2018 LEXUS RC350 towing capacity

2014-1. Before driving
4
Driving
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
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. 204)
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

2044-1. Before driving
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): ( P. 536)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆Seating capacity: 4 occupants (Front 2, Rear 2)
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. 420)
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.

633Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
Tools............................................... 490, 504
Top tether strap.........................................76
Torque Vectoring Differential
(TVD) ...................................................... 310
Total load capacity ............................... 204
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 206
Emergency towing............................ 444
Towing eyelet....................................... 447
Trailer towing ...................................... 205
TRAC (Traction Control) ...................312
Traction Control (TRAC) ...................312
Trailer towing ......................................... 205
Transmission.............................................213 Automatic transmission ....................213
Driving mode select switch ........... 301
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 219
M mode ................................................... 216
Paddle shift switches ............... 215, 216
Trip meters .......................................... 91, 96 Trunk ............................................................ 151
Internal trunk release lever .............153
Luggage security system................. 152
Smart access system with push-button start..................... 151
Trunk features...................................... 353
Trunk grip ................................................ 152
Trunk light................................................153
Trunk opener main switch .............. 152
Trunk opener switch ........................... 151
Trunk storage extension ................ 357
Wireless remote control................... 151
Trunk light.................................................. 153 Wattage .................................................553
Turn signal lights ..................................... 221 Replacing light bulbs .............................434, 436, 439
Turn signal lever ................................... 221
Wattage .................................................553
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) ...........................................310
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATIO N AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.