2006 LEXUS LS430 load capacity

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When driving
2-5. Driving information
Cargo & luggage
Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (T
otal weight of occupants)
■ Steps for determining corr
ect load limit
Locate the statement “The combin ed w
eight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed xxx pounds” on your vehicle’s plac -
ard.
Determine the combined weight of the driv
er and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
xxx pounds or xxx kilograms
The resulting figure equals the available amount of car
go and lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “xxx” amount equa ls 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 150) = 650 lbs.
Take notice of the following information about stowage precautions, cargo
capacity and load.
When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle, observe the following precau-
tions:
• Put cargo and luggage in the trunk wh en at all possible. Be sure all
items are secured in place.
• Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the w
eight as far forward
as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
• For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.

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2-5. Driving information
Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle.
The weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step .
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consu lt this manual to determine ho
w
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle. ( P.148 )
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are riding in your
v
ehicle which has a total load capacity of 900 lb. (410 kg), the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows:
900 lb. -366 lb. = 534 lb. (410 kg - 166 kg = 244 kg)
In this condition, if 3 mor
e passengers with the combined weight of 388
lb. (176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced
as follows:
534 lb. -388 lb. = 146 lb. (244 kg - 176 kg = 68 kg)
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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
As shown in the above example, 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 w
ords, if an increase in the
number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity (com -
bined weight of occupants plus car go and luggage load), y
ou must
reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle. ( P.148 )
CAUTION
■Storage precautions
●Do not place anything on the packag e tray behind the rear seatback. 
Such items may be thrown about and possib ly injur
e people in the vehicle during
sudden braking or in an accident.
●Do not drive with objects on top of the instrument panel. 
They may interfere with the driver’s field of view or move during sharp accelera -
tion or turning, thus impairing the driver ’
s control of the vehicle. In an accident
they may injure the vehicle occupants.
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure some -
one during an accident or sudden braking.
■Weight of the load
●Improper loading may cause deterioratio n of steering or braking control result-
ing in an accident which may cause death or serious injury.
●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.

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2-5. Driving information
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These are also described on the tire and loading information label. ( P. 2 8 3 )
CAUTION
■Overload
Do not apply excess load. 
It may cause not only damage to the tires, but also
deterioration of steering ability
and braking ability, resu lting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load ca pacity, seating capacity, towing capac-
ity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 900 lb. (410 kg)
Total load capacity means the comb ined w
eight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: T
otal 5 (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated a
verage 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.
■ Towing capacity: 2000 lb. (907 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
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eight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■ Car
go capacity
Cargo capacity ma y incr
ease or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants. ( P.145 )

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Ty p e s o f t i r e s
1. Summer tires: 
Summer tires are high-speed capability tires best suited to highway driving
un
der dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction perfor-
mance as snow tires, summer tires are in adequate f
or driving on snow-covered
or icy roads. 
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using snow
t
ires. If installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2. All season tires: 
All season tires are designed to provid e better tr
action in snow and to be ade-
quate for driving in most winter conditions , as
well as for use year round. All sea-
son tires, however, do not have adequa te
traction performance compared with
snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, a ll season tires fall short in acceleration
and handling performance compared wi th summer tires in highway driving.
3. Snow tires: 
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using snow
tir

es. If you need snow tires, select tire s of the same size, construction and load
capacity as the originally installed tires. Since your vehicle has radial tires as
original equipment, make sure your snow tires also have radial construction. Do
not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible
restrictions. Snow tires should be installed on all wheels. (P.149 )

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6-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termDefinition
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
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)
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
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicl e with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight
optional engine
Maximum inflation 
pressure
The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded 
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1 that follows
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the stan -
dard 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
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg)
times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity

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Alphabetical index
Sub key............................................................2
Sun shade (moon roof) .......................... 48
Sun shades Rear power sunshade ..................... 225
Manual sunshade .............................. 225
Sun visors ................................................ 208
Switch ECT pattern select ............................... 99
Fog light switch ....................................... 113
Ignition switch......................................... 94
Light switches ......................................... 110
Power door lock switch ...................... 15
Power window switch ........................ 45
Window lock switch ........................... 45
Tachometer .............................................. 103
Tail lights Wattage.................................................. 372
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 55
Engine immobilizer 
system ..................................................... 54
Theft prevention labels .......................... 57
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 283
Tires Chains ...................................................... 150
Checking ............................................... 278
If you have a flat tire .......................... 347
Inflation pressure................................ 283
Information............................................ 376
Replacing ............................................... 347
Rotating tires ........................................ 278
Size ........................................................... 370
Snow tires ................................................. 151
Tools ........................................................... 347Total load capacity ................................
148
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 160
Emergency towing ............................. 321
Trailer towing ........................................ 152
TRAC (traction control) Traction control.................................... 140
Warning message ............................ 334
Trip meter ................................................ 103
Trunk Cool box ................................................ 229
Opener ....................................................... 19
Trunk-lid closer ...................................... 20
Trunk storage extension ................ 228
Trunk light Wattage .................................................. 372
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 314
Switch .......................................................... 101
Wattage .................................................. 372
Under-dash lights Wattage .................................................. 372
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 209
Wattage .................................................. 372
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 209
Vehicle identification number......... 365
Vehicle load capacity .......................... 148
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) Vehicle stability control.................... 140
Warning message ............................ 334
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 328
Key reminder ............................................. 17
Open door ............................................. 331
Shift range down................................. 100
Warning lights ....................................... 328
ABS .......................................................... 330
Adaptive front lighting 
system.................................................. 330
Automatic headlight 
leveling system ................................ 330
Brake assist system .......................... 328
Brake system ....................................... 328
Discharge .............................................. 329
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 330
Low fuel level......................................... 331
Open door ............................................. 331
Pretensioners ......................................... 36
Seat belt reminder light .................... 331
SRS airbags .......................................... 330
VSC/TRAC......................................... 335
Warning messages.............................. 334
Washer Checking ................................................ 277
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 149
Switch .......................................................... 114
Washing and waxing ........................... 244
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 145
Load limits ............................................... 148
Weight .................................................... 364
Wheels ...................................................... 287
Window glasses........................................ 45
Window lock switch 
(power window) ....................................45 Windows
Power windows ..................................... 45
Rear window defogger.................... 170
Washer ...................................................... 114
Windshield wipers................................... 114
Winter driving tips ................................. 149
Wireless remote control......................... 12W