2015 Lexus ES350 towing capacity

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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. 202)
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. 7 0 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 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. 577)
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.

781Alphabetical index
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TiresChains......................................................343
Checking............................................... 566
If you have a flat tire ......................... 659
Inflation pressure .................................. 712
Information ............................................. 718
Replacing .............................................. 659
Rotating tires ....................................... 566
Size .............................................................. 712
Snow tires ..............................................345
Spare tire ............................................... 659
Tire inflation pressure display
function ................................................. 105
Tire pressure warning system .....567
Warning light ...................................... 630
Warning message ............................ 650
Tools........................................................... 660
Top tether strap........................................ 69
Total load capacity ............................... 202
Towing Dinghy towing .....................................204
Emergency towing ..............................617
Towing eyelet...................................... 620
Trailer towing ...................................... 203
TRAC (Traction Control) ...................313
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ....... 77
Traction motor (electric motor) ......... 77
Transmission Automatic transmission .................. 222
Driving mode select switch ............. 311
Hybrid transmission.......................... 226
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................676
Trip information...................................... 103
Trip meters ..................................................97 Trunk
Internal trunk release lever .............152
Jam protection function..................... 151
Luggage security system................ 150
Open trunk warning message.... 642
Power trunk opener and closer ...149
Smart access system with push-button start....................128
Trunk closer switch............................ 150
Trunk easy closer ................................. 151
Trunk features..................................... 488
Trunk handle ......................................... 150
Trunk light................................................. 151
Trunk opener main switch ............. 150
Trunk opener switch ..........................149
Trunk storage extension ................498
Wireless remote control....................141
Trunk light
Trunk light................................................. 151
Wattage ................................................... 714
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..........604, 608
Turn signal lever ................................. 230
Wattage ................................................... 714
USB memory
*...................................... 359
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“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.