2018 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 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. 151)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Take notice of the following informat ion about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

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4
Driving
Vehicle load limits
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight):
→P. 516
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. 450)
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.

576Alphabetical index
ES350_OM_OM06134U_(U)
Tire inflation pressureMaintenance data .............................. 522
Tire inflation pressure display function .................................................... 81
Warning light ...................................... 484
Tire information ..................................... 528 Glossary .................................................534
Size ............................................................. 531
Tire identification number............. 530
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................................532
Tire pressure warning system Function ................................................... 441
Initializing................................................. 441
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................. 441
Registering ID codes ....................... 442
Tire pressure warning reset switch.................................................... 442
Warning light ...................................... 484
Tires Chains......................................................263
Checking............................................... 440
If you have a flat tire ........................... 491
Inflation pressure ................................ 522
Information ........................................... 528
Replacing ................................................ 491
Rotating tires ....................................... 440
Size ............................................................ 522
Snow tires ..............................................265
Spare tire ................................................. 491
Tire inflation pressure display function .................................................... 81
Tire pressure warning system ...... 441
Warning light ...................................... 484 Tools ...........................................................492
Top tether strap ......................................... 61
Total load capacity.................................. 151
Towing
Dinghy towing .......................................153
Emergency towing ........................... 476
Towing eyelet ...................................... 478
Trailer towing......................................... 152
TRAC (Traction Control)..................257
Transmission Automatic transmission ....................159
Driving mode select switch ...........247
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................................... 162
Trip information ........................................87
Trip meters.................................................. 76
Trunk Internal trunk release lever ............ 103
Jam protection function................... 103
Luggage security system.................102
Power trunk opener and closer .... 101
Smart access system with push-button start................... 108
Trunk closer switch.............................102
Trunk easy closer ............................... 103
Trunk features......................................384
Trunk handle ..........................................102
Trunk light............................................... 103
Trunk opener main switch ..............102
Trunk opener switch ........................... 101
Trunk storage extension ..................391
Wireless remote control................... 95
Trunk light Trunk light............................................... 103
Wattage ................................................. 524