Lexus ES: Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
- Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight)
Total load capacity means the combined
weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
- 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.
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.
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 wheelchair,
scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.

Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be
dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with the four
wheels on the ground.
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