2021 Lexus LC500 towing capacity

1494-1. 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.150)
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.386)
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

1504-1. 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.325)
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.386
Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
 Seating capacity: P.386
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.

436Alphabetical index
Instrument panel light control ................85
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).........................231 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 235
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 237
C
Care ...................................................... 286, 289Aluminum wheels ...................................... 287
Exterior ...........................................................286
Interior .............................................................289
Seat belts........................................................289
Cargo capacity.............................................. 150
Cargo hooks ................................................. 275
Center Display ............................................. 254
Chains ................................................................251
Child restraint system................................... 44 Fixed with a LATCH system .................... 51
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 48
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 44
Riding with children ..................................... 44
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 45
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 53
Child safety ....................................................... 44 12-volt battery precautions ......... 312, 375
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 45
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................268
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Power window lock switch.....................139
Power window precautions ...................139
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions .................................................................331
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 44
Trunk precautions .........................................114
Cleaning.............................................. 286, 289 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 287 Exterior........................................................... 286
Interior ............................................................ 289
Radar sensor ..................................... 194, 233
Seat belts ....................................................... 289
Clock ........................................................ 82, 277
Coat hooks..................................................... 278
Condenser ..................................................... 309
Console box ...................................................274
Console box light .........................................274
Cooling system.............................................308 Engine overheating....................... 376, 379
Hybrid system overheating ................. 380
Cornering lights ............................................ 183
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................214
Cup holder ......................................................274
Current fuel consumption .......................... 88
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 405
D
Daytime running light system .................... 181
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.......................261
Rear window ..................................................261
Windshield ......................................................261
Differential ...................................................... 392
Dimension ...................................................... 386
Dinghy towing.................................................. 151
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................231
Drive information ......................................... 88
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................214
Energy monitor ..............................................98
Head-up display............................................ 93
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 225
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 210
Multi-information display ..........................86
Warning message .................................... 356
Distance ............................................................. 88

Alphabetical index445
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............399
Tire pressure warning system ..................315 Function ............................................................315
Initializing ........................................................ 318
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ........................................ 317
Registering ID codes ............................... 320
Warning light ............................................... 352
Tires.....................................................................313 Chains ...............................................................251
Checking .........................................................313
If you have a flat tire .................................. 362
Inflation pressure........................................ 325
Information .................................................... 397
Replacing ......................................................... 321
Rotating tires ..................................................315
Run-flat tires ...................................... 315, 362
Size.................................................................... 393
Snow tires ......................................................250
Tire inflation pressu re display function
...........................................................................315
Tire pressure warning system ...............315
Warning light ............................................... 352
Tools.................................................................. 322
Top tether strap............................................... 53
Total load capacity ....... ............................... 386
Towing Dinghy towing ................................................ 151
Emergency towing ..................................... 341
Towing eyelet .............................................. 343
Trailer towing .................................................. 151
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 243
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ............. 65 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................ 68
Location............................................................. 65
Specification ................................................ 388
Warning message........................................ 68
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 243
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 62
Trailer towing ................................................... 151
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................162
Driving mode select switch .................. 224
Hybrid transmission................................... 169
M mode ................................................. 168, 174
Paddle shift switches .. 167, 168, 173, 174
Snow mode.......................................... 166, 173
Trip meters ........................................................ 82
Trunk .................................................................... 114 Internal trunk release lever....................... 116
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 115
Trunk features .............................................. 275
Trunk grip ......................................................... 116
Trunk light ......................................................... 116
Trunk opener main switch........................ 117
Trunk opener switch ................................... 115
Wireless remote control ........................... 115
Trunk light .......................................................... 116
Turn signal lights ............................................ 175 Replacing light bulbs ................................336
Turn signal lever ...........................................175
U
Units ..................................................................... 89
V
Vanity lights.....................................................277Wattage ..........................................................394
Vanity mirrors ................................................277
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) .......................................................................... 243
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 244
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 244
Vehicle identification number ................ 386
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 243
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 268
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) .......................................................................... 243