2018 Lexus IS350 towing capacity

1724-1. Before driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
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. 175)
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

1754-1. Before driving
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Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): ( →P. 584)
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. 493)
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.

653Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U(OM53E34U)
Tachometer .................................................81
Tail lights.....................................................194
Light switch ............................................ 194
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 509
Talk switch
*............................................ 373
Telephone switches
*.......................... 373
Theft deterrent system Alarm............................................................. 71
Engine immobiliz er system..............68
Luggage security system .................123
Theft prevention labels ....................... 74
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 493 Maintenance data ............................. 593
Tire inflation pressure display function ............................................... 484
Warning light .......................................524
Tire information ..................................... 599 Glossary ................................................ 606
Size ........................................................... 602
Tire identification number............... 601
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 604
Tire pressure warning system ......... 484 Initializing............................................... 485
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ............... 484
Registering ID codes ...................... 485
Tire pressure warning reset switch................................................... 485
Warning light .......................................524 Tires ........................................................... 483
Chains ..................................................... 298
Checking ...............................................483
If you have a flat tire ..........................556
Inflation pressure................................593
Information............................................599
Replacing ...............................................556
Rotating tires ........................................ 484
Size ...........................................................593
Snow tires .............................................. 299
Spare tire................................................556
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................ 484
Tire pressure warning system ..... 484
Warning light ....................................... 524
Tools ...........................................................557
Top tether strap ........................................64
Total load capacity................................. 175
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 177
Emergency towing .............................514
Towing eyelet ........................................ 517
Trailer towing......................................... 176
TRAC (Traction Control)..................292
Transmission ............................................183 Automatic transmission ................... 183
Driving mode select switch ..........288
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 188
M mode ................................................... 186
Paddle shift switches......................... 185
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*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.