2022 LEXUS ES350 towing capacity

1404-1. 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.142)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
■Things that must not be carried in the
trunk
The following things may cause a fire if
loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage 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.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk
whenever possible.
●Do 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
●Secure all items in the occupant com-
partment.
Capacity and distribution

1424-1. Before driving
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire
and loading information label. ( P.328)
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.388
Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
 Seating capacity: P.388
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.
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.

438Alphabetical index
C
Card key ............................................................ 92
Care ........................................................298, 301Aluminum wheels ......................................298
Exterior ...........................................................298
Interior .............................................................. 301
Seat belts......................................................... 301
Cargo capacity...............................................142
Cargo hooks ................................................. 279
Center Display ............................................. 258
Chains .............................................................. 252
Child-protectors............................................. 99
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 Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Battery precautions .........................318, 381
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 269
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................ 127
Panoramic moon roof precautions... 130
Power window lock switch..................... 124
Power window precautions ................... 124
Rear door child-protectors ..................... 99
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions ...................................... 100
Cleaning ................................................298, 301 Aluminum wheels ......................................298
Exterior ...........................................................298 Interior .............................................................. 301
Radar sensor ....................................... 171, 209
Seat belts ......................................................... 301
Clock .................................................68, 71, 280
Coat hooks.....................................................288
Compass ......................................................... 294
Condenser .......................................................316
Console box ................................................... 277
Console box light .........................................277
Cooling system...............................................316 Engine overheating...................................382
Cornering lights ............................................ 160 Replacing light bulbs............................... 338
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............................................... 198
Cup holder ......................................................277
Current fuel consumption .......................... 78
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ..............................408
Custom mode .................................................213
D
Daytime running light system .................. 158
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.....................263
Rear window ................................................263
Windshield ....................................................263
Dimension ......................................................388
Dinghy towing.................................................143
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................... 208
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............................................... 198
Head-up display............................................83
Intuitive parking assist ................................216
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....................... 191
Multi-information display .......................... 76
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians)............................................... 244
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ........ 229
RCTA............................................................... 223

Alphabetical index447
Theft deterrent systemAlarm ..................................................................60
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 59
Tire inflation pressure ................................ 328 Maintenance data......................................395
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 322
Warning light ...............................................355
Tire information ............................................ 399 Glossary.........................................................403
Size..................................................................... 401
Tire identification number ...................... 401
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 402
Tire pressure warning system ................ 322 Function .......................................................... 322
Initializing ....................................................... 324
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 323
Registering ID codes ............................... 326
Warning light ...............................................355
Tires ................................................................... 320 Chains ............................................................. 252
Checking .......................................................320
If you have a flat tire ..................................365
Inflation pressure........................................ 328
Information....................................................399
Replacing .......................................................365
Rotating tires ................................................ 322
Size....................................................................395
Snow tires ........................................................251
Spare tire........................................................365
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 322
Tire pressure warning system ............. 322
Warning light ...............................................355
Tools.................................................................. 366
Top tether strap ............................................... 53
Total load capacity ......................................388
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................143
Emergency towing ................................... 347
Trailer towing................................................. 142 TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 246
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 246
Trailer towing ..................................................142
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........................... 149
Driving Mode Select switch ...................213
Paddle shift switches .........................151, 152
S mode ............................................................. 152
Trip meters ................................................ 70, 74
Trunk .................................................................. 100 Hands Free Power Trunk Lid............... 103
Internal trunk release lever..................... 105
Power trunk lid .............................................100
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................. 103
Trunk closer switch .................................... 104
Trunk easy closer........................................ 104
Trunk features .............................................. 279
Trunk grip ....................................................... 104
Trunk light ....................................................... 104
Trunk opener main switch...................... 106
Trunk opener switch ................................. 102
Trunk storage extension........................ 288
Wireless remote control ......................... 103
Trunk light ........................................................ 104
Turn signal lights ............................................153 Replacing light bulbs................... 338, 339
Turn signal lever .......................................... 153
Wattage ......................................................... 396
U
USB charging ports......................................281
V
Vanity lights....................................................280
Vanity mirrors ...............................................280
Vehicle data recordings ..................................7
Vehicle identification number ................388
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 246
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 269
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 246