2006 LEXUS LS430 towing 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
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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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
Dimensions and weight
*Unladen vehicle
Overall length197.4 in. (5015 mm)
Overall width72.0 in. (1830 mm)
Overall height
- with electronically modulated air suspension
- without electronically modulated air suspension
57.9 in. (1470 mm)*
58.7 in. (1490 mm)*
Wheelbase115.2 in. (2925 mm)
Tr e a d
-Front 
with electronically modulated air
suspension 
without electronically modulated
air suspension
-Rear 
with electronically modulated air
suspension 
without electronically modulated
air suspension
62.0 in. (1575 mm)
61.8 in. (1570 mm)
62.0 in. (1575 mm)
61.8 in. (1570 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight (occu -
pants + luggage)900 lb. (410 kg)
Towing capacity (trailer weight +
cargo weight)2000 lb. (907 kg)

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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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