2018 LEXUS LS500H towing capacity

164 4-1. Before driving
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) 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 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 co mbined 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.166) 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.460)
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 capacityCargo and luggage Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution
Calculation formula for your
vehicle
A
B

166 4-1. Before driving
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) ■
Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire
and loading information label. ( → P.408)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.460Total 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 occupant s 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. Trailer towing Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch or the use
of a tow hitch carrier for a wheel-
chair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
vehicle is not desi gned for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.

512 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) C
Card key .......................................................... 104
Care
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 370
Exterior ........................................................... 370
Interior ............................................................. 373
Seat belts........................................................ 373
Cargo capacity...............................................166
Cargo net ....................................................... 348
Center Display ...............................................316
Chains ............................................................... 310
Child restraint system
Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation
method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety
12-volt battery precautions ........ 394, 451
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions................................................ 337
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................154
Power window lock switch.....................153
Power window precautions ...................152
Rear door child-protectors ....................... 111
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions ................................................................. 414
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Trunk precautions .........................................112
Child-protectors...............................................111
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 370 Exterior............................................................370
Interior ............................................................. 373
Radar sensor ........................ 199, 200, 206
Seat belts ........................................................ 373
Clock ................................................. 77, 81, 353
Clock light ...................................................... 340
Coat hooks..................................................... 352
Coin holder .................................................... 345
Condenser .......................................................391
Console box .................................................. 346
Cooling system............................................. 390
Engine overheating...................................453
Hybrid system overheating ..................454
Cornering lights .............................................187
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................247, 250
Cup holders ................................................... 345
Current fuel consumption .......................... 88
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features ............................... 481
D
Daytime running light system .................. 185
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 324
Rear window ................................................ 324
Windshield .................................................... 324
Differential
Front differential oi l............. ...................... 465
Rear differential oil......... .......... ........... ...... 465
Dimension ...................................................... 460
Dinghy towing................................................. 167
Display
Center Display ............................................. 316
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..................................... 250
Energy monitor .............................................. 96
Head-up display............................................ 92
Intuitive parking assist ..............................266
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 243
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 234

522 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Tail lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................................................. 68
Immobilizer system...................................... 66
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data...................................... 466
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 397
Warning light .................................................431
Tire information .............................................472
Glossary......................................................... 475
Size.................................................................... 473
Tire identification number ..................... 473
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 474
Tire pressure display .................................. 397
Tire pressure warning system
Function .......................................................... 397
Initializing ........................................................ 401
Installing tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters ....................................... 401
Registering ID codes ...............................403
Warning light .................................................431
Tires
Chains .............................................................. 310
Checking .......................................................395
If you have a flat tire .................................. 442
Inflation pressure....................................... 408
Information .................................................... 472
Replacing .......................................................405
Rotating tires ................................................ 397
Run-flat tires ..................................... 397, 442
Size.................................................................... 466
Snow tires ......................................................309
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 397
Tire pressure warning system ............. 397
Warning light .................................................431
Top tether strap............................................... 55
Total load capacity ...................................... 460 Towing
Dinghy towing ...............................................167
Emergency towing.................................... 422
Towing eyelet...............................................425
Trailer towing ................................................ 166
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 303
Traction battery (hybrid battery)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
............................................................................. 64
Location ...............................................................61
Specification ................................................. 462
Warning message ........................................ 64
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 303
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 58
Trailer towing ..................................................166
Transmission
Driving mode select switch ................. 298
Hybrid transmission....................................174
M mode ............................................................179
Paddle shift switches ....................... 178, 179
Snow mode..................................................... 177
Trip meters ................................................ 79, 84
Trunk .................................................................... 112
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid................. 115
Internal trunk release lever....................... 117
Power trunk opener and closer ............ 114
Smart access system with push-button
start ................................................................... 115
Trunk closer switch ...................................... 115
Trunk easy closer.......................................... 116
Trunk features ............................................. 348
Trunk grip ......................................................... 116
Trunk lid light................................................... 116
Trunk light ......................................................... 116
Trunk opener main switch........................ 118
Trunk opener switch ................................... 114
Wireless remote control ........................... 115
Trunk lid light .................................................... 116
Trunk light .......................................................... 116
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180