2004 Lexus GX470 load capacity

STARTING AND DRIVING
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LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
Your Lexus is equipped with a limited-slip center differential
(transfer).
If one wheel Ð either front or rear Ð begins to spin, the transfer
(limited-slip center differential) is designed to aid traction by
automatically transmitting driving force to the wheels on the
other drive axle. It transmits driving force to the front wheels
if a rear wheel spins, and to the rear wheels if a front wheel
spins.
CAUTION
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is
supported by a jack. The vehicle could be driven off the
jack and could pose a danger or result in serious injury.
NOTICE
Use only a spare tire of the same size, construction and
load capacity as the original tires on your Lexus
because damage to the limited-slip differential could
possibly occur with another tire type.

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VEHICLE LOAD LIMITS
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating
capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity. Follow
the load limits shown below.
Total load capacity:
With third seats 556 kg (1225 lb.)
Without third seats 454 kg (1000 lb.)
Total load capacity means combined weight of
occupants, cargo and luggage. Tongue load is
included when trailer towing.Seating capacity:
With third seats Total 8 (Front 2, Rear 6)
Without third seats Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of
occupants whose weight is supposed to be 68 kg (150
lb.) per person. Depending on the weight of person,
the seating capacity given may exceed the total load
capacity.
NOTICE
Even if the number of occupants are within the
seating capacity, do not exceed the total load
capacity.

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Towing capacity:
For weight carrying hitch 2268 kg (5000 lb.)
Also for weight distributing hitch
2948 kg (6500 lb.)
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 size (weight) and the number of occupants.
For details, see Capacity and distributionº that
follows.
CAUTION
Do not apply the load more than each load limit.
That may cause not only damage to the tires,
but also deterioration to the steering ability and
braking ability, which may cause an accident.
CARGO AND LUGGAGE
Stowage precautions
When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle,
observe the following:
Put cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment
when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured
in place.
Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the
weight as far forward as possible helps maintain
vehicle balance.
For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary
weight.
CAUTION
To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding
forward during braking, do not stack anything
in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks. Keep luggage or packages low,
as close to the floor as possible.

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Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
compartment. It is not designed for
passengers. They should ride in their seats
with their seat belts properly fastened.
Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer
serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden
braking or a collision.
Do not place anything on the luggage cover
behind the rear seatback. Such items may
be thrown about and possibly injure people
in the vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
Do not drive with objects left on top of the
instrument panel. They may interfere with the
driver's field of view. Or they may move
during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning,
and impair the driver's control of the vehicle.
In an accident they may injure the vehicle
occupants.Capacity and distribution
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
poundsº 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 kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the
XXXº 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 x 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.

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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.
For details about trailer towing, see page 417.Example on your vehicle

1Cargo capacity
2Total load capacity
In case that 2 people with the combined weight of
166 kg (366 lb.) are riding in your vehicle, the
available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity
will be as follows:
With third seats
Total load capacity: 556 kg (1225 lb.)
556 kg - 166 kg = 390 kg.
(1225 lb. - 366 lb. = 859 lb.)
Without third seats
Total load capacity: 454 kg (1000 lb.)
454 kg - 166 kg = 288 kg.
(1000 lb. - 366 lb. = 634 lb.)

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From this condition, if 3 more passengers with the
combined weight of 176 kg (388 lb.) get on, the
available cargo and luggage load will be reduced as
follows:
With third seats
390 kg - 176 kg = 214 kg.
(859 lb. - 388 lb. = 471 lb.)
Without third seats
288 kg - 176 kg = 112 kg.
(634 lb. - 388 lb. = 246 lb.)
As shown in the above example, if the number of
occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load
equaling the combined weight of occupants who got
on later must be reduced. In other words, if the
increase in the number of occupants causes the
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight
of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you have
to reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.
For details about total load capacity, see Vehicle load
limitsº on page 431.CAUTION
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. That
may cause not only damage to the tire but also
deterioration to the steering ability due to
unbalance of the vehicle, causing an accident.

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1Cargo capacity
2Weight of removed third seats
Seating configuration variation
In case of removing the third seats, it is possible
to load as much cargo as the weight of the removed
seats.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total
weight of occupants) + (Weight of the removed third
seats)
Third seats weights:
Right side 13.7 kg (30.2 lb.)
Left side 14.7 kg (32.4 lb.)

CHASSIS
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CHECKING TIRE INFLATION
PRESSURE
63PY020
The recommended cold tire inflation pressures,
tire sizes and the combined weight of occupants
and cargo (vehicle capacity weight) are described
on page 528 and 579. They are also described
on the tire and loading information label as
shown.
You should check the tire inflation pressure every two
weeks, or at least once a month. And do not forget
the spare!
The following instructions for checking tire
inflation pressure should be observed:
The pressure should be checked only when the
tires are cold. If your vehicle has been parked
for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for
more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you will get an
accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading.
Always use a tire pressure gauge. The
appearance of a tire can be misleading. Besides,
tire inflation pressures that are even just a few
pounds off can degrade handling and ride.
Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure
after driving. It is normal for the tire inflation
pressure to be higher after driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight. The
passengers and luggage weight should be located
so that the vehicle is balanced.