2010 Lexus GS450h towing capacity

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When driving
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Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined 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 lug-
gage 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 luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle. (P. 232)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle
is not designed for trailer towing.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. 
(P. 485)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
■Total load capacity: 815 lb. (370 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity, do
not exceed the total load capacity.
■Towing capacity
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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Alphabetical index
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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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