Lexus NX300 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 8

P.396)

●

The power windows can be opened using
the wireless remote control.

(



P.98)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

■

Power windows open warning buzzer

The buzzer sounds and a message is shown

on the multi-information display in the

instrument cluster when the engine switch

is turned off and the driver’s door is opened

with the power windows open.

■

Customization

Setting (e.g. linked door lock operation) can

be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.425)

This function is designed to prevent
children from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch down to lock the pas-
senger window.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the

power window operations, including

the operation for the passengers. In

order to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child

operate the power windows. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the power

window. Also, when riding with a child,

it is recommended to use the window

lock switch. (

P.137)

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when a window is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the power windows, operate the

power window after checking to make

sure that there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their body

parts caught in the window. Also do

not let a child operate window by the

mechanical key. It is possible for chil-

dren and other passengers to get

caught in the power window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

engine switch off, carry the key and

exit the vehicle along with the child.

There may be accidental operation,

due to mischief, etc., that may possibly

lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

●

The jam protection function may not

work if something gets jammed just

before the window is fully closed. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

jammed in the window.

■

Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or

clothing to intentionally activate the

catch protection function.

●

The catch protection function may not

work if something gets caught just

before the window is fully opened. Be

careful not to get any part of your body

or clothing caught in the window.

Preventing accidental operation
(window lock switch)

138

3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

: If equipped

■

Opening and closing

Open

Press and hold the “OPEN” switch. The
moon roof tilts up and then fully opens
automatically.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch. The
moon roof fully closes automatically.

: Lightly press either end of the moon roof

open/close switch to stop the moon roof
while it is operating.

Moon roof

For comfortable cabin experience,
the ceiling (moon roof) can be
opened or tilted up.

WARNING

■

Opening the moon roof

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Do not allow any passengers to put

their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

Operation instructions

139

3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

fore
dri
ving

■

Tilting up and down

Tilt up

Press and hold the “UP” switch. It automat-
ically opens until the tilt up stop position.

Tilt down

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch. The
moon roof full close automatically.

: Lightly press either end of the moon roof

switch to stop the moon roof while it is
operating.

■

The moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon

roof and the frame while the moon roof is

closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and

the moon roof opens slightly.

■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed

manually. However, the sunshade will open

automatically when the moon roof is

opened.

■

When the moon roof does not close nor-

mally

Perform the following procedure:

●

If the moon roof closes but then re-opens

slightly

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause
for approximately 10 seconds.

Then it will close again and tilt down. Finally

it will stop.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

completely stops and then release the

switch.

●

If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts

back up

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “DOWN” switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause

for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up
position.

Then it will close again. Finally it

will stop.

Check to make sure that the moon roof

has completely stopped and then

release the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect

time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.

: If the switch is released after the above

mentioned 10 second pause, automatic
operation will be disabled. In that case,
perform the moon roof initialization by
referring to “When tilt up/down or moon
roof opening and closing can be done
but automatic full opening and closing
cannot be done” on P.139.

If the moon roof does not fully close even

after performing the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer.

■

When the moon roof does not move

normally

When the opening and closing operation or

automatic opening function of the moon

roof does not move normally, perform the

following initialization procedures.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION

ON mode.

Operate the moon roof.

The initialization method changes depend-

ing on the contents that can be operated.

●

If only the tilt up operations can be done

when the moon roof is closed

Press and hold the “DOWN” or

“CLOSE” switch.

140

3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

Open until the tilt up stop position. After

that the moon roof opens and completely

closes.

After that tilt up once again and stop at the

completely closed position.

Confirm that moon roof has completely

stopped and release the switch.

●

If the moon roof can only be closed when

the moon roof is partially opened

Press and hold the “DOWN” or

“CLOSE” switch.

Fully close the moon roof, tilt up and open it

close to the fully open position. After that,

fully close the moon roof and tilt up once

again, then stop the moon roof in the fully

closed position.

Confirm that moon roof has completely

stopped and release the switch.

●

When tilt up/down or moon roof opening

and closing can be done but automatic

full opening and closing cannot be done

Press the “OPEN” switch and fully

open.

Press the “CLOSE” switch and fully

close.

Press the “UP” switch and tilt up until

the tilt up stop position.

Press the “DOWN” switch and tilt

down.

If the switch is released before any step is

completes, the procedure will have to be

performed again from the beginning.
If the opening and closing operations or

automatic opening function does not move

as normal, even after performing the above

mentioned operations, have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

Moon roof open warning buzzer

The buzzer sounds and a message is shown

on the multi-information display in the

instrument cluster when the engine switch

is turned off and the driver’s door is opened

with the moon roof open.

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

(

P.396)

●

The moon roof can be opened using the

wireless remote control.

(



P.98)

: These settings must be customized at

your Lexus dealer.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof

opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental opera-

tion, especially by a child, do not let a

child operate the moon roof. It is possi-

ble for children and other passengers

to have body parts caught in the moon

roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passen-

gers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught

when the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key and operating

the moon roof, operate the moon roof

after checking to make sure that there

is no possibility of any passenger hav-

ing any of their body parts caught in

the moon roof. Also, do not let a child

operate moon roof by the mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the moon

roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the

engine switch off, carry the key and

exit the vehicle along with the child.

There may be accidental operation,

due to mischief, etc., that may possibly

lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to

intentionally activate the jam protec-

tion function.

143

Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle.....................

144

Cargo and luggage...................

150

Vehicle load limits......................

152

Trailer towing (vehicles with tow-

ing package)..............................

153

Trailer towing (vehicles without

towing package).......................

161

Dinghy towing .............................

162

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch ...........

163

Automatic transmission...........

167

Turn signal lever...........................

171

Parking brake ...............................

171

Brake Hold....................................

174

ASC (Active Sound Control)

176

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch.........................

177

Automatic High Beam.............

180

Fog light switch ...........................

183

Windshield wipers and washer

.........................................................

183

Rear window wiper and washer

.........................................................

188

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap......

190

4-5. Using the driving support sys-

tems

Lexus Safety System + 2.0.....

192

PCS (Pre-Collision System) .

198

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ....

205

LDA (Lane Departure Alert with

steering control).......................

214

RSA (Road Sign Assist)...........

222

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range.......................

224

PKSA (Parking Support Alert)

.......................................................

234

Intuitive parking assist.............

235

Parking Support Brake function

(for static objects)..................

240

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....

249

Driving mode select switch ..

257

Driving assist systems..............

259

All-wheel drive lock switch (AWD

models).......................................

264

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips....................

265

Utility vehicle precautions.....

268

144

4-1. Before driving

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the engine



P.163

■

Driving

With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. (

Release the parking brake.
(



If the parking brake is in automatic mode,

the parking brake is released automatically

when shifting the shift lever to any position

other than P. (



P.171)

Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

■

Stopping

With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.

If necessary, set the parking brake.
(



If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift lever

to P or N. (



■

Parking the vehicle

With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.

Set the parking brake (



P.172),

and shift the shift lever to P
(



P.167).

Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.

Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as

needed.

■

Starting off on an uphill

With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. (



Pull the parking brake switch and
parking brake is set manually.
(

Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.

Press the parking brake switch and
parking brake is released manually.
(

■

When starting off on an uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate.

(

P.260)

■

Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because

visibility will be reduced, the windows

may become fogged-up, and the road

will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain,

because the road surface will be espe-

cially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when driving on

an expressway in the rain, because there

may be a layer of water between the tires

and the road surface, preventing the

steering and brakes from operating prop-

erly.

■

Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine

speed may become high while driving. This

is due to automatic up-shifting control or

down-shifting implementation to meet driv-

ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden

acceleration.

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill

Driving the vehicle

The specified procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

145

4-1. Before driving

Driving

or downhill

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

●

When the brake pedal is depressed while

Sport mode is selected

■

Restraining the engine output (Brake

Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time, the

engine output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the

multi-information display and head-up

display (if equipped) while the system is

operating.

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start

Control)

●

When the following unusual operation is

performed, the engine output may be

restrained.

• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D,

D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D

includes M) with the accelerator pedal

depressed, a warning message appears

on the multi-information display and

head-up display (if equipped). If a warn-

ing message is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display and head-up display (if

equipped), read the message and follow

the instructions.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed

too much while the vehicle is in reverse.

●

While Drive-Start Control is being acti-

vated, your vehicle may have trouble

escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In

such case, deactivate TRAC (



P.260)

to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the

vehicle may become able to escape from

the mud or fresh snow.

■

Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing

the following precautions is recommended:

●

For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for

extended periods.

●

For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer. (vehicles with towing

package)

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-

tion laws and confirm the availability of the

correct fuel. (



P.414)

■

Idling time before engine stop

To prevent damage to the turbocharger,

allow the engine to idle immediately after

high-load driving.

■

Eco-friendly driving



P.76

Driving condition

Idling time

Normal city driving or high-

speed driving (at the highway

speed limit or recommended

speed)

Not neces-

sary

Steep hill driving, continuous

driving (race track driving,

etc.), or towing a trailer or

another vehicle (vehicles with

towing package)

Approxi-

mately 1

minute

WARNING

Observe the-following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

■

When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake

pedal while stopped engine running. This

prevents the vehicle from creeping.

146

4-1. Before driving

WARNING

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with

the location of the brake and accelera-

tor pedals to avoid depressing the

wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelera-

tor pedal instead of the brake pedal

will result in sudden acceleration that

may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your

body around, leading to difficulty in

operating the pedals. Make sure to

operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving

posture even when moving the vehicle

only slightly. This allows you to depress

the brake and accelerator pedals

properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your

right foot. Depressing the brake pedal

using your left foot may delay

response in an emergency, resulting in

an accident.

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or stop

the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases

can be extremely hot. These hot parts

may cause a fire if there is any flamma-

ble material nearby.

●

During normal driving, do not turn off

the engine. Turning the engine off

while driving will not cause loss of

steering or braking control, but the

power assist to these systems will be

lost. This will make it more difficult to

steer and brake, so you should pull

over and stop the vehicle as soon as it

is safe to do so.

In the event of an emergency, such as if

it becomes impossible to stop the vehi-

cle in the normal way:



P.364

●

Use engine braking (downshift) to

maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously may

cause the brakes to overheat and lose

effectiveness. (

●

Do not adjust the positions of the

steering wheel, the seat, or the inside

or outside rear view mirrors while driv-

ing.

Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

●

Always check that all passengers’

arms, heads or other parts of their

body are not outside the vehicle.

●

Do not drive across a river or through

other bodies of water. This may cause

electric/electronic components to

short circuit, damage the engine or

cause other serious damage to the

vehicle.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-

mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140

km/h) unless your vehicle has high-

speed capability tires.

Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may

result in tire failure, loss of control and

possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire

dealer to determine whether the tires

on your vehicle are high-speed capa-

bility tires or not before driving at such

speeds.

■

When driving on slippery road sur-

faces

●

Sudden braking, acceleration and

steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehi-

cle.

●

Sudden acceleration, engine braking

due to shifting, or changes in engine

speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

●

After driving through a puddle, lightly

depress the brake pedal to make sure

that the brakes are functioning prop-

erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the

brakes from functioning properly. If the

brakes on only one side are wet and

not functioning properly, steering con-

trol may be affected.

147

4-1. Before driving

Driving

WARNING

■

When shifting the shift lever

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward

while the shift lever is in a driving posi-

tion, or roll forward while the shift lever

is in R.

Doing so may cause the engine to stall

or lead to poor brake and steering

performance, resulting in an accident

or damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to P while

the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to a driving

position while the vehicle is moving

backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission

and may result in a loss of vehicle con-

trol.

●

Shifting the shift lever to N while the

vehicle is moving will disengage the

engine.

Engine braking is not available when N

is selected.

●

Be careful not to shift the shift lever

with the accelerator pedal depressed.

Shifting the shift lever to any position

other than P or N may lead to unex-

pected rapid acceleration of the vehi-

cle that may cause an accident and

result in death or serious injury.

■

If you hear a squealing or scraping

noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

tors)

Have the brake pads checked and

replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as

possible. Rotor damage may result if the

pads are not replaced when needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when

the wear limits of the brake pads and/or

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not race the engine.

If the shift lever is in any position other

than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-

ing an accident.

●

In order to prevent accidents due to

the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while the

engine is running, and apply the park-

ing brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,

in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or back-

ward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake

as needed.

●

Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed

while the vehicle is stopped may cause

the exhaust system to overheat, which

could result in a fire if combustible

material is nearby.

148

4-1. Before driving

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters,

spray cans, or soft drink cans in the

vehicle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter

or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle

may cause the plastic lenses and plas-

tic material of glasses to deform or

crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing

the contents to spray over the interior

of the vehicle, and may also cause a

short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical

components.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in the

vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a

place such as the glove box or on the

floor, it may be lit accidentally when

luggage is loaded or the seat is

adjusted, causing a fire.

●

Do not attach adhesive discs to the

windshield or windows. Do not place

containers such as air fresheners on

the instrument panel or dashboard.

Adhesive discs or containers may act

as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

●

Do not leave a door or window open if

the curved glass is coated with a met-

allized film such as a silver-colored

one. Reflected sunlight may cause the

glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

●

Always apply the parking brake, shift

the shift lever to P, stop the engine and

lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended

while the engine is running.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift

lever in P but the parking brake is not

set, the vehicle may start to move, pos-

sibly leading to an accident.

●

Do not touch the exhaust pipes while

the engine is running or immediately

after turning the engine off.

Doing so may cause burns.

■

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if

you accidentally move the shift lever or

depress the accelerator pedal, this could

cause an accident or fire due to engine

overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is

parked in a poorly ventilated area,

exhaust gases may collect and enter the

vehicle, leading to death or a serious

health hazard.

■

When braking

●

When the brakes are wet, drive more

cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the

brakes are wet, and this may cause one

side of the vehicle to brake differently

than the other side. Also, the parking

brake may not securely hold the vehi-

cle.

●

If the brake booster device does not

operate, do not follow other vehicles

closely and avoid hills or sharp turns

that require braking.

In this case, braking is still possible, but

the brake pedal should be depressed

more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have your

brakes fixed immediately.

●

Do not pump the brake pedal if the

engine stalls.

Each push on the brake pedal uses up

the reserve for the power-assisted

brakes.

●

The brake system consists of 2 individ-

ual hydraulic systems; if one of the sys-

tems fails, the other will still operate. In

this case, the brake pedal should be

depressed more firmly than usual and

the braking distance will increase.

Have your brakes fixed immediately.

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD

models)

Do not spin the wheels excessively when

any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehi-

cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may

damage the driveline components or

propel the vehicle forward or backward,

causing an accident.

149

4-1. Before driving

Driving

NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain the engine

output.

●

Do not use the accelerator pedal or

depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the

vehicle on a hill.

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●

Do not turn the steering wheel fully in

either direction and hold it there for an

extended period of time.

Doing so may damage the power

steering motor.

●

When driving over bumps in the road,

drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the

vehicle, etc.

●

Make sure to idle the engine immedi-

ately after high-speed driving or hill

climbing. Stop the engine only after

the turbocharger has cooled down.

Failure to do so may cause damage to

the turbocharger.

■

If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-

lowing situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress the

brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.

●

It may be difficult to control your vehi-

cle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat

tire (

P.385)

■

When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded

after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause

the following serious damage to the vehi-

cle:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by water

immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded

road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure

to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-

lowing:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality of oil

and fluid used for the engine, transmis-

sion, transfer (AWD vehicles), rear dif-

ferential (AWD vehicles), etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the propeller

shaft (AWD models), bearings and

suspension joints (where possible),

and the function of all joints, bearings,

etc.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift

the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may

cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle

may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-

tor pedal is accidentally depressed.

150

4-1. Before driving

Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load.

WARNING

■

Things that must not be carried in the

luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if

loaded in the luggage compartment:

●

Receptacles containing gasoline

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals

from being depressed properly, may

block the driver’s vision, or may result in

items hitting the driver or passengers,

possibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-

gage compartment whenever possi-

ble.

●

Do not stack cargo and luggage in the

luggage compartment higher than the

seatbacks.

●

When you fold down the rear seats,

long items should not be placed

directly behind the front seats.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in the lug-

gage compartment. It is not designed

for passengers. They should ride in

their seats with their seat belts prop-

erly fastened.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage in or on

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

●

Secure all items in the occupant com-

partment.

■

When using a roof luggage carrier

(vehicles with roof rails)

Observe the following precautions:

●

Place the cargo so that its weight is dis-

tributed evenly between the front and

rear axles.

●

If loading long or wide cargo, never

exceed the vehicle overall length or

width. (



P.406)

●

Before driving, make sure the cargo is

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

weight on the roof luggage carrier.

NOTICE

■

When loading cargo (vehicles with

moon roof)

Do not set luggage on the moon roof.

Failure to observe so may lead to cause

damage.

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Driving

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
4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity of your vehicle.
(



P.152)

Vehicles without towing package: Lexus
does not recommend towing a trailer with
your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed

for trailer towing.

Cargo capacity

Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight) (

P.406)

When 2 people with the combined
weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your
vehicle, which has a total load capacity
(vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg),
the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as
follows:

lb. (kg) — A

lb. (kg) = C

lb. (kg)

: A = Weight of people

: B = Total load capacity

WARNING

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Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum axle

weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occupant’s

weight and the cargo load is less than

the total load capacity, do not apply the

load unevenly. Improper loading may

cause deterioration of steering or

braking control which may cause

death or serious injury.

Calculation formula for your
vehicle

A
B

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: C = Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers
with the combined weight of D lb. (kg)
get on, the available cargo and lug-
gage load will be reduced E lb. (kg) as
follows:

C lb. (kg) — D

lb. (kg) = E

lb. (kg)

: D = Additional weight of people

: E = Available cargo and luggage load

As shown in the example above, if the
number of occupants increases, the
cargo and luggage load will be
reduced by an amount that equals the
increased weight due to the additional
occupants. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants
causes an excess of the total load
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.

■

Total load capacity (vehicle capac-
ity weight):

P.406

Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo and
luggage.

■

Seating capacity:

P.406

Seating capacity means the maximum
number of occupants whose esti-
mated average weight is 150 lb. (68
kg) per person.

■

TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) (vehi-
cles with towing package):