2022 LEXUS ES300h towing capacity

1444-1. Before driving
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 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 and luggage
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
WARNING
QThings that must not be carried in the
trunk
The following things may cause a fire if
loaded in the trunk:
OReceptacles containing gasoline
OAerosol cans
QStorage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals
from being depressed properly, may
block the driver’s vision, or may result in
items hitting the driver or passengers,
possibly causing an accident.
OStow cargo and luggage in the trunk
whenever possible.
ODo not place cargo or luggage in or on
the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the Center Display
OSecure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
Capacity and distribution

1464-1. Before driving
QTotal load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire
and loading information label. ( P.338)
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.402
Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
 Seating capacity: P.402
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
QOverloading 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.
Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch or the use
of a tow hitch carrier for a wheel-
chair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.

452Alphabetical index
C
Card key .......................................................... 100
Care ......................................................... 308, 311Aluminum wheels ..................................... 308
Exterior .......................................................... 308
Interior ................................................................ 311
Seat belts........................................................... 311
Cargo capacity...............................................146
Cargo hooks ................................................. 288
Center Display ............................................. 266
Chains ................................................................261
Child-protectors............................................107
Child restraint system................................... 43 Fixed with a LATCH system ..................50
Fixed with a seat belt....................................47
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............................................................37
Points to remember .................................... 43
Riding with children ..................................... 43
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 44
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 53
Child safety ....................................................... 43 12-volt battery precautions .......329, 394
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 278
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................135
Power window lock switch..................... 132
Power window precautions ................... 132
Rear door child-protectors ....................107
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions ...................................... 108
Cleaning ................................................. 308, 311 Aluminum wheels ..................................... 308
Exterior .......................................................... 308
Interior ................................................................ 311 Radar sensor ........................................177, 215
Seat belts ........................................................... 311
Clock ............................................... 76, 80, 289
Coat hooks..................................................... 297
Compass ......................................................... 303
Condenser ..................................................... 326
Console box .................................................. 286
Console box light ........................................ 286
Cooling system............................................. 325 Engine overheating.................................. 396
Hybrid system overheating .................. 397
Cornering lights .............................................165 Replacing light bulbs................................352
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..............................................204
Cup holder ..................................................... 286
Current fuel consumption .......................... 87
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................421
Custom mode .................................................219
D
Daytime running light system ...................163
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors....................... 271
Rear window .................................................. 271
Windshield ...................................................... 271
Dimension ...................................................... 402
Dinghy towing................................................. 147
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................214
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..............................................204
Energy monitor ..............................................95
Head-up display..............................................91
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 222
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) .....................197
Multi-information display ..........................85
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians)................................................ 251
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........236

Alphabetical index461
Tire pressure warning reset switch .. 335
Trunk closer switch.......................................112
Trunk opener main switch ........................114
Trunk opener switch ................................... 110
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch .. 204
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 254
Window lock switch .................................. 132
Windshield wiper and washer switch169
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ...... 274
T
Tachometer...............................................76, 80Rev indicator ................................................... 82
Rev peak ........................................................... 83
Tail lights............................................................163 Light switch.....................................................163
Replacing light bulbs................................ 352
Theft deterrent system Alarm ..................................................................68
Immobilizer system.... .................................. 67
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 338 Maintenance data...................................... 407
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 333
Warning light ...............................................368
Tire information ..............................................412 Glossary...........................................................416
Size...................................................................... 414
Tire identification number ....................... 414
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..............415
Tire pressure warning system ................ 333 Function .......................................................... 333
Initializing ....................................................... 334
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 334
Registering ID codes ...............................336
Warning light ...............................................368
Tires ................................................................... 330 Chains ...............................................................261
Checking .......................................................330
If you have a flat tire .................................. 379
Inflation pressure........................................338 Information ......................................................412
Replacing .......................................................379
Rotating tires ................................................ 332
Size....................................................................407
Snow tires ..................................................... 260
Spare tire ............................................379, 407
Tire inflation pressure display function
..........................................................................333
Tire pressure warning system .............333
Warning light .............................................. 368
Tools..................................................................380
Top tether strap............................................... 53
Total load capacity ...................................... 402
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................147
Emergency towing..................................... 361
Trailer towing ................................................ 146
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 253
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ............. 62 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents............................................................................. 64
Location ............................................................. 62
Specification ................................................ 404
Warning message ........................................65
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 253
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 59
Trailer towing ..................................................146
Transmission Driving Mode Select switch ...................219
Hybrid transmission................................... 154
Paddle shift switches .......................156, 157
S mode ..............................................................157
Trip meters ................................................78, 84
Trunk .................................................................. 108 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid................... 111
Internal trunk release lever....................... 113
Power trunk lid .............................................108
Smart access system with push-button start ..................................................................... 111
Trunk closer switch ...................................... 112
Trunk easy closer.......................................... 112
Trunk features ............................................. 288