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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)4-1. Before driving
Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity)
(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. 192)
Take notice of the following informat ion about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution
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LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)4-1. Before driving
WARNING
■Trailer towing precautions
●To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care an
d drive the vehicle in accordance with the
trailer’s characteristics and operating condit ions. Failure to do so could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability and braking performance are
affected by trailer st ability, brake setting and performanc e, and the hitch. Your vehicle
will handle differently when towing a trailer.
●Set the vehicle height to the “LO” mode and turn off the 4-Wheel AHC when you
connect a trailer, otherwise the vehicle height may change due to the automatic level-
ing function, and you may catch part of your body in the vehicle, resulting in an acci-
dent. ( P. 302)
■To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device with suffi-
cient capacity is required.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing hitch with
sufficient capacity is required.
●Adjust the tongue weight within the approp riate range. Place heavier loads as close
to the trailer axle as possible.
●Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit
for your trailer as set forth in your trai ler owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Slow
down sufficiently before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery surface, etc.
to help avoid an accident. If you experien ce a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing
a certain speed, slow down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the
speed of which you experience the instability.
●Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.
●Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you ma y skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of
vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.
●Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.
●Do not use cruise control (if equipped) or dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if equipped) when trailer towing.
●Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not
make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades.
●Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long down hills. Before descending
steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden down-
shifts when descending steep or long do wnhill grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal
down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to
overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.
621Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60R61U_(U)
Coolant..................................................... 568Capacity ................................................ 568
Checking................................................482
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 389
Cooling system Engine overheating...........................557
Crawl Control .........................................314
Cruise control Cruise control..................................... 288
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .................... 276
Cup holders ..............................................431
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 38
Customizable features ....................... 586
Daytime running light system .......... 229
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors .............. 413
Rear window ......................................... 413
Windshield ............................................. 413
Differential ............................................... 569
Dimension ............................................... 564
Dinghy towing......................................... 210 Display
Crawl Control....................................... 314
Drive information.................................. 99
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 276
Fuel consumption information ......... 111
Head-up display ................................. 105
Intuitive parking assist...................... 295
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)......... 271
Multi-information display.................. 96
Multi-terrain Monitor ....................... 323
Multi-terrain Select .............................319
Warning messages .......................... 533
Do-it-yourself maintenance.............. 474
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 425
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system.............................. 125
Back door................................................128
Door glasses ............................................ 171
Door lock...................................................121
Open door warning buzzer ........ 527
Open door warning light .............. 527
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 168
Rear door child-protectors ............ 124
Side doors .................................................121
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
