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Old 04-14-19, 08:01 PM
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Does anyone have a sticker on the driver’s side doorsill stating that the load capacity has been reduced? Anyone knows why?
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I have one also but it says it has been reduced by “0” lbs. I asked my friend that works at Toyota and he said it could be options installed at the port. He sees them on a lot of the new cars.
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Originally Posted by Supranut
I have one also but it says it has been reduced by “0” lbs. I asked my friend that works at Toyota and he said it could be options installed at the port. He sees them on a lot of the new cars.
That is correct. When additional equipment/options are added to a vehicle after its initial build at the factory, auto manufacturers are required to add those stickers to provide information about how the additional equipment/options reduce the weight capacity from what it was listed as in the vehicle's original specifications. In most cases, the reduction in weight capacity is negligible.
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Yes, that's normal. Anytime an accessory is added, they are obligated to tell you how much it weighed. Same label is on my 2015 GS350.
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Thanks everyone. This is the first time I’ve seen this on a vehicle. It’s strange because I don’t have any installed options.
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Thanks everyone. This is the first time I’ve seen this on a vehicle. It’s strange because I don’t have any installed options.
I believe that there are a number of items, including things like floor mats, trunk/cargo area mats, tool kits, first aid kits, etc., that are typically "installed" on vehicles after they leave the factory.
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Entering your VIN at https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrive.../vehicle-specs will likely show you what was added at the port that reduced carrying capacity.
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^ I just looked up my car - it says I have a tow package (ha ha). I got my car as a CPO and they never said anything about it. There is no hitch, but I guess I have the "towing pre-package". Bonus!

And my Port adds were Cargo Net,Cargo Mat,Wheel Locks & Key Glove.
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