2021 LEXUS ES350 load capacity

4158-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the sec-
ond column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribu-
tionDistribution of occupants in a vehicl e as specified in the third column
of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production options weigh-
ing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes , ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the
tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designa-
tionThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the
vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum
load on the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to
each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and divid-
ing by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to
each axle its share of curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (dis tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below),
and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire
Tire related termMeaning

4188-1. Specifications
*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various desig-
nated seating capacities
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater than 110, com-
pared to the ASTM E-1136 Standa rd Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as de scribed in ASTM F-1805-00, Stan-
dard Test Method for Single Whee l Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surf aces, and which is marked with
an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Test rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted fo r testing, and may be any rim listed
as appropriate for use with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indica-
tors (TWI)The projections within th e principal grooves designed to give a visual
indication of the degree s of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fix-
tureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during
testing
Designated seating capacity,
Number of occupantsVehicle normal load, Num- ber of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 1552 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in
third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 2072 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
Tire related termMeaning

Alphabetical index459
Tire information ............................................. 410Glossary........................................................... 414
Size...................................................................... 412
Tire identification number ....................... 412
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..............413
Tire pressure warning system ................ 328 Function .......................................................... 328
Initializing ....................................................... 332
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ........................................331
Registering ID codes ............................... 334
Warning light ...............................................365
Tires................................................................... 326 Chains ............................................................. 252
Checking ....................................................... 326
If you have a flat tire .................................. 375
Inflation pressure........................................ 336
Information ..................................................... 410
Replacing ....................................................... 375
Rotating tires ................................................ 328
Size....................................................................405
Snow tires ........................................................251
Spare tire........................................................ 375
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 328
Tire pressure warning system ............. 328
Warning light ...............................................365
Tools.................................................................. 376
Top tether strap............................................... 53
Total load capacity ...................................... 398
Towing Dinghy towing ............................................... 142
Emergency towing ...................................355
Towing eyelet ............................................. 358
Trailer towing ................................................. 142
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 246
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 246
Trailer towing .................................................. 142
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................149
Driving Mode Select switch...................210
Paddle shift switches ......................... 151, 152 S mode ............................................................. 152
Trip meters .................................................. 71, 76
Trunk .................................................................... 99 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid............... 102
Internal trunk release lever..................... 103
Power trunk lid ...............................................99
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 101
Trunk closer switch .................................... 102
Trunk easy closer........................................ 103
Trunk features ............................................. 280
Trunk grip ....................................................... 103
Trunk light ....................................................... 103
Trunk opener main switch...................... 105
Trunk opener switch ................................... 101
Trunk storage extension...........................291
Wireless remote control ........................... 101
Trunk light ........................................................ 103
Turn signal lights ............................................153 Replacing light bulbs ................................346
Turn signal lever .......................................... 153
U
USB charging ports.................................... 282
V
Vanity lights......................................................281
Vanity mirrors .................................................281
Vehicle data recordings ..................................6
Vehicle identification number ................ 398
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 246
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 270
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 246
W
Warning buzzersABS ...................................................................363
Airbags............................................................362
Approach warning..................................... 201
Brake hold .................................................... 368

460Alphabetical index
Brake Override System ......................... 363
Brake system .................................................361
Charging system ....................................... 362
Downshifting ....................................... 152, 152
Drive-Start Control .................................. 363
Electric power steering .......................... 363
Engine ............................................................. 362
High coolant temperature ......................361
Intuitive parking assist................... 219, 365
Low engine oil pressure......................... 362
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)......... 184, 365
Open door..............................................96, 98
Open hood...................................................... 98
Open trunk ...................................................... 98
Open window ...............................................125
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ............. 213
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........366
Pre-collision braking.................................. 177
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........366
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ......366
Seat belt .......................................................... 364
Warning lights.................................................361 ABS .................................................................. 363
Brake hold operated indicator ...........368
Brake Override System ......................... 363
Brake system .................................................361
Charging system ....................................... 362
Drive-Start Control .................................. 363
Electric power steering .......................... 363
High coolant temperature ......................361
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator.........................................................................365
Low engine oil pressure......................... 362
Low fuel level ............................................... 364
LTA indicator ...............................................365
Malfunction indicator lamp................... 362
Master warning light ................................368
Parking brake indicator .......................... 367
PKSB OFF indicator ................................366
Pre-collision system ................................. 367
RCD OFF indicator .................................366
RCTA OFF indicator...............................366 Seat belt reminder light...........................364
Slip indicator ................................................. 367
SRS ....................................................................362
Tire pressure ............................................... 365
Warning messages ....................................... 371
Washer ..............................................................164 Checking .......................................................325
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 251
Switch................................................................ 164
Washing and waxing.................................. 304
Weight Cargo capacity .............................................. 141
Load limits ........................................................ 141
Weight............................................................ 398
Wheel lock key............................................. 376
Wheels ............................................................. 338 Size ................................................................... 405
Window lock switch .....................................125
Windows ........................................................... 124 Power windows ............................................124
Rear window defogger........................... 264
Washer ............................................................ 164
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 268
Windshield wipers ........................................164 Position..............................................................167
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 164
Winter driving tips.........................................251
Wireless charger ......................................... 283
Wireless remote control ............................. 93 Battery-Saving Function.......................... 107
Locking/Unlocking ..................................... 93
Replacing the battery .................................341
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MUL-
TIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.