2018 Lexus GS450h towing capacity

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Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (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 th e driver and passengers that will be rid-
ing in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of th e driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the ava ilable 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 amou nt 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 avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. ( →P. 179)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing.
Take notice of the following informat ion about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

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Driving
Vehicle load limits
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): →P. 470
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and lug-
gage.
◆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. 375)
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capac-
ity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
■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.

543Alphabetical index
GS450h_OM_OM30G62U_(U)
Replacing ................................................ 441
Rotating tires ....................................... 366
Size ............................................................ 477
Snow tires ............................................. 280
Spare tire ................................................. 441
Tire inflation pressure display function ............................................... 366
Tire pressure warning system .... 366
Warning light ...................................... 406
Warning message .............................. 410
Tools........................................................... 442
Top tether strap........................................ 62
Total load capacity ................................. 179
Towing Dinghy towing ........................................ 181
Emergency towing........................... 398
Towing eyelet...................................... 400
Trailer towing ........................................180
TRAC (Traction Control) Function ................................................. 268
TRAC OFF switch ............................270
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ...... 70
Traction motor (electric motor) ........ 66
Transmission............................................ 189 Driving mode select switch ......... 258
Hybrid transmission........................... 189
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 193
Paddle shift switches ........................... 191
S mode ..................................................... 192
Trip information........................................ 88
Trip meters ................................................. 88 Trunk ........................................................... 128
Internal trunk release lever ...............131
Jam protection function................... 130
Luggage security system................ 130
Open trunk warning message......410
Power trunk opener and closer ............................................128
Smart access system with push-button start....................128
Trunk closer switch............................. 129
Trunk easy closer ............................... 130
Trunk features........................................ 312
Trunk grip ................................................ 129
Trunk light............................................... 130
Trunk opener main switch ............. 130
Trunk opener switch ..........................128
Wireless remote control.................. 129
Trunk light..................................................130 Trunk light............................................... 130
Wattage ................................................ 480
Turn signal lights ..................................... 195 Replacing light bulbs ........... 392, 393
Turn signal lever ...................................195
Wattage ................................................ 480
USB port
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.