2011 Lexus GS350 towing capacity

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Capacity and distributionCargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load cap acity) — (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. 217)
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. 4 7 3 )
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 maximu m 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 occu
pants.

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Alphabetical index
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Tire informationGlossary ................................................609
Size ...........................................................605
Tire identification number .............604
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 607
Tires
Chains ....................................................... 219
Checking ............................................... 463
Compact spare tire ..........................558
If you have a flat tire.............. 557, 567
Inflation pressure ............................... 596
Information............................................ 602
Replacing............................................... 557
Rotating tires........................................ 463
Size ........................................................... 596
Snow tires................................................ 221
Tire pressure warning system..... 463
Tools ...........................................................557
Total load capacity................................. 217
Touch screen ......................................... 228
Towing Dinghy towing......................................224
Emergency towing ........................... 522
Trailer towing........................................223
Traction control ...................................... 199
Trip meter.................................................. 145
Trunk Opener...................................................... 48
Trunk light .................................................49
Wattage .................................................598
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage .................................................598 Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................................394
Wattage................................................. 598
Vanity mirrors ........................................394
Variable gear ratio steering ............ 200
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management ................ 200
Vehicle identification number ........ 585
Vehicle load limits ..................................217
Ventilators .............................................. 400
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................................534
Downshifting ......................................... 140
Open door .......................................... 536
Seat belt reminder ............................ 536
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 535
Brake system........................................534
Charging system................................534
Electric power steering warning light .................................... 535
Electronically controlled brake system ............ 535
Low fuel level ...................................... 536
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 535
Master warning light.........................537
Open door ........................................... 536
Pre-collision system......................... 535
Seat belt reminder light.................. 536
SRS airbags.......................................... 535
Tire pressure warning light ........... 537V
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