2015 Lexus IS250 towing capacity

1534-1. Before driving
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Driving
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
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 transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
(→ P. 1 5 6 )
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

1564-1. Before driving
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): ( →P. 5 1 2 )
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum 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. 4 3 2 )
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capac-
ity 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.

581Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Tools........................................................... 487
Top tether strap........................................ 65
Total load capacity .................................156
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 158
Emergency towing........................... 458
Towing eyelet........................................ 461
Trailer towing ........................................ 157
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 240
Transmission .............................................164 Automatic transmission ................... 164
Driving mode select switch .......... 237
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 498
M mode ....................................................167
Paddle shift switches ......................... 166
Trip meters ...................................................81 Trunk ...........................................................109
Internal trunk release lever ................ 111
Luggage security system.................. 110
Smart access system
with push-button start................... 109
Trunk features...................................... 374
Trunk handle ........................................... 110
Trunk light................................................... 111
Trunk opener main switch ............... 110
Trunk opener switch ......................... 109
Wireless remote control................. 109
Trunk light..................................................... 111
Wattage ...................................................521
Turn signal lights ..................................... 170
Replacing light bulbs ................ 446, 448, 449, 452
Turn signal lever ...................................170
Wattage ...................................................521
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.