2015 LEXUS RX450h towing capacity

2972-5. Driving information
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When driving (6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consul t this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehi-
cle.
(  P. 7 9 8 )
Calculation formula for your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight) (  P. 7 9 8 )
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 an d luggage load capacity will be C
lb. (kg) as follows:
B* 2
lb. (kg) - A* 1
lb. (kg) = C* 3
lb. (kg)
* 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)
* 4
: D =Additional weight of people
* 5
: E =Available cargo and luggage load

3012-5. Driving information
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When driving Vehicle load limits
■
Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on th e tire and loading information label.
(  P. 6 7 9 )
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 load capacity, seating capacity, TWR
(Trailer Weight Rating) and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (  P. 7 9 8 )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.
■ TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) (AWD models with towing package):
(  P. 310, 798)TWR means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its
cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■ TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) (2WD models and AWD models
without towing package) 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.

3212-5. Driving information
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When driving CAUTION■
Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care an d drive the vehicle in accordance with the
trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so could cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability and braking perfor-
mance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch.
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer.■
To avoid accident or injury ●
Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.●
If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device with
sufficient capacity is required.●
Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads as
close to the trailer axle as possible.●
Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed
limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest.
Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery
surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you experience a vehicle-trailer instabil-
ity from reducing a certain speed, slow down and make sure you keep your vehi-
cle speed under the speed of which you experience the instability.●
Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.●
Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and
loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.●
Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.●
Do not use cruise control when towing.●
Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades.
●
Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before descend-
ing steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden
downshifts when descending steep or lo ng downhill grades. Avoid holding the
brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could
cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.
●
Do not tow a trailer when the compact spare tire is installed on your vehicle.

7986-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fue l, oil level, etc.)Dimensions and weight
* 1
: Unladen vehicles
* 2
: Vehicles without roof antenna and roof rails
* 3
: Vehicles with roof antenna but without roof rails
* 4
: Vehicles with roof rails
* 5
: AWD models with towing package onlyOverall length 187.8 in. (4770 mm)
Overall width 74.2 in. (1885 mm)
Overall height
* 1
66.3 in. (1685 mm)
* 2
66.7 in. (1695 mm)
* 3
67.9 in. (1725 mm)
* 4
Wheelbase 107.9 in. (2740 mm)
Tr e a d Front 64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Rear 64.0 in. (1625 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 2WD
825 lb. (370 kg)
AW D
885 lb. (400 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating
(trailer weight + cargo weight)
* 5
3500 lb. (1588 kg)

8046-1. Specifications
Cooling system
* : With towing package
Ignition systemCapacity
Gasoline engine
Power control unit 12.0 qt. (11.4 L, 10.0 Imp. qt.)
12.4 qt. (11.7 L, 10.3 Imp. qt.)*
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
Gap DENSO FK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

871Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................................. 197
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Switch ........................................................ 217
Wattage ................................................ 809
Talk switch*.................................. 429, 553
Telephone* .................................. 429, 552
Telephone switch* .................... 429, 553
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ......................................................... 126
Immobilizer system ............................ 124
Theft prevention labels ........................ 129
Tire inflation pressure..........................679
Tire information
Glossary ..................................................819
Size ............................................................ 815
Tire identification number .............. 815
Uniform tire quality grading........... 817
Tires
Chains ..................................................... 302
Checking ............................................... 670
If you have a flat tire.......................... 764
Inflation pressure ............................... 679
Inflation pressure sensor.................. 671
Information..............................................813
Replacing............................................... 764
Rotating tires ........................................ 670
Size ........................................................... 807
Snow tires.............................................. 302
Spare tire ............................................... 764
Tire pressure warning
system...................................... 670, 736 Tools ........................................................... 764
Total load capacity ................................ 301
Towing
Dinghy towing ..................................... 324
Emergency towing............................ 725
Trailer towing ...................................... 306
TRAC...........................................................271
Traction control .......................................271
Trailer towing ............................. 306, 323
Trip information display......................206
Trip meter ..................................................197
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Switch........................................................ 193
Wattage ................................................. 809T
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.