2011 Lexus IS200d towing capacity

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IS250/220d/200d_EE
Trailer towing
The strain of towing a trailer will have a negative impact on the run-
ning performance, handling, fuel consumption and endurance of your
vehicle. Use the vehicle features in the correct manner and operate the
vehicle with care for safer driving and optimal comfort. Damage and/
or malfunctions that occur as a result of towing performed for com-
mercial purposes are not covered by the Lexus warranty.
Ask your local authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, for further details before towing,
as there are additional legal requirements in some countries.
Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle
Mass), MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and
permissible draw bar load before towing. (P. 534)
Towing hitch/bracket
Lexus recommends the use of the Lexus hitch/bracket for
your vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and compa-
rable quality may also be used.
To prevent an accident
The handling of the vehicle will feel different when towing a
trailer. Beware of the 3 most common causes of towing-
related accidents: driver error, excessive speed, and overload-

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When driving
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Important points regarding trailer loads
Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus
the trailer load should be within
the maximum towing capacity.
Exceeding this weight is dan-
gerous.
(P. 534)
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that
the drawbar load is greater than
25 kg (55.1 lb.) or 4% of the
towing capacity. Do not let the
drawbar load exceed the indi-
cated weight. (P. 534)

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IS250/220d/200d_EEInformation tag (manufacturer’s label)
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the
driver, passengers, towing hitch,
total curb mass and drawbar
load should not exceed the
gross vehicle mass by more
than 100 kg (220.5 lb.). Exceed-
ing this weight is dangerous.
Maximum permissible rear
axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear
axle should not exceed the max-
imum permissible axle capacity
by 15% or more. Exceeding this
weight is dangerous.
The values for towing capacity
were derived from testing con-
ducted at sea level. Take note
that engine output and towing
capacity will be reduced at high
altitudes.
CAUTION
When the gross vehicle mass limit or maximum permissible axle capacity is
exceeded
Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up
areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is the lower.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length4585 mm (180.5 in.)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 in.)
Overall height*1
IS250
1425 mm (56.1 in.)
*2
1440 mm (56.7 in.)*3
IS220d and IS200d
1425 mm (56.1 in.)
*4
1440 mm (56.7 in.)*5
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.4 in.)
Tread
Front1535 mm (60.4 in.)
Rear1525 mm (60 in.)*4
1535 mm (60.4 in.) *5
Gross vehicle mass
IS250
2045 kg (4508 lb.)
IS220d and IS200d
2075 kg (4575 lb.)
Maximum permis-
sible axle capacityFront
IS250
1070 kg (2359 lb.)
IS220d and IS200d
1090 kg (2403 lb.)
Rear1150 kg (2535 lb.)
Drawbar load70 kg (154.4 lb.)
Towing capacity
with
brake1500 kg (3307 lb.)
without
brake560 kg (1235 lb.)

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Alphabetical index
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Tachometer
Tacho indicator .....................171
Tachometer ...........................171
Tail lights
Switch ...................................186
Talk switch* ..............................332
Telephone switch* ....................332
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ....................................102
Double locking system .........101
Engine immobilizer system ....96
Tire inflation pressure ...............426
Tires
Chains ...................................239
Checking ...............................421
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit .............................499
If you have a flat tire ....487, 499
Inflation pressure ..................426
Replacing ..............................487
Rotating tires ........................421
Size .......................................548
Snow tires .............................239
Tools ..........................................487
Total load capacity ....................534
Towing
Emergency towing ................459
Trailer towing .......................242
Traction control .........................224
Transmission shift switches ....163,
165TRC .......................................... 224
Trip meter ................................. 171
Trunk
Extending trunk space ......... 380
Opener ................................... 63
Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 64
Wattage ................................ 552
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 453
Switch .................................. 170
Wattage ................................ 552
USB port* ................................. 296
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ........................ 363
Wattage ................................ 552
Vanity mirrors .......................... 363
VDIM ....................................... 224
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management ........................... 224
Vehicle identification number .. 535
Vehicle stability control ........... 224
Ventilators ................................ 374
VSC .......................................... 224T
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.