load capacity LEXUS LX570 2014 Owners Manual
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3532-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
When Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road conditions. As
these are systems to help to ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do not turn off
Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control unless necessary. ■
When the VSC and Trailer Sway Control are activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully.
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Ex ercise particular care when the indica-
tor light flashes. ■
Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load
capacity. In addition, make sure that the ti res are inflated to the specified tire pres-
sure level.
The Multi Terrain ABS, Active TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control will not func-
tion correctly if different tires are fitted on the vehicle.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further info rmation when replacing tires or wheels.■
Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect the driv-
ing assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.
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3662-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Cargo and luggage Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load.
● Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever
possible.
● Be sure all items are secured in place.
● Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
● For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.
■ Roof luggage carrier (if equipped)
Roof rails
Cross rails
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3682-5. Driving information
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the to tal weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capa city) — (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 av ailable 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 vehi cle, 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 tr ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consu lt this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo an d luggage load capacity of your
vehicle. ( P. 373)
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3692-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Calculation formula for your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
(vehicle capacity weight)
( P. 880)
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your
vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle ca pacity weight) of B lb.
(kg), the available amount of cargo an d luggage 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
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 to 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 equaling the combined weight of the occu-
pants who got on later, by an amount. In other words, if an increase in the
number of occupants causes an excess of the tota l load capacity (com-
bined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you must
reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.
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3712-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
Weight of the load ●
Do not exceed the maximum axle weight ra ting 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 dete-
rioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.■
Roof luggage carrier precautions
To use the roof rails as a roof luggage carrier, you must fit the roof rails with two or
more genuine Lexus cross rails or their equivalent.
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following: ●
Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear
axles. ●
If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or width.
( P. 8 8 0 )●
Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage car-
rier. ●
Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle
gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or
abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover
due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury. ●
If driving for a long distance, on rough ro ads, or at high speed s, stop the vehicle
now and then during the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place. ●
Do not exceed 154 lb. (70 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.
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3732-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Vehicle load limits
■
Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on th e tire and loading information label.
( P. 7 7 1 )
CAUTION■
Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tire s, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, TWR
(Trailer Weight Rating) and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): P. 8 8 0
Total load capacity means the comb ined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 8 occupants (Front 2, Rear 6)
Seating capacity means the maximu m number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants ar e within the seating capacity, do
not exceed the total load capacity.
■ TWR (Trailer Weight Rating): P. 384, 880
TWR means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its
cargo weight) that you vehicle is able to tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may inc rease or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
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3972-5. Driving information
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When driving
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) CAUTION■
To avoid accident or injury ●
Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR. ●
If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device with
sufficient capacity is required. ●
If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb . (2268 kg), a weight distributing hitch
with sufficient capacity is required. ●
Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads as
close to the trailer axle as possible. ●
Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed
limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest.
Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery
surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you experience a vehicle-trailer instabil-
ity from reducing a certain speed, slow down and make sure you keep your vehi-
cle speed under the speed of which you experience the instability. ●
Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns. ●
Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and
loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces. ●
Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue weight capacities. ●
Do not use cruise control when towing. ●
Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades. ●
Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long down hills. Before descend-
ing steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden
downshifts when descending steep or lo ng downhill grades. Avoid holding the
brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.
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9006-1. Specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess ive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than
1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and addi-
tional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
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9016-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Tire related term Meaning
Production options weight The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg)
times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded
vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on the
tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of curb weight, acces-
sory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed
in accordance with Table 1
* below), and dividing by
two
We a t h e r s i d e The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated
tire
Bead The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped
to fit the rim
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941Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Keyless entry ............................................. 48
Keys
Electronic key......................................... 30
If you lose your keys ........................866
If your electronic key battery
is discharged ....................... 780, 867
Ignition switch........................................ 175
Keyless entry........................................... 48
Key number..............................................32
Keys ............................................................. 30
Mechanical key ..................................... 30
Wireless remote control key.......... 48
Knee airbags ............................................ 124
Language
Multi-information
display....................................................916
License plate lights .............................. 806
Light bulbs
Replacing............................................... 799
Wattage ................................................ 890
Lights
Door courtesy lights ........................ 682
Emergency flasher switch ............... 812
Fog light switch..................................... 218
Hazard light switch............................. 812
Headlights switch .............................. 206
Interior light switch............................ 683
Personal light switch ........................ 684
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 799
Turn signal lever................................... 187
Vanity lights ..........................................698
Wattage ................................................ 890 Load capacity ......................................... 373
Lock steering column ........................... 177
Luggage compartment lights
Switch...................................................... 685
Wattage ................................................. 890
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance.......... 743
General maintenance ..................... 739
Maintenance data .............................880
Maintenance requirements .......... 736
Reset the maintena nce data ......... 737
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ....................................................192
Meters....................................................... 190
Micro dust and pollen filter............... 446
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 102
Mirror position memory ....................83
Side mirrors ........................................... 104
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 698
Moon roof ...................................................110
MP3 disc ................................................. 505
Multi-information display ................... 198
Multi Terrain ABS................................. 347
Multi-terrain Select ............................. 342
Navigation System
* Noise from under vehicle..................... 22
Odometer................................................. 190
Off road precautions............................ 361
Oil
Engine oil................................................ 749K
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* : Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.