2011 Lexus IS250 trailer

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 124
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 134
Automatic transmission.............. 139
Manual transmission .................... 145
Turn signal lever ............................ 147
Parking brake ................................. 148
Horn.................................................... 150
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ....................... 151
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 157
Multi-information display........... 160
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 165
Fog light switch .............................. 168
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 169
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 174 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 175
Intuitive parking assist ................. 179
Driving assist systems.................. 185
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ........................ 191
Vehicle load limits ......................... 194
Winter driving tips ........................ 195
Trailer towing .................................. 199
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .............................. 200
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 201
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 124
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 134
Automatic transmission ........ 139
Manual transmission .............. 145
Turn signal lever ....................... 147
Parking brake ........................... 148
Horn ............................................ 150
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................. 151
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 157
Multi-information display ..... 160
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch...................... 165
Fog light switch ........................ 168
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 169
Headlight cleaner switch....... 174 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control........................... 175
Intuitive parking assist ............ 179
Driving assist systems ............ 185
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................. 191
Vehicle load limits ................... 194
Winter driving tips .................. 195
Trailer towing ........................... 199
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an
automatic transmission).... 200
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a
manual transmission) .......... 201

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(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will betransferred to your vehicle. Consul t this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehi-
cle.
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is
not designed for trailer towing.
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 825 lb. (375 kg), the
available amount of cargo and luggag e load capacity will be as follows:
825 lb. — 366 lb. = 459 lb. (375 kg —166 kg = 209 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:
459 lb. — 388 lb. = 71 lb. (209 kg — 176 kg = 33 kg)
As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants increases,
the cargo and luggage load will be re duced by an amount that equals the
increased weight due to the addition al occupants. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants ca uses an excess of the total load
capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.

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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 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: 825 lb. (375 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
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and
the number of occupants.

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Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also
does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your Lexus is not designed
for trailer towing or for the us e of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Alphabetical index
TachometerTacho indicator...................................... 151
Tachometer ............................................. 151
Tail lights Switch ....................................................... 165
Talk switch ...............................................289
Telephone switch ................................. 288
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 87
Engine immobilizer system ............. 85
Theft prevention labels ..........................90
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 412
Tire information Glossary................................................. 533
Size ...........................................................530
Tire identification number .............530
Uniform tire quality grading ...........531
Tires Chains ...................................................... 195
Checking .............................................. 400
If you have a flat tire ........................... 481
Inflation pressure.................................. 412
Inflation pressure sensor................ 402
Information............................................528
Replacing ................................................ 481
Rotating tires ....................................... 400
Size ............................................................ 519
Snow tires ............................................... 195
Tools ............................................................ 481
Total load capacity ................................ 194 Towing
Dinghy towing ......................... 200, 201
Emergency towing ............................. 451
Trailer towing ........................................ 199
TRAC ......................................................... 185
Traction control...................................... 185
Transmission shift switches.................142
Trip meter ................................................... 151
Trunk Extending trunk space.....................344
Opener ...................................................... 47
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................ 48
Wattage ................................................. 524
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
Switch ........................................................ 147
Wattage ................................................. 524
USB port ...................................................... 250
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................................... 327
Wattage ................................................. 524
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 327
VDIM.......................................................... 185
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ........................................ 185
Vehicle identification number.........509
Vehicle stability control ...................... 185
Ventilators ............................................... 338
Voice command switch .....................288
VSC ............................................................ 185T
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