2013 Lexus GS450h towing capacity

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Driving
Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacit y) — (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 luggage 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 trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
(→P. 1 8 6 )
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution
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4-1. Before driving
Vehicle load limits
◆Total load capacity: 825 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.
◆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.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (→ P. 6 6 1 )
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing
capacity and cargo capacity.
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.
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843Alphabetical index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Console box ............................................577
Console box light ..................................577
Consumption screen ............................. 113
Coolant..................................................... 642Capacity .................................................787
Checking................................................ 642
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................................... 319
Cooling system ..................................... 642 Engine overheating........................... 774
Hybrid system overheating .......... 774
Cruise control
Cruise control...................................... 232
Dynamic radar crui se control......236
Cup holders ............................................ 578
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 39
Customizable features ....................... 807
Daytime running light system ............216
Defogger Front windshield ...................................371
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 384
Rear window ....................................... 384
Differential............................................... 789
Dimensions ............................................. 782
Dinghy towing......................................... 188 Display
Dynamic radar crui se control ..... 236
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......... 255
Multi-information display.................. 94
Remote Touch screen ....................330
Trip information ..................................... 95
Warning message............................... 721
Do-it-yourself maintenance............... 631
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................... 571
Wattage ................................................... 791
Door lock
Doors......................................................... 137
Smart access system with push-button start ................................ 121
Wireless remote control..................134
Doors .......................................................... 137 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ....................139
Door glasses ..........................................164
Door lock................................................. 137
Open door warning buzzer .......... 125
Open door warning light ................ 714
Outside rear view mirrors ............... 161
Rear door child-protector ............. 138
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856Alphabetical index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Tires..............................................................651Chains........................................................321
Checking................................................. 651
If you have a flat tire ..........................749
Inflation pressure ............................... 790
Information ............................................795
Replacing ............................................... 749
Rotating tires ........................................652
Size ........................................................... 790
Snow tires ..............................................323
Spare tire ................................................749
Tire inflation pressure display
function ................................................... 97
Tire pressure warning system .... 653
Warning light ........................................ 715
Warning message .............................740
Tools........................................................... 750
Top tether strap........................................ 66
Total load capacity ................................ 186
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 188
Emergency towing ............................704
Towing eyelet...................................... 705
Trailer towing ........................................ 187
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 289
Traction battery (hybrid battery) .......74
Traction motor (electric motor) ........ 70
Transmission.............................................199 Driving mode select switch ......... 286
Hybrid transmission........................... 199
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 764
S mode .................................................... 202
Paddle shift switches ......................... 201 Trip information ....................................... 95
Trip meters................................................. 89
Trunk .............................................................141
Internal trunk release lever ............. 144
Jam protection function....................143
Luggage security system................. 142
Open trunk warning message.... 729
Power trunk opener
and closer ..............................................141
Smart access system
with push-button start.................... 122
Trunk closer switch............................. 142
Trunk easy closer ................................ 143
Trunk features....................................... 581
Trunk grip ................................................ 142
Trunk light................................................ 143
Trunk opener main switch .............. 142
Trunk opener switch ............................141
Wireless remote control..................134
Trunk light
Trunk light................................................ 143
Wattage ................................................... 791
Turn signal lights ................................... 205 Replacing light bulbs ............ 691, 695
Turn signal lever .................................205
Wattage ................................................... 791
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