Vehicle Load Limits; Tires - Lexus RX450h Owners Book

2-5. Driving information

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
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Total load capacity: 825 lb. (370 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and
luggage.
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Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose esti-
mated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
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Towing capacity (2WD models and AWD models without towing
package)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
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Towing capacity (AWD models with towing package)
3500 lb. (1588 kg)
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 weight and
the number of occupants.
Total load capacity and seating capacity
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These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(P. 505)
CAUTION
Overloading the vehicle
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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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