towing capacity LEXUS RC300 2016 Owners Manual

1934-1. Before driving
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Driving
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
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 6 )
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

1964-1. Before driving
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): ( P. 6 1 8 )
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 1 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.

697Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Tools................................................. 571, 585
Top tether strap........................................ 73
Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) ...................................................... 318
Total load capacity .................................196
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 198
Emergency towing ............................534
Towing eyelet.......................................537
Trailer towing .........................................197
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 287
Traction Control (TRAC) ................. 287
Trailer towing ........................................... 197
Transmission ........................................... 205 Automatic transmission ................. 205
Driving mode select switch ......... 283
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 599
M mode ................................................. 208
Paddle shift switches ........... 207, 208
Trip meters .........................................92, 98 Trunk ........................................................... 143
Internal trunk release lever .............145
Luggage security system................. 144
Smart access system with push-button start.................... 143
Trunk features......................................438
Trunk grip ................................................ 144
Trunk light................................................145
Trunk opener main switch .............. 144
Trunk opener switch .......................... 143
Trunk storage extension ................ 442
Wireless remote control.................. 143
Trunk light.................................................. 145 Wattage .................................................635
Turn signal lights ..................................... 210 Replacing light bulbs .............................524, 526, 529
Turn signal lever ...................................210
Wattage .................................................635
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) ...........................................318
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.