2004 Lexus RX 330 Owners Manual - Page 571

DRIVING TIPS Example on your vehicle As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of occupants who got on later must be reduced. In other words, if the increase in the number of occupants causes the excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you have to reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle. For details about total load capacity, see "Vehicle load limits" on page 545. " 1 2 Cargo capacity Total load capacity CAUTION 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. That may cause not only damage to the tire but also deterioration to the steering ability due to unbalance of the vehicle, causing an accident. In case that 2 people with the combined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are riding in your vehicle with the total load capacity of 420 kg (925 lb.), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows: 420 kg - 166 kg = 254 kg. (925 lb. - 366 lb. = 559 lb.) From this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of 176 kg (388 lb.) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced as follows: 254 kg - 176 kg = 78 kg. (559 lb. - 388 lb. = 171 lb.) 548