towing capacity Lexus ES300h 2019 Owner's Manual (OM06178U)

1324-1. Before driving
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.133)
Lexus does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) ( P.394)
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-
gage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:
B
*2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg)
*1: A = Weight of people
*2: B = Total load capacity
*3: C = Available cargo and luggage load
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
A
B

1334-1. Before driving
4
Driving
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*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)
*4: D = Additional weight of people
*5: 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.334)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capac-
ity.
 Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):  P.394
Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
 Seating capacity: 5 occupants
(Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum 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.
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.

442Alphabetical index
Exterior .......................................................... 300
Interior .............................................................303
Seat belts........................................................303
Cargo capacity...............................................133
Cargo hooks ................................................... 271
Center Display ............................................. 246
Chains .............................................................. 243
Child-protectors............................................. 94
Child restraint system................................... 42 Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 49
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 46
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
Points to remember .....................................42
Riding with children ......................................42
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 43
Using an anchor bracket ............................ 51
Child safety ....................................................... 42 12-volt battery precautions ....... 324, 387
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 43
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions.................................................. 261
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................ 123
Power window lock switch.......................121
Power window precautions .....................121
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 94
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ...............................................................340
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions ...................................42
Trunk precautions ........................................ 95
Cleaning.............................................. 300, 303 Aluminum wheels ..................................... 300
Exterior .......................................................... 300
Interior .............................................................303
Radar sensor.......................................163, 198
Seat belts........................................................303
Clock ........................................................ 70, 272 Coat hooks..................................................... 283
Compass ......................................................... 289
Condenser .......................................................321
Console box .................................................. 269
Console box light ........................................ 269
Cooling system............................................. 320
Engine overheating.................................. 389
Hybrid system overheating ................. 390
Cornering lights .............................................152 Replacing light bulbs ................................344
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 187
Cup holder ..................................................... 269
Current fuel consumption ...........................74
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................ 412
D
Daytime running light system .................. 150
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.....................254
Rear window ................................................254
Windshield ....................................................254
Dimension ...................................................... 394
Dinghy towing.................................................134
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................197
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 187
Energy monitor ............................................... 81
Head-up display.............................................77
Intuitive parking assist ............................. 205
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ...................... 181
Multi-information display .......................... 73
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians)............................................... 233
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ......... 215
RCTA.................................................................. 211
Warning message .................................... 368
Distance until next engine oil change .....72
Do-it-yourself maintenance ..................... 310

451What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index451
Theft deterrent systemAlarm .................................................................. 62
Immobilizer system...................................... 60
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 334 Maintenance data......................................399
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 328
Warning light ............................................... 362
Tire information ............................................ 403 Glossary......................................................... 407
Size....................................................................405
Tire identification number .....................405
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............406
Tire pressure warning system ................ 328 Function .......................................................... 328
Initializing .........................................................331
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ......................................330
Registering ID codes ............................... 332
Warning light ............................................... 362
Tires................................................................... 326 Chains ............................................................. 243
Checking ....................................................... 326
If you have a flat tire .................................. 372
Inflation pressure........................................ 334
Information ....................................................403
Replacing ....................................................... 372
Rotating tires ................................................ 328
Size....................................................................399
Snow tires ...................................................... 242
Spare tire............................................ 372, 399
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 328
Tire pressure warning system ............. 328
Warning light ............................................... 362
Tools.................................................................. 373
Top tether strap.................................................51
Total load capacity ...................................... 394
Towing Dinghy towing ............................................... 134
Emergency towing ................................... 353
Towing eyelet ..............................................355 Trailer towing .................................................134
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 236
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ............. 56 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents.............................................................................58
Location .............................................................56
Specification ................................................ 396
Warning message ........................................59
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 236
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 53
Trailer towing ..................................................134
Transmission Driving Mode Select switch .................202
Hybrid transmission..................................... 141
Paddle shift switches ....................... 143, 144
S mode ..............................................................144
Trip meters .........................................................72
Trunk .................................................................... 95 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid.................98
Internal trunk release lever.......................99
Power trunk lid ...............................................95
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 97
Trunk closer switch ......................................98
Trunk easy closer..........................................99
Trunk features ................................................ 271
Trunk grip ......................................................... 99
Trunk light .........................................................99
Trunk opener main switch........................ 101
Trunk opener switch ................................... 97
Trunk storage extension.........................282
Wireless remote control ........................... 97
Trunk light .......................................................... 99
Turn signal lights ............................................145 Replacing light bulbs ....................344, 345
Turn signal lever .......................................... 145
U
USB charging ports.................................... 273