DRIVING TIPS
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Brakes and safety chains
Lexus recommends trailers with brakes that conform to
any applicable federal and state/provincial regulations.
A safety chain must always be used between the towing
vehicle and the trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chain for turns. The chain should cross under the
trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to
the ground in case it becomes damaged or separated.
For correct safety chain procedures, follow the hitch or
trailer manufacturer’s recommendations.
CAUTION
If the total trailer weight exceeds 500 kg (1102 lb.),
trailer brakes are required.
Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system as it
will lower its 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 possible danger of the trailer wandering over
into another lane.
Tires
Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. Adjust
the tire inflation pressure to the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure indicated below:
Tire inflation pressure, kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)
P215/60R16 94V
Front
200 (2.0, 29)
Rear
200 (2.0, 29)
P215/55R17 93V
Front
220 (2.2, 32)
Rear
220 (2.2, 32)
The trailer tires should be inflated to the pressure
recommended by the trailer manufacturer in respect to the
total trailer weight.
Trailer lights
Trailer lights must comply with federal, state/provincial and
local regulations. See your local recreational vehicle dealer
or rental agency for the correct type of wiring and relays for
your trailer. Check for correct operation of the turn signals
and stop lights each time you hitch up. Direct splicing may
damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a
malfunction of your lights.
Break−in schedule
Lexus recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new
vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train component
(engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for
the first 800 km (500 miles) of driving.
Summary of Contents for ES330 2005
Page 8: ...HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL viii...
Page 9: ...PICTORIAL INDEX ix INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 11: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xi INSTRUMENT CLUSTER vehicles sold in U S A...
Page 13: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xiii INSTRUMENT CLUSTER vehicles sold in Canada...
Page 17: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xvii...
Page 25: ...QUICK REFERENCE 8...
Page 47: ...KEYS AND DOORS 30...
Page 69: ...SWITCHES 52...
Page 117: ...EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 100...
Page 197: ...STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS 180...
Page 199: ...AIR CONDITIONING 182 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS...
Page 201: ...AIR CONDITIONING 184 20E395 Air flow selection...
Page 213: ...AIR CONDITIONING 196...
Page 313: ...DRIVING TIPS 296...
Page 341: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 324...
Page 349: ...MAINTENANCE 332...
Page 359: ...INTRODUCTION 342...
Page 375: ...ENGINE 358...
Page 405: ...CHASSIS 388...
Page 408: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 391 FUSES 1 Engine compartment 64E165 2 Driver s side instrument panel...
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