towing capacity Lexus ES300h 2017 Owner's Manual

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Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
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(1) Locate the statement “The combined 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 luggage
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 avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. ( →P. 1 6 5 )
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

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Driving
Vehicle load limits
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight):
→P. 5 4 0
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated
average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the
number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (→P. 4 74 )
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capac-
ity and cargo capacity.
WA R N I N G
■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.

605Alphabetical index
ES300h_OM_OM33C75U_(U)
TiresChains..................................................... 285
Checking............................................... 465
If you have a flat tire ........................... 515
Inflation pressure ................................ 547
Information ........................................... 552
Replacing ................................................ 515
Rotating tires ....................................... 465
Size ............................................................ 547
Snow tires ..............................................287
Spare tire ................................................. 515
Tire inflation pressure display
function ................................................... 92
Tire pressure warning system .... 466
Warning light ...................................... 507
Tools.............................................................516
Top tether strap........................................ 63
Total load capacity .................................165
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................167
Emergency towing ........................... 500
Towing eyelet...................................... 502
Trailer towing ........................................ 166
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 276
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........ 71
Traction motor (electric motor) .......... 71
Transmission Driving mode select switch ..........266
Hybrid transmission........................... 175
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................... 178
Trip information........................................ 87
Trip meters ................................................. 86 Trunk
Internal trunk release lever .............. 116
Jam protection function..................... 116
Luggage security system.................. 115
Power trunk opener and closer .....114
Smart access system
with push-button start......................114
Trunk closer switch.............................. 115
Trunk easy closer ................................. 116
Trunk features...................................... 407
Trunk handle ........................................... 115
Trunk light................................................. 116
Trunk opener main switch ............... 115
Trunk opener switch ............................114
Wireless remote control................. 108
Trunk light
Trunk light................................................. 116
Wattage .................................................548
Turn signal lights Replacing light
bulbs ............................ 490, 493, 495
Turn signal lever .................................. 180
Wattage .................................................548
USB memory
*...................................... 299
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