2020 Lexus IS350 towing capacity

1804-1. Before driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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. 183)
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

1834-1. Before driving
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Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 586)
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. 495)
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.

657Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Tools........................................................... 560
Top tether strap........................................ 64
Total load capacity ................................ 183
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 185
Emergency towing............................. 517
Towing eyelet...................................... 520
Trailer towing ........................................ 184
TRAC (Traction Control) .................. 301
Transmission.............................................. 191 Automatic transmission ..................... 191
Driving mode select switch .......... 297
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 196
M mode ................................................... 194
Paddle shift switches ......................... 193
Trip meters ................................................. 89 Trunk ...........................................................130
Internal trunk release lever ............. 132
Luggage security system...................131
Smart access system with push-button start................... 130
Trunk features...................................... 435
Trunk handle ............................................131
Trunk light................................................ 132
Trunk opener main switch ................131
Trunk opener switch ......................... 130
Wireless remote control................. 130
Trunk light.................................................. 132 Wattage ................................................. 597
Turn signal lights .....................................198 Replacing light bulbs ...............................508, 509, 511
Turn signal lever .................................. 198
Wattage ................................................. 597
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.