2013 Lexus GS300h towing capacity

2384-1. Before driving
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Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)
Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle
Mass), MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and per-
missible draw bar load before towing. (P. 926)
Towing hitch/bracket
Lexus recommends the use of the Lexus hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable qual-
ity may also be used.
To prevent an accident
The handling of the vehicle will feel different when towing a
trailer. Beware of the 3 most common causes of towing-related
accidents: driver error, excessive speed, and overloading.
The strain of towing a trailer will have a negative impact on the
running performance, handling, fuel consumption and endurance
of your vehicle. Use the vehicle features in the correct manner and
operate the vehicle with care for safer driving and optimal comfort.
Damage and/or malfunctions that occur as a result of towing per-
formed for commercial purposes are not covered by the Lexus war-
ranty.
Ask your local authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional for further details before tow-
ing, as there are additional legal requirements in some countries.

2394-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus
the trailer load should be within
the maximum towing capacity.
Exceeding this weight is dan-
gerous. (P. 926)
When the total trailer weight is
greater than the vehicle weight,
we recommend the use of a fric-
tion stabilizer (sway control
device).
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that
the drawbar load is greater than
25 kg (55.1 lb.) or 4% of the
towing capacity. Do not let the
drawbar load exceed the indi-
cated weight. (P. 926)
Important points regarding trailer loads
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2404-1. Before driving
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Information tag (manufacturer’s label)
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the
driver, passengers, towing hitch,
total curb mass and drawbar
load should not exceed the gross
vehicle mass by more than 100
kg (220.5 lb.). Exceeding this
weight is dangerous.
Maximum permissible rear
axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear
axle should not exceed the max-
imum permissible axle capacity
by 15% or more. Exceeding this
weight is dangerous.
The values for towing capacity
were derived from testing con-
ducted at sea level. Take note
that engine output and towing
capacity will be reduced at high
altitudes.
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CAUTION
When the gross vehicle mass limit or maximum permissible axle capacity is
exceeded
Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up
areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is the lower.

2434-1. Before driving
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Tire information
Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. (P. 936)
Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
Trailer lights
Please consult at any authorized dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional when installing trailer lights, as incorrect instal-
lation may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply
with your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every
time you hitch up the trailer. Directly wiring up to your vehicle may damage
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly.
Break-in schedule
Lexus recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
Safety checks before towing
Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket hitch ball is
not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that you will not be tow-
ing a load that exceeds the maximum permissible axle capacity.
Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
Maintenance
Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle
for towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared
to normal driving.
Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).

9268-1. Specifications
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with 265/35R19 tires
*3: AWL10L-BEXEHW and AWL10R-BEXEHW models
*4: AWL10L-BEXQHW and AWL10R-BEXQHW models
*5: GWL10L-BEXEBW and GWL10R-BEXEBW models
*6: GWL10L-BEXQBW and GWL10R-BEXQBW models
*7: Vehicles with towing package
*8:GS300h
*9:GS450h
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4850 mm (190.9 in.)
Overall width 1840 mm (72.4 in.)
Overall height*11455 mm (57.3 in.)
Wheelbase 2850 mm (112.2 in.)
Tread*1
Front 1575 mm (62.0 in.)
Rear1590 mm (62.6 in.)
1560 mm (61.4 in.)*2
Gross vehicle mass2235 kg (4927 lb.)
*3
2265 kg (4993 lb.)*4
2305 kg (5082 lb.)*5
2335 kg (5148 lb.)*6
Maximum
permissible axle
capacityFront 1120 kg (2469 lb.)
Rear 1270 kg (2800 lb.)
Drawbar load*780 kg (176 lb.)
To w i n g c a p a c -
ity
*7
With brake500 kg (1102 lb.)*8
1500 kg (3307 lb.)*9
Without brake0 kg (0 lb.)*8
750 kg (1653 lb.)*9

978Alphabetical index
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Tachometer ........................109, 124
Tail lights ..................................272
Light switch ..........................272
Replacing light bulbs ............818
Welcome light illumination
control ................................143
Talk switch ........................471, 635
Telephone switches ...................612
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ......................................97
Double locking system ...........96
Immobilizer system ................91
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ...
100
Tire inflation pressure ...............772
Maintenance data ..................936
Tire inflation pressure display
function ..............................117
Warning light........................835
Warning message..................860
Tire pressure warning system....756
Function ................................756
Initializing ............................757
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters .......756
Registering ID codes ............758
Tire pressure warning reset
switch .................................757
Warning light........................835
Warning message..........860, 860Tires .......................................... 754
Chains .................................. 436
Checking .............................. 754
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ............................ 885
If you have a flat tire.... 871, 885
Inflation pressure ................. 936
Replacing ............................. 871
Rotating tires........................ 755
Size ...................................... 936
Snow tires ............................ 438
Spare tire .............................. 871
Tire inflation pressure display
function ............................. 117
Tire pressure warning system ....
756
Warning light ....................... 835
Warning message................. 860
Tools ................................. 872, 886
Top strap ..................................... 76
Towing...................................... 822
Emergency towing ............... 822
Towing capacity .................. 926
Towing eyelet ...................... 824
Trailer towing .............. 237, 238
Traction battery (hybrid battery) 84
Traction Control (TRC) ............ 397
Traction motor (electric motor) .. 80
Trailer towing ................... 237, 238
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