2006 Lexus IS 350 User Guide - Page 163

2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo capacity and load. l Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible. Be sure all items are secured in place. l Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance. l For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight. Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total weight of occupants) n Steps for determining correct load limit STEP 1 Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx lb." on your vehicle's placard. STEP 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. STEP 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from xxx kilograms or xxx lb. STEP 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the xxx amount equals 1400 lb. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lb. 1400 − 750 (150 × 5) = 650 lb. STEP 5 2 When driving 147 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. The weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.