2013 Lexus ES300h towing capacity

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Driving
Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) = 650
lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
(→P. 1 9 4 )
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

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Vehicle load limits
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): →P. 8 2 4
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximu m number of occupants whose
estimated 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.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. ( →P. 7 0 3 )
Vehicle load limits incl ude total load capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
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.

903Alphabetical index
ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)
TiresChains..................................................... 328
Checking............................................... 694
If you have a flat tire ..........................784
Inflation pressure ............................... 835
Information ........................................... 840
Replacing ...............................................784
Rotating tires ....................................... 694
Size ........................................................... 835
Snow tires ............................................. 330
Spare tire ................................................784
Tire inflation pressure display
function ...................................................101
Tire pressure warning system .... 695
Warning light .......................................755
Warning message ............................. 775
Tools........................................................... 785
Top tether strap........................................ 66
Total load capacity .................................194
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 196
Emergency towing ............................ 743
Towing eyelet....................................... 745
Trailer towing ........................................ 195
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 298
Traction battery (hybrid battery) .......74
Traction motor (electric motor) .........74
Transmission Automatic transmission ....................214
Driving mode select switch ..........296
Hybrid transmission............................ 217
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 801
Trip information........................................ 99
Trip meters ................................................. 93 Trunk
Internal trunk release lever ............. 147
Jam protection function....................146
Luggage security system.................145
Open trunk warning message.... 767
Power trunk opener and closer ... 144
Smart access system with push-button start.................... 124
Trunk closer switch.............................145
Trunk easy closer ................................146
Trunk features........................................ 612
Trunk handle ..........................................145
Trunk light................................................ 146
Trunk opener main switch ..............145
Trunk opener switch .......................... 144
Trunk storage extension ................ 626
Wireless remote control..................136
Trunk light
Trunk light................................................ 146
Wattage .................................................836
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........... 730, 734
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage .................................................836
USB memory ............................... 413, 532
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