2008 LEXUS RX400H load capacity

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Vehicle specifications
RX400h_U
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire 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
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, 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)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
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 number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire

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Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in
fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat

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Alphabetical index
RX400h_U
Hybrid systemEnergy monitor...................................... 28
High voltage cautions .........................27
High voltage components ................27
Operating condition ........................... 28
Road accident cautions......................32
Starting procedure................................131
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer
system........................................................83
I/M test ..................................................... 309
Identification Engine ....................................................... 431
Vehicle ...................................................... 431
Ignition Keys ............................................................. 34
Ignition switch............................................131
Illuminated entry system ..................... 261
Indicator lights......................................... 140
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 462
Inside door handle lights ....................260
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 67
Interior lights
Interior lights.........................................260
Switch ...................................................... 263
Wattage.................................................... 441
Jack Positioning a floor jack...................... 314
Replacing the wheel........................ 408
Jack handle ............................................. 408 Keyless entry ............................................. 36
Keys
Engine switch .......................................... 131
Flat key............................................. 34, 133
If you lose your keys ........................ 420
Ignition switch ......................................... 131
Key number.............................................. 34
Keyless entry............................................36
Keys.............................................................. 34
Wireless remote control key...........36
Laser cruise control.............................. 160
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................... 441
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................................. 365
Wattage ................................................... 441
Lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 260
Engine switch light............................ 260
Fog light switch ...................................... 151
Headlights switch................................ 148
Inside door handle lights ............... 260
Interior light switch ............................263
Luggage compartment light ...........46
Meter ring light ................................... 260
Overhead courtesy light ............... 260
Personal light switch .........................264
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Scuff lighting......................................... 260
Turn signal lever................................... 136
Vanity lights........................................... 273
Wattage ................................................... 441
Load capacity............................................ 181
Lock steering column ...........................132
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Spare tireInflation pressure ............................... 340
Spare tire ...............................................408
Spark plug ............................................... 435
Specifications......................................... 430
Speech command switch*
Speedometer Speedometer ........................................138
Steering Column lock release ......................... 132
Steering wheel Audio switches ..................................... 231
Manual adjustment .............................. 65
Power adjustment ................................ 66
Steering wheel position memory ................................................. 55
Storage feature ..................................... 265
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .....427
Sun visors.................................................. 272
Sunshade Roof ..............................................................76
Switch Engine switch ..........................................131
Fog light switch.......................................151
Ignition switch..........................................131
Light switches........................................148
Power back door switch ...................44
Power door lock switch .................... 39
Power window switch......................... 72
Rear window wiper and washer switch .....................................................155
Window lock switch ............................ 72
Wipers and washer switch............. 152 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch........................................................ 148
Wattage ....................................................441
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 85
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer system .....................................................83
Theft prevention labels ......................... 88
Tire inflation pressure .........................340
Tire section names Glossary .................................................. 451
Size............................................................ 447
Tire identification number..............446
Uniform tire quality grading .........449
Tires
Chains ...................................................... 182
Checking ................................................ 331
If you have a flat tire ......................... 408
Inflation pressure ............................... 340
Inflation pressure sensor ................ 332
Information ............................................445
Replacing .............................................. 408
Rotating tires ......................................... 331
Size............................................................439
Snow tires ............................................... 182
Spare tire ............................................... 408
Tools .......................................................... 408
Total load capacity ..................................181
Towing
Dinghy towing ...................................... 196
Emergency towing............................378
Trailer towing ........................................ 187T
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Traction control ...................................... 169
Trailer towing........................................... 187
TransmissionTransmission ..........................................135
Trip information display....................... 146
Trip meter ................................................. 138
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................365
Switch ........................................................136
Wattage.................................................... 441
Valet key...................................................... 34
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 273
Wattage.................................................... 441
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 273
Vehicle identification number .......... 431
Vehicle stability control....................... 169
Video mode ............................................. 251
VDIM .......................................................... 169
VSC ............................................................. 169
Warning buzzers Brake system ...................................... 388
Key reminder ....................................... 393
Open door ............................................391
Open moon roof reminder ............391
Seat belt reminder...............................391
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system...................389
Automatic headlight leveling system ..................................................389
Brake assist system...........................389
Brake system ...................................... 388
Charging system ...............................389 Electric power steering
control system ................................. 389
Hybrid battery system .................... 389
Low fuel level......................................... 391
Low tire pressure warning light.......................................................... 391
Master warning light.......................... 391
Open door ............................................. 391
Pretensioners ...................................... 389
Seat belt reminder light .................... 391
SRS airbags.......................................... 389
Warning messages
AWD system....................................... 398
Dynamic laser cruise control ..................................... 399, 402
Engine oil maintenance.................. 402
Engine oil pressure........................... 398
Fuel lid..................................................... 407
Head light level................................... 399
Hybrid system..................................... 398
Moon roof............................................. 402
Open door ........................................... 402
Parking brake...................................... 402
Vehicle stability control........399, 401
Washer fluid ........................................ 402
Water temp.......................................... 398
Transmission selector lever ......... 402
Washer
Checking................................................329
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 182
Switch........................................................ 152
Washing and waxing........................... 298
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 178
Load limits.................................................181
Weight .................................................... 430
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