towing capacity LEXUS RC F 2015 Owners Manual

1874-1. Before driving
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Driving
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
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 —
(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 9 0 )
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

1904-1. Before driving
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): ( P. 6 0 4 )
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆Seating capacity: 4 occupants (Front 2, Rear 2)
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. 5 0 0 )
Vehicle load limits
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.

681Alphabetical index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Tools................................................. 561, 575
Top tether strap........................................ 73
Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) .......................................................313
Total load capacity ................................ 190
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 192
Emergency towing............................524
Towing eyelet....................................... 527
Trailer towing .......................................... 191
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 282
Traction Control (TRAC) ................. 282
Trailer towing ............................................ 191
Transmission.............................................199 Automatic transmission ................... 199
Driving mode select switch ..........278
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 589
M mode ..................................................202
Paddle shift switches ............. 201, 202
Trip meters .........................................90, 96 Trunk .............................................................141
Internal trunk release lever ............. 143
Luggage security system................. 142
Smart access system with push-button start......................141
Trunk features...................................... 434
Trunk grip ................................................ 142
Trunk light................................................ 143
Trunk opener main switch .............. 142
Trunk opener switch ............................141
Trunk storage extension ................438
Wireless remote control....................141
Trunk light.................................................. 143 Wattage ...................................................619
Turn signal lights ................................... 204 Replacing light bulbs ................................. 514, 516, 519
Turn signal lever ................................. 204
Wattage ...................................................619
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) ........................................... 313
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.