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4-1. Before driving
■ Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire
and loading information label. (P.383)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
trailer weight rating and cargo
capacity.
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight): P.452
Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
Seating capacity (RX350)
5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb.
(68 kg) per person.
Seating capacity (RX350L)
Vehicles with rear separate seat: 6
occupants (Front 2, Rear 4)
Vehicles with rear bench seat: 7
occupants (Front 2, Rear 5)
Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb.
(68 kg) per person.
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
(vehicles with towing package):
P.170, 452
TWR means the maximum gross
trailer weight (trailer weight plus its
cargo weight) that your vehicle is
able to tow.
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
(vehicles without towing pack-
age)
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.
■ 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.