2017 Lexus IS350 towing capacity

1664-1. Before driving
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac ity) — (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 th e driver and passengers that will be rid-
ing in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of th e driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the ava ilable 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 amou nt 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. 169)
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 informat ion about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

1694-1. Before driving
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Driving
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (→P. 574)
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. 486)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capac-
ity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
■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.

645Alphabetical index
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Tachometer ................................................79
Tail lights.................................................... 188Light switch ............................................188
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 502
Talk switch
*............................................ 369
Telephone switches
*.......................... 369
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 70
Engine immobiliz er system..............68
Luggage security system .................. 118
Theft prevention labels ....................... 72
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 486 Maintenance data ............................. 584
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................ 477
Warning light ........................................ 518
Tire information .....................................590 Glossary .................................................597
Size ........................................................... 593
Tire identification number..............592
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 595
Tire pressure warning system ..........477 Initializing................................................478
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................ 477
Registering ID codes .......................478
Tire pressure warning reset switch....................................................478
Warning light ........................................ 518 Tires ............................................................ 476
Chains ..................................................... 295
Checking ............................................... 476
If you have a flat tire ..........................546
Inflation pressure................................584
Information........................................... 590
Replacing ............................................... 546
Rotating tires .........................................477
Size ...........................................................584
Snow tires .............................................. 296
Spare tire................................................ 546
Tire inflation pressure display function.................................................477
Tire pressure warning system ......477
Warning light ........................................ 518
Tools ...........................................................547
Top tether strap ........................................64
Total load capacity................................. 169
Towing Dinghy towing ......................................... 171
Emergency towing .......................... 508
Towing eyelet ......................................... 511
Trailer towing.........................................170
TRAC (Traction Control)................. 289
Transmission ............................................ 177 Automatic transmission .................... 177
Driving mode select switch ..........285
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................................182
M mode ................................................... 180
Paddle shift switches.......................... 179
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*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.