Lexus 2015 NX 200t, Owner'S Manual

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A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types of trailers
or towing as described below.
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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 x 100 = 9% to 11%)
Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight
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.
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If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Lexus dealer.
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Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight requirement of your
vehicle.
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Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
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Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease.
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Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After removing
the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any
substances into the vehicle.
Trailer Tongue Weight
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Hitch