2020 Lexus LC500 towing capacity

1454-1. 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.146)
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.376)
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

1464-1. 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.317)
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.376
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 index425
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 229
C
Care ........................................................ 278, 281Aluminum wheels ...................................... 279
Exterior ........................................................... 278
Interior ...............................................................281
Seat belts..........................................................281
Cargo capacity...............................................146
Cargo hooks ................................................. 266
Center Display ............................................. 246
Chains .............................................................. 243
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 .......304, 367
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 259
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Power window lock switch.....................135
Power window precautions ...................135
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ............................................................... 323
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions .........................................112
Cleaning................................................ 278, 281 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 279
Exterior ........................................................... 278
Interior ...............................................................281
Radar sensor..................................... 189, 225 Seat belts ......................................................... 281
Clock ................................................................ 268
Coat hooks..................................................... 269
Condenser ...................................................... 301
Console box .................................................. 265
Console box light ........................................ 265
Cooling system.............................................300 Engine overheating...................... 368, 370
Hybrid system overheating ....................371
Cornering lights ............................................. 177
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................. 206
Cup holder ..................................................... 265
Current fuel consumption .......................... 86
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 395
D
Daytime running light system ................... 175
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.....................253
Rear window ................................................253
Windshield ....................................................253
Differential ...................................................... 382
Dimension ...................................................... 376
Dinghy towing................................................. 147
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).................... 223
Drive information ..........................................86
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ............................................. 206
Energy monitor .............................................. 96
Head-up display..............................................91
Intuitive parking assist ................................ 217
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................202
Multi-information display ..........................84
Warning message .................................... 348
Distance ............................................................. 86
Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................288
Door courtesy lights ................................... 262
Door lock

434Alphabetical index
Inflation pressure.......................................... 317
Information .................................................... 387
Replacing .........................................................313
Rotating tires ................................................ 307
Run-flat tires .....................................307, 354
Size....................................................................383
Snow tires ...................................................... 242
Tire inflation pressure display function
......................................................................... 307
Tire pressure warning system ............. 307
Warning light ............................................... 344
Tools....................................................................314
Top tether strap............................................... 52
Total load capacity ...................................... 376
Towing Dinghy towing ............................................... 147
Emergency towing ................................... 333
Towing eyelet ..............................................335
Trailer towing ................................................. 147
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 235
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ............. 63 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................ 66
Location............................................................. 63
Specification ................................................. 378
Warning message........................................ 66
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 235
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 60
Trailer towing .................................................. 147
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................ 157
Driving mode select switch .................... 216
Hybrid transmission ...................................163
M mode ................................................. 162, 168
Paddle shift switches .... 161, 162, 167, 168
Snow mode ........................................... 161, 167
Trip meters ........................................................ 80
Trunk .................................................................... 112 Internal trunk release lever .......................114
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 113
Trunk features.............................................. 266 Trunk grip ......................................................... 114
Trunk light ......................................................... 114
Trunk opener main switch........................ 115
Trunk opener switch ................................... 113
Wireless remote control ........................... 113
Trunk light .......................................................... 114
Turn signal lights ............................................169 Replacing light bulbs ................................328
Turn signal lever .......................................... 169
U
Units ..................................................................... 87
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 268Wattage ......................................................... 384
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 268
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS)235
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 236
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 236
Vehicle identification number ................ 376
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 235
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 259
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)235
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 235
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning...................................... 212
Brake system................................................339
Downshifting ..................162, 163, 168, 169
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 222
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 199
Open door .............................................. 109, 111
Open hood ........................................................ 111
Open trunk ........................................................ 111
Open window .............................................. 135