2019 Lexus LC500 towing capacity

1434-1. Before driving
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.144)
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

1444-1. Before driving
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.

Alphabetical index421
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 226
C
Care ........................................................274, 277Aluminum wheels ...................................... 275
Exterior ........................................................... 274
Interior ..............................................................277
Seat belts.........................................................277
Cargo capacity...............................................144
Cargo hooks ................................................. 262
Center Display ............................................. 242
Chains .............................................................. 239
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 ...... 300, 363
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 255
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Power window lock switch.....................133
Power window precautions ...................133
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions .................................................................319
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions ........................................ 110
Cleaning................................................274, 277 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 275
Exterior ........................................................... 274
Interior ..............................................................277
Radar sensor......................................186, 222 Seat belts ........................................................ 277
Clock ................................................................ 264
Coat hooks..................................................... 265
Condenser ..................................................... 297
Console box ....................................................261
Console box light ..........................................261
Cooling system............................................. 296 Engine overheating...................... 364, 366
Hybrid system overheating .................. 367
Cornering lights ............................................. 175
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ..............................................203
Cup holder .......................................................261
Current fuel consumption .......................... 85
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................391
D
Daytime running light system ................... 173
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 249
Rear window ................................................ 249
Windshield .................................................... 249
Differential ...................................................... 378
Dimension ...................................................... 372
Dinghy towing.................................................145
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................220
Drive information ..........................................85
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ..............................................203
Energy monitor ..............................................95
Head-up display............................................90
Intuitive parking assist ................................214
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 199
Multi-information display ..........................84
Warning message ..................................... 344
Distance ............................................................. 85
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 284
Door courtesy lights ................................... 258

430Alphabetical index
Inflation pressure..........................................313
Information ....................................................383
Replacing .......................................................309
Rotating tires ................................................303
Run-flat tires .................................... 303, 350
Size.................................................................... 379
Snow tires ...................................................... 238
Tire inflation pressure display function
.........................................................................303
Tire pressure warning system .............303
Warning light ...............................................340
Tools................................................................... 310
Top tether strap............................................... 52
Total load capacity ...................................... 372
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................145
Emergency towing ................................... 329
Towing eyelet ................................................331
Trailer towing .................................................145
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 232
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ............. 64 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................ 67
Location............................................................. 64
Specification ................................................. 374
Warning message........................................ 67
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 232
Traction motor (electric motor) ................. 61
Trailer towing ..................................................145
Transmission Automatic transmission ........................... 155
Driving mode select switch .................... 213
Hybrid transmission .................................... 161
M mode .................................................160, 166
Paddle shift switches . 159, 160, 165, 166
Snow mode .........................................159, 165
Trip meters ........................................................ 80
Trunk .................................................................... 110 Internal trunk release lever .......................112
Smart access system with push-button start ..................................................................... 111
Trunk features.............................................. 262 Trunk grip ......................................................... 112
Trunk light ......................................................... 112
Trunk opener main switch........................ 113
Trunk opener switch ..................................... 111
Wireless remote control ............................. 111
Trunk light .......................................................... 112
Turn signal lights ............................................ 167 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 324
Turn signal lever ...........................................167
U
Units ..................................................................... 86
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 264Wattage ......................................................... 380
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 264
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)232
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 232
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 232
Vehicle identification number ................ 372
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............231
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 255
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)232
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .............231
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning................................... 209
Brake system................................................335
Downshifting ................... 160, 161, 166, 167
Intuitive parking assist ................................219
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 196
Open door ...........................................107, 109
Open hood .................................................... 109
Open trunk .................................................... 109
Open window .............................................. 133