2010 Lexus GS450h load capacity

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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below

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Vehicle specifications
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Tire related termMeaning
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capac-
ity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and
dividing by two
We a t h e r s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire

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Designated seating
capacity, Number of
occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in
a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat,
1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat,
1 in fourth seat

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Switch
Fog light switch..................................... 174
Ignition switch....................................... 150
Light switches.......................................... 171
Mode select switch ............................155
Power door lock switch .................... 55
“POWER” switch ............................... 150
Power window switch........................ 87
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch ....................................... 476
Tire pressure 
warning select switch................... 478
Window lock switch ........................... 87
Wipers and washer switch............. 175
Tail lights
Switch .......................................................... 171
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 101
Immobilizer system ............................. 99
Theft prevention labels ........................104
Tire inflation pressure......................... 596
Tire information
Glossary ............................................... 608
Size ........................................................... 604
Tire identification number ............. 603
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...606Tires
Chains ..................................................... 234
Checking ...............................................475
Compact spare tire ........................... 561
If you have a flat tire .............560, 570
Inflation pressure ............................... 596
Information ............................................. 601
Replacing .............................................. 560
Rotating tires ........................................ 475
Size ........................................................... 596
Snow tires ..............................................236
Tire pressure warning system .....475
Tools ...........................................................560
Total load capacity ............................... 232
Touch screen .......................................... 242
Towing
Dinghy towing .....................................239
Emergency towing............................524
Trailer towing .......................................238
Traction control ...................................... 214
Transmission
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ................................573
Mode select switch ............................ 155
“S” mode.................................................. 156
Transmission.......................................... 154
Trip meter ................................................... 161
Trunk
Opener ......................................................60
Trunk light ...................................................61
Wattage ..................................................597
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 514
Switch........................................................ 158
Wattage ..................................................597
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Washer
Checking ................................................474
Preparing and checking 
before winter .................................... 233
Switch ........................................................ 175
Washing and waxing ...........................442
Weight
Cargo capacity .................................. 228
Load limits ..............................................232
Weight ................................................... 588
Wheels ..................................................... 489
Window glasses .......................................87
Window lock switch............................... 55
Windows
Power windows .................................... 87
Rear window defogger .................. 268
Washer ..................................................... 175
Windshield wipers
Position ................................................... 235
Windshield wipers .............................. 175
Windshield wiper de-icer ..................269
Winter driving tips ............................... 233
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ............................. 53
Replacing the battery ...................... 494
WMA disc............................................... 289