2015 Lexus GS450h tow

1613-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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Steering wheel
Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following directions:
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
■The steering wheel can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode
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*: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of power switch mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering position
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by
the driving position memory system. ( P. 1 5 2 )
■Power easy access system
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with power switch mode
and the driver’s seat belt condition. ( P. 1 5 2 )
Adjustment procedure
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CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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4Driving
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ....................... 176
Cargo and luggage .................... 187
Vehicle load limits .......................190
Trailer towing .................................. 191
Dinghy towing............................... 192
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch.............. 193
EV drive mode ........................... 200
Hybrid transmission ..................203
Turn signal lever ......................... 209
Parking brake ..................................211
Brake Hold ..................................... 214
Horn.................................................. 216
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 217
Fog light switch............................ 222
Windshield wipers and washer .................................223
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 230
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap....... 231 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 236
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 240
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............. 255
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............ 271
Driving mode select switch .... 281
Driving assist systems............... 284
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........... 291
BSM (Blind Spot Moni tor)............... 301
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ....................................305
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................ 308
Lexus night view ............................ 311
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips........317
Winter driving tips ...................... 319

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Driving
Cargo and luggage
Cargo 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 combine d 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 av ailable 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 vehi cle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capac ity 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. 190)
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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Driving
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block
the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly
causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
•On the dashboard
• In front of the Remote Touch screen
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total
load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause dete-
rioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

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Vehicle load limits
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): P. 5 74
Total load capacity me ans 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. 4 5 3 )
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 tire s, but also degrade steering and braking
ability, resulting in an accident.

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Trailer towing
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus
also does not recommend the installa tion of a tow hitch or the use of a
tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is
not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted car-
riers.

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Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
With the headlights on, push the
lever away from you to turn on
the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high beams
once.
You can flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
Turning on the high beam headlights
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