2013 Lexus GS450h load capacity

GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
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Vehicle specifications
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 capacity
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
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between components in
the bead
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially
less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber com-
pounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of
the tire extending to cord material
Tire related termMeaning

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GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for variousdesignated seating capacities
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i bA tread section running circumferentially around a
tire
Tr e a d s e p a r a t i o nPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of
wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
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

849Alphabetical index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
LightsFog light switch .................................... 218
Headlight switch...................................213
Illuminated entry system .................573
Interior light ........................................... 572
Interior lights list ................................... 571
Personal lights ..................................... 572
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 689
Trunk light ............................................... 143
Turn signal lever ................................ 205
Vanity lights ......................................... 583
Wattage ....................................................791
Welcome light illumination control ..................................................... 121
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)...............251 Operation .............................................. 252
Warning messages........ 724, 734, 735, 736
Load capacity.......................................... 186
Lock steering column ...........................192
Low profile tire....................................... 656
Luggage hook......................................... 581
Luggage security system.....................142 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...........631
General maintenance ..................... 626
Maintenance data.............................. 782
Maintenance requirements .......... 623
Malfunction indicator lamp ................ 712
Master warning light ............................. 714
Meter............................................................ 89 Head-up display ..................................102
Indicators .................................................. 87
Instrument panel light control .......... 91
Meters ........................................................ 89
Multi-information display.................. 94
Warning lights........................................ 85
Micro dust and pollen filter ...............374
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror......................159
Outside rear view mirror defoggers...........................................384
Outside rear view mirrors ............... 161
Vanity mirrors .....................................583
Moon roof ................................................. 167 Door lock linked moon roof operation..................... 168
Jam protection function................... 168
Operation................................................ 167
Warning message............................. 729
MP3 disc ................................................. 435M
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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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GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Warning reflector storage belt....... 582
Washer .......................................................219Checking............................................... 646
Low washer fluid warning message ...........................739
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 319
Switch........................................................ 219
Washing and waxing.............................616
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 186
Load limits............................................... 186
Weight.....................................................782
Welcome light illumination control....................................................... 121
Wheels Replacing wheels .............................. 664
Size ........................................................... 790
Window glasses ......................................164
Window lock switch ..............................164
Windows ....................................................164 Power windows ................................... 164
Rear window defogger.................. 384
Windshield wiper de-icer .................385
Windshield wipers .................................219 Position.................................................... 322
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 219
Winter driving tips..................................319
Wireless remote control key .............134 Battery-Saving Function................... 127
Locking/Unlocking............................ 134
Replacing the battery ...................... 668
WMA disc ............................................... 435 XM
® Satellite Radio ............................. 419
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