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4
Driving
Cargo and luggage
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. 200)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Take notice of the following informat ion about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution
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◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight):
P. 516
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
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. 404)
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.
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593Alphabetical index
GS350_GS F_OM_OM30J07U_(U)
Tachometer .....................................93, 100Variable red zone............................... 103
Tail lights................................................... 222 Light switch ........................................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ..........................421
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 144
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system.............. 77
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 525 Maintenance data ............................. 525
Tire inflation pressure display function ............................................... 395
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message ............................. 442
Tire information ..................................... 532 Glossary .................................................537
Size ............................................................534
Tire identification number..............534
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................. 536
Tire pressure warning system ......... 395 Function ................................................. 395
Initializing............................................... 396
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ............... 395
Registering ID codes .......................397
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message ............................. 442 Tires ........................................................... 394
Chains ..................................................... 307
Checking ............................................... 394
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .............................................. 484
If you have a flat tire .............. 473, 484
Inflation pressure................................ 525
Information............................................ 532
Replacing ............................................... 473
Rotating tires ........................................395
Size ........................................................... 525
Snow tires ..............................................309
Spare tire................................................ 473
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................395
Tire pressure warning system .....395
Warning light ....................................... 437
Warning message............................. 442
Tools ........................................................... 474
Top tether strap ....................................... 68
Torque Vectoring Differential (TVD) ..................................................... 295
Total load capacity............................... 200
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 202
Emergency towing ............................427
Towing eyelet ...................................... 429
Trailer towing.........................................201
TRAC (Traction Control) Function .................................................. 297
TRAC OFF switch ............................ 299
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.