of the steering wheel
and move your hand to the left to
move the trailer to the left. Move
your hand to the right to move the
trailer to the right. (This is generally
opposite to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or
prolonged turning. Have someone
guide you when reversing to reduce
the risk of an accident.



As stopping distance is increased
when towing a trailer, vehicle-to
vehicle distance should be
increased. For each 10 mph (16
km/h) of speed, allow at least one
vehicle and trailer length.



Avoid sudden braking as you may
skid, resulting in the trailer jackknif-
ing and a loss of vehicle control. This
is especially true on wet or slippery
surfaces.



Avoid jerky starts or sudden accel-
eration.



Avoid jerky steering and sharp
turns, and slow down before making
turn.



Note that when making a turn, the
trailer wheels will be closer than the
vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Compensate by making a
wider than normal turning radius.



Slow down before making a turn, in
cross winds, on wet or slippery sur-
faces, etc.

Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize
the trailer.

Trailer towing tips

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

Take care when passing other vehi-
cles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer,
and be sure you have plenty of room
before changing lanes.



To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and charging system perfor-
mance, when using engine braking,
do not put the transmission in D. If in
the M mode, the transmission shift
range position must be in 7 or lower.
(



P.195)



Instability happens more frequently
when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descend-
ing, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while
descending steep or long downhill
grades.



Avoid holding the brake pedal
down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.



Due to the added load of the trailer,
your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
85°F [30°C]) when driving up a
long or steep grade. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indi-
cates overheating, immediately turn
off the air conditioning (if in use),
pull your vehicle off the road and
stop in a safe spot. (



P.528)



Always place wheel blocks under
both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s
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.

Have someone place wheel blocks
under both the vehicle’s and
trailer’s wheels.

When the wheel blocks are in
place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.

Apply the parking brake firmly.

Shift into P and turn off the engine.



When restarting after parking on a
slope:

With the transmission in P, start the
engine. Be sure to keep the brake
pedal depressed.

Shift into a forward gear. If revers-
ing, shift into R.

If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(



P.197)

Release the brake pedal, and
slowly pull or back away from the
wheel blocks. Stop and apply the
brakes.

Have someone retrieve the blocks.

■

Driving mode select switch

The suspension can be switched for

improvement in driveability. (



P.344)

■

Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped with any

new power train components (such as an

engine, transmission, differential or wheel

bearing), Lexus recommends that you do

not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been

186

4-1. Before driving

driven for over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over

500 miles (800 km), you can start towing.

However, for the next 500 miles (800

km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than

45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer,

and avoid full throttle acceleration.

■

Maintenance

●

If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will

require more frequent maintenance due

to the additional load. (See “Owner’s

Guide”, “Warranty and Services Guide”,

“Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “War-

ranty Booklet”.)

●

Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing

ball and bracket after approximately

600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

■

If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds, passing

vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely

affect handling of your vehicle and trailer,

causing instability.

●

If trailer swaying occurs:

• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer

straight ahead.

Do not try to control trailer swaying by

turning the steering wheel.

• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal

immediately but very gradually to reduce

speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not apply

vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction with the
steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer
should stabilize (if enabled, Trailer Sway
Control can also help to stabilize the vehi-
cle and trailer.).

●

After the trailer swaying has stopped:

• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants

out of the vehicle.

• Check the tires of the vehicle and the

trailer.

• Check the load in the trailer.

Make sure the load has not shifted.

Make sure the tongue weight is appropri-

ate, if possible.

• Check the load in the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded

after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the speed
at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond
the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer
combination. Drive at a lower speed to pre-
vent instability. Remember that swaying of
the towing vehicle-trailer increases as
speed increases.

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