Lexus RX350 2023, Manual

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4-1. Before driving
4
Driving
tion.
*
: Depending on the situation, the shift
position may not be changed.
■ Drive-Start Control (DSC)
When the TRAC is turned off (

P.368),
sudden start restraint control also does not
operate. If your vehicle have trouble escap-
ing from the mud or fresh snow due to sud-
den start restraint control operation,
deactivate TRAC (

P.368) so that the
vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.
Also, sudden start restraint control will not
operate in the following conditions:
• When Trail Mode is turned on (AWD
vehicles)
Cargo capacity depends on the total
weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-
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-
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following infor-
mation about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load.
Capacity and distribution