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Cargo and luggage Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) − (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 tra iler 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. 186)Take notice of the following informat ion about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution
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WARNING ■
Trailer towing precautions ●
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care an d drive the vehicle in accordance with the
trailer’s characteristics and operating condit ions. Failure to do so could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability and braking performance are
affected by trailer st ability, brake setting and performanc e, and the hitch. Your vehicle
will handle differently when towing a trailer. ●
Set the vehicle height to the “LO” mode and turn off the 4-Wheel AHC when you
connect a trailer, otherwise the vehicle height may change due to the automatic level-
ing function, and you may catch part of your body in the vehicle, resulting in an acci-
dent. ( → P. 295)■
To avoid accident or injury ●
Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR. ●
If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device with suffi-
cient capacity is required. ●
If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing hitch with
sufficient capacity is required. ●
Adjust the tongue weight within the approp riate range. Place heavier loads as close
to the trailer axle as possible. ●
Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit
for your trailer as set forth in your trai ler owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Slow
down sufficiently before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery surface, etc.
to help avoid an accident. If you experien ce a vehicle-trailer in stability from reducing
a certain speed, slow down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the
speed of which you expe rience the instability.●
Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns. ●
Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you ma y skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of
vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.●
Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue weight capacities. ●
Do not use cruise control (if equipped) or dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if equipped) when trailer towing. ●
Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not
make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades. ●
Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long down hills. Before descending
steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden down-
shifts when descending steep or long do wnhill grades. Avoid ho lding the brake pedal
down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to
overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.
615Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Coolant..................................................... 562
Capacity .................................................562
Checking................................................478
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 382
Cooling system
Engine overheating.......................... 552
Crawl Control ....................................... 307
Cruise control
Cruise control....................................... 281
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ....................269
Cup holders ............................................ 423
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 38
Customizable features .......................580
Daytime running light system .......... 222
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 405
Rear window ....................................... 405
Windshield ........................................... 405
Differential ............................................... 563
Dimension ...............................................558
Dinghy towing........................................ 204 Display
Crawl Control..................................... 307
Drive information.................................. 94
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ................... 269
Fuel consumption information ..... 106
Head-up display ................................. 100
Intuitive parking assist......................288
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)....... 264
Multi-information display.................... 91
Multi-terrain Monitor .........................316
Multi-terrain Select ............................. 312
Warning messages ..........................528
Do-it-yourself maintenance..............470
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................................... 417
Doors
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system............................... 119
Back door................................................ 122
Door glasses ..........................................165
Door lock.................................................. 115
Open door warning buzzer ........ 522
Open door warning light .............. 522
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 162
Rear door child-protectors ............. 118
Side doors ................................................ 115D
* : Refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
