Trailer Tongue Weight
• 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 distributed so that the tongue weight is 9% to 11 %. (Tongue weight/Gross trailer weight × 100 = 9% to 11 %)
1. Gross trailer weight
2. Tongue weight
If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection.
If front axle weight cannot be measured directly, measure the front fender height above the front axle before connection. Adjust weight distributing 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 measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
See also:
Correct driving posture
Drive with a good posture as follows:
1. Sit upright and well back in the seat.
2. Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can
be reached and easily depressed t ...
If you lose your keys
New genuine Lexus keys can be made by your Lexus dealer, using the
other keys and the key number stamped on your key number plate.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
...
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the
vehicle.
- Correct use of the seat belts
1. Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, ...