Vehicle Load Limits; Trailer Towing - Lexus LS500 Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before driving

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.460
Total load capacity means the combined
weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
 Seating capacity:5 occupants
(Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum
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.
■ Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire
and loading information label. (→P.408)
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.
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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.