2013 Lexus IS250 trailer

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 130
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 140
Automatic transmission.............. 144
Turn signal lever ............................ 150
Parking brake ................................... 151
Horn.................................................... 152
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 153
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 159
Multi-information display........... 162
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 167
Fog light switch ................................ 171
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 173
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 180 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................. 181
Intuitive parking assist ................. 185
Driving assist systems.................... 191
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ...................... 197
Vehicle load limits ....................... 200
Winter driving tips ........................ 201
Trailer towing ................................ 205
Dinghy towing ............................... 206
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 130
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 140
Automatic transmission ........ 144
Turn signal lever ....................... 150
Parking brake ............................ 151
Horn ............................................ 152
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 153
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 159
Multi-information display ..... 162
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch...................... 167
Fog light switch ......................... 171
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 173
Headlight cleaner switch..... 180 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control........................... 181
Intuitive parking assist ........... 185
Driving assist systems ............. 191
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................. 197
Vehicle load limits .................. 200
Winter driving tips .................. 201
Trailer towing .......................... 205
Dinghy towing ......................... 206

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2-5. Driving information
(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.
Calculation formula for your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight) (P. 5 1 0 )
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your
vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle ca pacity weight) of B lb.
(kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C
lb. (kg) as follows:
B*
2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg)
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1: A =Weight of people
*2: B =Total load capacity
*3: C =Available cargo and luggage load
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D lb. (kg)
get on, the available cargo and luggage lo ad will be reduced E lb. (kg) as fol-
lows:
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)
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4: D =Additional weight of people
*5: E =Available cargo and luggage load

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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.
(  P. 4 1 8 )
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 (vehicle capacity weight): ( P. 5 1 0 )
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 .................................... 153
Tachometer ............................................ 153
Tail lights Switch ........................................................ 167
Talk switch*............................................. 293
Telephone switch* ................................292
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 93
Engine immobilizer system ............... 91
Theft prevention labels ..........................96
Tire inflation pressure...........................418
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 535
Size ........................................................... 532
Tire identification number ............. 532
Uniform tire quality grading......... 533
Tires Chains ....................................................... 201
Checking ............................................... 406
If you have a flat tire.......................... 483
Inflation pressure .................................418
Inflation pressure sensor................408
Information............................................530
Replacing............................................... 483
Rotating tires ........................................ 406
Size ........................................................... 520
Snow tires................................................ 201 Tools ...........................................................483
Total load capacity .............................. 200
Towing
Dinghy towing .................................... 206
Emergency towing........................... 455
Trailer towing ...................................... 205
TRAC............................................................ 191
Traction control ........................................ 191
Transmission shift switches .................147
Trip meter ................................................. 153
Trunk Extending trunk space ....................346
Opener ...................................................... 53
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................. 54
Wattage ..................................................525
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................ 444
Switch........................................................ 150
Wattage ..................................................525T
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.