2007 LEXUS LX470 towing capacity

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2-5. Driving information
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consu lt this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo an d luggage load capacity of your
vehicle. ( P. 155)
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are riding
in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 1200 lb. (545 kg), the
available amount of cargo and luggag e load capacity will be as follows:
1200 lb. — 366 lb. = 834 lb. (545 kg —166 kg = 379 kg)
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of 388 lb.
(176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced as fol-
lows:
834 lb. — 388 lb. = 446 lb. (379 kg — 176 kg = 203 kg)
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 words, if an increase in the
number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity (com-
bined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you must
reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(  P. 3 0 2 )
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tire s, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total lo ad capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 1200 lb. (545 kg)
Total load capacity means the comb ined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 8 occupants (Front 2, Rear 6)
Seating capacity means the maximu m number of occupants whose
estimated average 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: 6500 lb. (2948 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximu m gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that you vehicle is able to tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may inc rease or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
■To avoid accident or injury
●The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus the weight of cargo) must not exceed
6500 lb. (2948 kg).
●If a trailer and cargo weight over 2000 lb. (907 kg), use a sway control device
with sufficient capacity.
●The gross combined weight (sum of your vehicle weight plus its load and the total
trailer weight) must not exceed 12400 lb. (5625 kg).
●Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load capacities.
●Never load more weight in the back than in the front of the trailer. About 60% of
the load should be in the front half of the trailer, and the remaining 40% in the
rear.
●Set the vehicle height to the “LO” mode an d turn off the active height control sus-
pension to prevent the vehicle heig ht from automatically changing.
●The tow hitch receiver installed on your vehicle must never be used on another
vehicle.
■Hitches
●If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Lexus dealer.
●Use only a hitch that conforms to the total trailer weight requirement.
●Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
●Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
●Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After removing
the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any sub-
stances into the vehicle.
■When towing a trailer
●If the total trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb . (453 kg), trailer brakes are required.
●Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehicle’s brak-
ing effectiveness.
●Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the
trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is
danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length192.5 in. (4890 mm)
Overall width76.4 in. (1940 mm)
Overall height *72.8 in. (1850 mm)
Wheelbase112.2 in. (2850 mm)
Tr e a dFront63.8 in. (1620 mm)
Rear63.6 in. (1615 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)1200 lb. (545 kg)
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)6500 lb. (2948 kg)

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Alphabetical index
CareExterior ................................................... 260
Interior......................................................262
Seat belts ............................................... 263
Card holder .............................................. 215
Cargo capacity ........................................ 151
Cargo net hooks .................................. 235
CD player/changer .............................. 197
Chains.........................................................158
Child-protectors ...................................6,10
Child restraint system (CRS) Definition.................................................... 72
Installation..................................................75
Front passenger occupant classification system .........................67
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .......................................... 80
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........76
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 82
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................... 61
Battery precautions ...............276, 362
Child-protectors.................................6,10
Child restraint system ......................... 72
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................ 27
Installing child restraints .....................75
Moon roof precautions ......................43
Power window lock switch ............. 38
Power window precautions............ 39
Removed wireless remote control battery precautions ........310
Seat belt extender precautions ......29
Seat belt precautions.......................... 28
Seat heater precautions ................. 230
Cigarette lighter .................................... 227 Cleaning
Exterior................................................... 260
Interior ..................................................... 262
Seat belts ................................................263
Clock ......................................................... 223
Coat hooks .............................................. 232
Compass .................................................. 242
Condenser ..............................................283
Console box ............................................ 216
Cooling system Engine overheating...........................363
Cruise control ......................................... 120
Cup holder ............................................... 218
Curtain shield airbags............................ 54
Customizable features ...................... 389
Daytime running light system .............113
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 182
Side mirror.............................................. 182
Dimension................................................368
Dinghy towing ......................................... 169
Display Trip information ..................................... 110
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............271
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................... 212
Wattage .................................................. 377
Door lock Back door .................................................... 9
Side door...................................................... 5
Wireless remote control ...................... 3
Doors Back door .................................................... 9
Side door...................................................... 5
Side mirrors ............................................. 32C
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Alphabetical index
Storage feature....................................... 215
StuckIf your vehicle becomes stuck.....366
Sun visors .................................................. 221
Sunshade Roof ..............................................................42
Switch Driving mode select switch ........... 100
Fog light switch .......................................114
Ignition switch......................................... 95
Light switches ..........................................112
Power door lock switch ....................... 5
Power quarter window switch....... 40
Power window switch .........................37
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...................................................... 118
Window lock switch ........................... 38
Wipers and washer switch .............. 115
Tachometer Tachometer ........................................... 104
Tail lights Switch ..........................................................112
Wattage...................................................377
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 49
Engine immobilizer system ..............47
Theft prevention labels ........................... 51
Tire inflation pressure .........................302
Tie-down hooks .....................................235
Tire information Glossary.................................................386
Size ...........................................................383
Tire identification number ............. 382
Uniform tire quality grading .........384 Tires
Chains....................................................... 156
Checking................................................292
If you have a flat tire ......................... 346
Inflation pressure ............................... 302
Information ............................................. 381
Pressure warning system ...............292
Replacing .............................................. 346
Rotating tires.........................................292
Size ............................................................376
Snow tires................................................ 156
Spare tire ............................................... 346
Tools........................................................... 346
Total load capacity ................................ 155
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 169
Emergency towing ........................... 328
Trailer towing ........................................160
TRAC (Active traction control) .......142
Trailer towing .......................................... 160
Trip information display ........................ 110
Trip meter ................................................. 104
Turn signal lights Switch ........................................................ 102
Wattage .................................................. 377
Valet key .........................................................2
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................................... 222
Wattage .................................................. 377
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 222
Vehicle identification number......... 369
VGRS (Variable gear ratio steering) ..................................................142
VSC (Vehicle stability control).........142
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