towing capacity Lexus IS300 2016 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2016 IS200T,IS300,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53D18U)

1584-1. Before driving
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Cargo capacity depends on the to tal weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (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 ava ilable 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 am ount 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 1 )
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

1614-1. Before driving
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Driving
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 5 2 4 )
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.
◆To w i n g c a p a c i t y
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrea se 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 4 3 )
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capac-
ity and cargo capacity.
CAUTION
■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.

597Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
Tools........................................................... 497
Top tether strap........................................ 65
Total load capacity .................................. 161
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 163
Emergency towing ........................... 468
Towing eyelet.........................................471
Trailer towing ........................................ 162
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 249
Transmission .............................................169 Automatic transmission ................... 169
Driving mode select switch ..........246
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 508
M mode .................................................... 172
Paddle shift switches ........................... 171
Trip meters ...................................................81 Trunk .............................................................. 111
Internal trunk release lever ...............113
Luggage security system...................112
Smart access system with push-button start....................... 111
Trunk features......................................385
Trunk handle ............................................112
Trunk light..................................................113
Trunk opener main switch ................112
Trunk opener switch ............................. 111
Wireless remote control..................... 111
Trunk light................................................... 113 Wattage .................................................536
Turn signal lights ..................................... 175 Replacing light bulbs ................ 457, 459, 460, 463
Turn signal lever ................................... 175
Wattage .................................................536
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.