Capacity And Distribution - Lexus UX200 2021 Manual

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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
Do not place cargo or luggage in or on
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the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats
(when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• In front of the Center Display
Secure all items in the occupant com-
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partment.
When using a roof luggage carrier
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Observe the following precautions:
Place the cargo so that its weight is
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distributed evenly between the front
and rear axles.
If loading long or wide cargo, never
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exceed the vehicle overall length or
width. (P.394)
Before driving, make sure the cargo is
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securely fastened on the roof luggage
carrier.
● Loading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier will make the center of gravity
of the vehicle higher. Avoid high
speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns,
sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers,
otherwise it may result in loss of con-
trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to
operate this vehicle correctly and
result in death or serious injury.
● If driving for a long distance, on rough
roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehi-
cle now and then during the trip to
make sure the cargo remains in its
place.
Do not exceed 176.3 lb. (80 kg) cargo
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weight on the roof luggage carrier.
NOTICE
When loading cargo (vehicles with
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moon roof)
Be careful not to scratch the surface of
the moon roof.

Capacity and distribution

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