Cargo And Luggage; Towing Capacity; Cargo Capacity; Stowage Precautions - Lexus GX470 2004 Owner's Manual

DRIVING TIPS

Towing capacity:

For weight carrying hitch
Also for weight distributing hitch
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer
weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your
vehicle is able to tow.

Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending
on the size (weight) and the number of occupants.
For details, see "Capacity and distribution" that
follows.
CAUTION
Do not apply the load more than each load limit.
That may cause not only damage to the tires,
but also deterioration to the steering ability and
braking ability, which may cause an accident.
456
2268 kg (5000 lb.)

Stowage precautions

2948 kg (6500 lb.)
When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle,
observe the following:
D Put cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment
when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured
in place.
D Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the
weight as far forward as possible helps maintain
vehicle balance.
D For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary
weight.
D To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding
forward during braking, do not stack anything
in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
as close to the floor as possible.

CARGO AND LUGGAGE

CAUTION
Keep luggage or packages low,