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Capacity and distributionCargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load cap acity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(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 lug- gage 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 avail-
able 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 available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle. ( →P. 359)
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Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
■Total load capacity:
Vehicles without rear height control air suspension
With third seats — 1315 lb. (595 kg)
Without third seats — 1525 lb. (690 kg)
Vehicles with rear height control air suspension 1280 lb. (580 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■ Seating capacity:
With third seats — 7 occupants (Front 2, Rear 5)
Without third seats — 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximu m number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■ Towing capacity: 6500 lb. (2948 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
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■Trailer tongue load
● A recommended tongue load varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described below.
● In order to ensure the recommended values shown below, the
trailer must be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue
load is 9 to 11 % of the total trailer weight, not exceeding 650 lb.
(294 kg). (Tongue load/Total trailer weight × 100 = 9 to 11 %)
If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lbs. (900 kg), it is neces-
sary to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity.
If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lbs. (2268 kg), it is neces-
sary to use a weight distributing hitch with sufficient capacity.
If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, keep your vehicle
level with the ground.
The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with
platform scales found at a highway weighing stations, building
supply companies, trucking companies, junk yards, etc.
Total trailer weight
Tongue load
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Towing a trailerContact your Lexus dealer for further information about additional
requirements such as a towing kit etc.
HitchTrailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by
the hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be rated for towing
a higher weight, the operator must never exceed the maximum weight
rating specified for the trailer hitch.
Towing related termMeaning
Towing capacity
The maximum allowable gross trailer
weight. Towing capacity is calculated con-
sidering the base vehicle with necessary
vehicle equipment and occupants. Addi-
tional optional equipm ent, passengers and
cargo in the vehicle will reduce the towing
capacity, gross trailer weight includes the
trailer, cargo and necessary equipment for
towing.
To n g u e l o a dThe load placed on the trailer hitch ball.
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■Break-in schedule
Lexus recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new
power train components (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) to
tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of driving.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. (See “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
CAUTION
■Trailer towing precautions
●Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could cause
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Exceeding the towing capacity, GVWR, GCWR and GAWR can cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious personal injuries.
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CAUTION
■To avoid accident or injury
●The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus the weight of cargo) must not exceed
6500 lb. (2948 kg).
●If a trailer and cargo weigh over 2000 lbs. (900 kg), use a sway control device of
sufficient capacity.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lbs. (2268 kg), it is necessary to use a
weight distributing hitch with sufficient capacity.
●If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, keep your vehicle level with the
ground.
●The gross combined weight (sum of your vehicle weight plus its load and the total
trailer weight) must not exceed 13100 lb. (5492 kg).
●Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
●Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About 60 % of
the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining 40 % in the
rear.
●The tow hitch receiver installed on your vehicle must never be used on another
vehicle.
●Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or the posted towing speed limit, whichever is
lower. A instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combination increases
as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause loss of control.
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles without rear height control air suspension
*3: Vehicles with rear height control air suspension
*4: Vehicles without an antenna and roof rails
*5: Vehicles without an antenna and with roof rails
*6: Vehicles with an antenna
Overall length189.2 in. (4805 mm)
Overall width74.2 in. (1885 mm)
Overall height*1
72.0 in. (1830 mm)*2,4
71.7 in. (1820 mm)*3,4
72.6 in. (1845 mm)*2,5
72.2 in. (1835 mm)*3,5
74.2 in. (1885 mm)*2,6
73.8 in. (1875 mm)*3,6
Wheelbase109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Tr e a dFront62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Rear62.4 in. (1585 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)
With third seat
Without third seat1315 lb. (595 kg)*2
1280 lb. (580 kg)*3
1525 lb. (690 kg)
Towing capacity6500 lb. (2948 kg)
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Alphabetical index
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Fog light switch................................... 233
Hazard light Switch .......................... 674
Heated steering wheel switch.....549
Height control off switch................. 310
Ignition switch........................................ 179
Light switches ...................................... 220
Power door lock switch ...................... 51
Power window switch ........................ 101
“RSCA OFF” switch.......................... 138
Rear window defogger switch ................................................... 404
Transmission shift switch................. 189
Window lock switch ........................... 101
Wipers and washer switch ........... 235
Tachometer .............................................. 195
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 670
Switch ...................................................... 220
Talk switch
*............................................482
Telephones switch
*.............................482
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 116
Engine immobilizer system ..............114
Tire inflation pressure .........................634
Tire information Glossary..................................................774
Size ........................................................... 770
Tire identification number ............. 769
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.....772
Tires Chains .......................................................361
Checking ............................................... 627
If you have a flat tire .......................... 720
Inflation pressure................................ 762
Information............................................ 767 Pressure warning system ...............627
Replacing ...............................................720
Rotating tires.........................................627
Size ............................................................762
Snow tires................................................ 361
Spare tire ................................................720
Tire pressure warning
system...................................................627
Tools........................................................... 720
Total load capacity ............................... 359
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................380
Emergency towing ........................... 675
Trailer towing ...................................... 365
TRAC ..........................................................331
Traction control.......................................331
Trailer towing ......................................... 365
Transmission shift switches................ 189
Trip information display .......................212
Trip meter ................................................. 195
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........... 666, 667
Switch ........................................................ 192
Wattage ..................................................763
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 532
Wattage ..................................................763
Vanity mirrors ........................................... 532
Vehicle identification number ......... 753
Vehicle load limits ................................ 359
Ventilators ................................................ 551
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ....330
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