2019 LEXUS NX300H towing capacity

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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.158)
Vehicles without towing package:
Lexus does not recommend towing a
WARNING
●Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
■When using a roof luggage carrier
(vehicles with roof rails)
Observe the following precautions:
●Place the cargo so that its weight is dis-
tributed evenly between the front and
rear axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, never
exceed the vehicle overall length or
width. ( P.402)
●Before driving, make sure the cargo is
securely fastened on the roof luggage
carrier.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier will make the center of gravity
of the vehicle higher. Avoid high
speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,
otherwise it may result in loss of con-
trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to
operate this vehicle correctly and
result in death or serious injury.
●If driving for a long distance, on rough
roads, or at high sp eeds, stop the vehi-
cle now and then during the trip to
make sure the cargo remains in its
place.
●Do not exceed 176.3 lb. (80 kg) cargo
weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
■When loading cargo (vehicles with
moon roof)
Do not set luggage on the moon roof.
Failure to observe so may lead to cause
damage.
Capacity and distribution

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Driving
trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is
not designed for trailer towing. Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) ( P.402)
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
*2lb. (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
In this condition, if 3 more passengers
with the combined weight of D lb. (kg)
get on, the available cargo and lug-
gage 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 occupant s 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.
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

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■Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight):
P.402
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 maximum
number of occupants whose esti-
mated average weight is 150 lb. (68
kg) per person.
■TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) (vehi-
cles with towing package):
 P.163, 402
TWR means the maximum gross trailer
weight (trailer weight plus its cargo
weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) (vehi-
cles without towing package)
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.345)Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capac-
ity.
Description
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.

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8-1.Specifications
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with towing package
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identifica-
tion number for your Lexus. It is used in
registering the ownership of your vehi-
cle.
This number is stamped on the top left
of the instrument panel. This number is also on the Certification
Label.
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length182.7 in. (4640 mm)
Overall width72.6 in. (1845 mm)
Overall height*164.8 in. (1645 mm)
Wheelbase104.7 in. (2660 mm)
TreadFront62.2 in. (1580 mm)
Rear62.2 in. (1580 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)895 lb. (405 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating*2
(Trailer weight + cargo weight)1500 lb. (685 kg)
Vehicle identification

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Vehicle specifications
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vis- cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions. How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.
*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Cooling system
Capacity*
Gasoline
engine
Vehicles with towing package
7.7 qt. (7.3 L, 6.4 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles without towing package
7.1 qt. (6.7 L, 5.9 Imp.qt.)
Power con-
trol unit3.3 qt. (3.1 L, 2.7 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
 “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
 Similar high-quality ethy lene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and nonborate
coolant with long-life hy brid organic acid tech-
nology
Do not use plain water alone.

457What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Light switches ................................................182
Meter control switches .............................. 84
Moon roof switches ................................... 144
Outside rear view mirror switches .... 140
Paddle shift switches .................................. 175
Parking brake switch ................................. 177
PCS switch ................................................... 204
Power back door opener and closer switch................................................................. 111
Power switch ................................................ 168
Power window switch ............................... 142
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................ 267
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...........................................................................193
Seat heater switches ................................ 273
“SOS” button ...............................................304
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 343
Vehicle-to-vehicle di stance switch .... 217
VSC off switch ............................................250
Window lock switch ..................................143
Windshield wipers and washer switch ................................................................188, 193
T
Tachometer........................................................79
Tail lights Light switch .....................................................182
Replacing light bulbs................................355
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................... 71
Immobilizer system...................................... 69
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data..................................... 408
Warning light ............................................... 372 Tire information .............................................. 412
Glossary .......................................................... 416
Size ......................................................................414
Tire identification number........................413
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............414
Tire pressure warning system Function ..........................................................339
Initializing........................................................343
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters....................................... 342
Registering ID codes ............................... 344
Warning light ............................................... 372
Tires................................................................... 337 Chains ............................................................. 257
Checking ....................................................... 337
Glossary .......................................................... 416
If you have a flat tire .................................. 379
Inflation pressure ...........................345, 408
Replacing ....................................................... 379
Rotating tires ............................................... 338
Size ................................................................... 408
Snow tires ......................................................256
Spare tire ........................................... 379, 408
Tire identification number........................413
Tire pressure warning system .............339
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............414
Warning light ............................................... 372
Tools..................................................................380
Top tether strap............................................... 57
Total load capacity ...................................... 402
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................167
Emergency towing....................................362
Towing eyelet...............................................364
Trailer Sway Control............................... 250
Trailer towing ...................................... 159, 167