2018 Lexus LC500h towing capacity

1374-1. Before driving
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)
4
Driving
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The com-
bined 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 lug-
gage 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 available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
(  P.138)
Lexus does not recommend towing a
trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) ( P.372)
When 2 people with the combined
weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your
vehicle, which has a total load capacity
(vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg),
the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage 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
WARNING
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle
weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s
weight and the cargo load is less than
the total load capacity, do not apply the
load unevenly. Improper loading may
cause deterioration of steering or
braking control which may cause
death or serious injury.
Calculation formula for your
vehicle
A
B

1384-1. Before driving
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)In this condition, if 2 more passengers with
the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on,
the available cargo and luggage load will
be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)
*4: D = Additional weight of people
*5: E = Available cargo and luggage load
As shown in the example above, if the
number of occupants increases, the
cargo and luggage load will be
reduced by an amount that equals the
increased weight due to the additional
occupants. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants
causes an excess of the total load
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire
and loading information label. ( P.313)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capac-
ity.
 Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight): P.372
Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
 Seating capacity: 4 occupants
(Front 2, Rear 2)
Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum 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.
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.

421What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)Alphabetical index421
C
Care ........................................................274, 277 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 275
Exterior ........................................................... 274
Interior ..............................................................277
Seat belts.........................................................277
Cargo capacity.............................................. 138
Cargo hooks ................................................. 256
Center Display ............................................. 236
Chains .............................................................. 234
Child restraint system................................... 43 Fixed with a LATCH system ..................50
Fixed with a seat belt....................................47
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 38
Points to remember .................................... 43
Riding with children ..................................... 43
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 44
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 52
Child safety ....................................................... 43 12-volt battery precautions .......299, 363
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 249
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Power window lock switch..................... 126
Power window precautions ................... 126
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ................................................................ 318
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions ...................................... 103
Cleaning................................................274, 277 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 275
Exterior ........................................................... 274
Interior ..............................................................277
Radar sensor........................................182, 217
Seat belts.........................................................277 Clock ................................................................ 258
Coat hooks..................................................... 259
Condenser ..................................................... 296
Console box .................................................. 255
Console box light ........................................ 255
Cooling system............................................. 295
Engine overheating...................... 364, 366
Hybrid system overheating .................. 367
Cornering lights .............................................169
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
Cup holder ..................................................... 255
Current fuel consumption ...........................79
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................391
D
Daytime running light system ................... 167
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 243
Rear window ................................................ 243
Windshield .................................................... 243
Differential ...................................................... 378
Dimension ...................................................... 372
Dinghy towing.................................................139
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..................... 215
Drive information .......................................... 79
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 198
Energy monitor ..............................................89
Head-up display............................................84
Intuitive parking assist ............................. 209
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 194
Multi-information display .......................... 78
Warning message ..................................... 344
Distance ..............................................................79
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 283
Door courtesy lights ................................... 252
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 99

430Alphabetical index
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)
Inflation pressure..........................................313
Information ....................................................383
Replacing .......................................................309
Rotating tires ................................................303
Run-flat tires .................................... 303, 350
Size.................................................................... 379
Snow tires ...................................................... 233
Tire inflation pressu re display function
.........................................................................303
Tire pressure warning system .............303
Warning light ...............................................340
Tools.................................................................. 309
Top tether strap............................................... 52
Total load capacity ...................................... 372
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................139
Emergency towing ................................... 328
Towing eyelet ..............................................330
Trailer towing .................................................139
TRAC (Traction Control) .........................227
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ..............57 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................ 60
Location............................................................. 57
Specification ................................................. 374
Warning message........................................ 60
Traction Control (TRAC) .........................227
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 54
Trailer towing ..................................................139
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................149
Driving mode select switch ..................208
Hybrid transmission .................................. 155
M mode .................................................154, 160
Paddle shift switches . 153, 154, 159, 160
Snow mode ......................................... 153, 159
Trip meters .........................................................74
Trunk .................................................................. 103 Internal trunk release lever .................... 105
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 104
Trunk features.............................................. 256 Trunk grip ....................................................... 105
Trunk light ....................................................... 105
Trunk opener main switch...................... 106
Trunk opener switch ................................. 104
Wireless remote control ......................... 104
Trunk light ........................................................ 105
Turn signal lights ............................................. 161 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 324
Turn signal lever ............................................ 161
U
Units ..................................................................... 80
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 258Wattage ......................................................... 380
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 258
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)227
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement).......................................................227
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)...............................................227
Vehicle identification number ................ 372
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 226
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 249
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)227
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 226
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning....................................204
Brake system................................................334
Downshifting ................... 154, 155, 160, 161
Intuitive parking assist ................................214
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................... 191
Open door .......................................... 100, 102
Open hood .................................................... 102
Open trunk .................................................... 102
Open window ...............................................126