2019 Lexus ES350 towing capacity

1334-1. Before driving
4
Driving
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 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.135)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 infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the
trunk
The following things may cause a fire if
loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals
from being depressed properly, may
block the driver’s vision, or may result in
items hitting the driver or passengers,
possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk
whenever possible.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• In front of the Center Display
●Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
Capacity and distribution

1354-1. Before driving
4
Driving
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire
and loading information label. ( P.325)
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.382
Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
 Seating capacity: 5 occupants
(Front 2, Rear 3)
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.
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.

430Alphabetical index
C
Care .......................................................296, 299Aluminum wheels ...................................... 296
Exterior ........................................................... 296
Interior ............................................................. 299
Seat belts........................................................ 299
Cargo capacity...............................................135
Cargo hooks ................................................. 268
Center Display ............................................. 244
Chains ................................................................ 241
Child-protectors............................................. 92
Child restraint system................................... 42 Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 49
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 46
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
Points to remember .....................................42
Riding with children ......................................42
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 43
Using an anchor bracket ............................ 51
Child safety ....................................................... 42 Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Battery precautions ............315, 376, 376
Child restraint system................................. 43
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................258
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ..............................121
Panoramic moon roof precautions ....125
Power window lock switch...................... 119
Power window precautions .................... 119
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 92
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ...............................................................330
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions ...................................24
Trunk precautions ........................................ 93
Cleaning...............................................296, 299 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 296 Exterior............................................................296
Interior .............................................................299
Radar sensor ...................................... 163, 198
Seat belts ........................................................299
Clock ................................................ 64, 67, 269
Coat hooks.....................................................280
Compass ......................................................... 286
Condenser .......................................................313
Console box .................................................. 266
Console box light ........................................ 266
Cooling system...............................................312 Engine overheating................................... 377
Cornering lights .............................................152 Replacing light bulbs ................................335
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 187
Cup holder ..................................................... 266
Current fuel consumption ...........................73
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ..............................400
D
Daytime running light system .................. 150
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 252
Rear window ................................................ 252
Windshield .................................................... 252
Dimension ...................................................... 382
Dinghy towing.................................................136
Display BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)....................197
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................... 187
Head-up display............................................ 78
Intuitive parking assist ............................. 205
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....................... 181
Multi-information display ............................ 71
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians)............................................... 233
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ......... 215
RCTA.................................................................. 211

439What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index439
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 325Maintenance data...................................... 387
Tire inflation pressu re display function
...........................................................................319
Warning light ............................................... 352
Tire information ..............................................391 Glossary.........................................................395
Size.................................................................... 393
Tire identification number ..................... 393
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 394
Tire pressure warning system ..................319 Function ............................................................319
Initializing ......................................................... 321
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ........................................ 321
Registering ID codes ............................... 323
Warning light ............................................... 352
Tires.....................................................................316 Chains ............................................................... 241
Checking .........................................................316
If you have a flat tire .................................. 362
Inflation pressure........................................ 325
Information ......................................................391
Replacing ....................................................... 362
Rotating tires ................................................. 318
Size.................................................................... 387
Snow tires ...................................................... 240
Spare tire........................................................ 362
Tire inflation pressu re display function
...........................................................................319
Tire pressure warning system ...............319
Warning light ............................................... 352
Tools.................................................................. 363
Top tether strap.................................................51
Total load capacity ....... ............................... 382
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................136
Emergency towing ................................... 343
Towing eyelet .............................................. 345
Trailer towing .................................................135
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 236
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 236 Trailer towing ..................................................135
Transmission
Automatic transmission ............................. 141
Driving Mode Select switch .................202
Paddle shift switches ....................... 143, 144
S mode ..............................................................144
Trip meters ................................................ 65, 70
Trunk .................................................................... 93 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid................. 96
Internal trunk release lever....................... 97
Power trunk lid ............................................... 93
Smart access system with push-button start ...................................................................95
Trunk closer switch ......................................96
Trunk easy closer.......................................... 97
Trunk features ............................................. 268
Trunk grip ......................................................... 97
Trunk light ......................................................... 97
Trunk opener main switch........................ 99
Trunk opener switch ...................................95
Trunk storage extension......................... 279
Wireless remote control ...........................95
Trunk light ...........................................................97
Turn signal lights ............................................145 Replacing light bulbs ................... 335, 335
Turn signal lever .......................................... 145
U
USB charging ports.................................... 270
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 269
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 269
Vehicle data recordings ..................................6
Vehicle identification number ................ 382
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 236
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 258
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 236