2011 Lexus ES350 towing capacity

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2-5. Driving information
ES350_U(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 vehi-
cle.
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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 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 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:
534 lb. — 388 lb. = 146 lb. (244 kg — 176 kg = 68 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
ES350_U
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
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CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
■Total load capacity: 900 lb. (410 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and
luggage.
■Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose esti-
mated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■Towing capacity: 1000 lb. (450 kg)
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and
the number of occupants.

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ES350_U
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length191.7 in. (4870 mm)
Overall width71.7 in. (1820 mm)
Overall height *57.1 in. (1450 mm)
Wheelbase109.3 in. (2775 mm)
Tr e a dFront62.0 in. (1575 mm)
Rear61.6 in. (1565 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)900 lb. (410 kg)
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)1000 lb. (450 kg)

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Alphabetical index
ES350_U
Tachometer .............................................. 136
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ........................424
Switch ........................................................ 147
Wattage .................................................. 501
Talk switch............................................... 286
Telephone switch ................................. 286
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ............................................................ 81
Engine immobilizer system ..............79
Tire inflation pressure......................... 403
Tire information Glossary ................................................. 510
Size ........................................................... 507
Tire identification number ............. 507
Uniform tire quality grading........ 508
Tires Chains ....................................................... 193
Checking ............................................... 394
If you have a flat tire.......................... 467
Inflation pressure ............................... 403
Inflation pressure sensor................ 395
Information............................................505
Replacing............................................... 467
Rotating tires ........................................ 394
Size ........................................................... 499
Snow tires................................................195
Spare tire ............................................... 467
Tools ........................................................... 467
Total load capacity.................................190 Towing
Dinghy towing .....................................204
Emergency towing............................435
Trailer towing .........................................197
TRAC........................................................... 177
Traction control .......................................177
Trip meter ................................................. 136
Trunk Extending a space ............................. 337
Opener ...................................................... 44
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 45
Wattage ................................................... 501
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 424
Switch........................................................ 133
Wattage ................................................... 501T