towing capacity Lexus GS200t 2017 Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before driving
Driving
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30F83E_(EE)
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)
◆Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), MPAC
(Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible drawbar load before
towing. (P. 612)
◆Towing hitch/bracket
Lexus recommends the use of the Lexus hitch/bracket for your vehicle. Other
products of a suitable nature and comparable quality may also be used.
Your vehicle is designed primaril y as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, performance, brak-
ing, durability, and fuel consumption. Your safety and satisfaction depend on
the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. For your
safety and the safety of others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions.
Lexus warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a
trailer for commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for further details before towing, as there are additional legal
requirements in some countries.

2344-1. Before driving
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30F83E_(EE)
■Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus the
trailer load should be within the max-
imum towing capacity. Exceeding
this weight is dangerous. ( P. 612)
When towing a trailer, use a friction
coupler or friction 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 indicated
weight. ( P. 612)
■Information tag (manufacturer’s label)
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver,
passengers, towing hitch, luggage,
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 danger-
ous.
Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maximum permissible
axle capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding this weight is dangerous.
The values for towing capacity were derived from testing conducted at sea level.
Take note that engine output and towing capacity will be reduced at high altitudes.
Important points regarding trailer loads
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WARNING
■When the gross vehicle mass limit or maximum permissible axle capacity is exceeded
Do not exceed the established speed limit fo r towing a trailer in built-up areas or 100
km/h (62 mph), whichever is lower.
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious
injury.
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6128-1. Specifications
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30F83E_(EE)
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
GS350/GS200t
* 1
: Unladen vehicle
* 2
: Vehicles with 265/35R19 tires
* 3
: Vehicles with towing package
* 4
:2WD models
* 5
:AWD models
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4850 mm (190.9 in.)
Overall width 1840 mm (72.4 in.)
Overall height *12WD 1455 mm (57.3 in.)
AWD 1470 mm (57.9 in.)
Wheelbase 2850 mm (112.2 in.)
Tread
*1
Front 1575 mm (62.0 in.)
Rear 1590 mm (62.6 in.)
1560 mm (61.4 in.)
*2
Gross vehicle mass2WD
2170 kg (4784 lb.)
AWD2250 kg (4960 lb.)
Maximum
permissible axle
capacityFront 1120 kg (2469 lb.)
Rear 1205 kg (2657 lb.)
Drawbar load*3
80 kg (176 lb.)
Towing capacity*3With brake 1600 kg (3527 lb.)
*4
1000 kg (2205 lb.) *5
Without brake
750 kg (1653 lb.)

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Alphabetical index
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30F83E_(EE)
Tires ..............................................................471
Chains .................................................... 385
Checking ................................................. 471
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit .............................................. 573
If you have a flat tire ..............557, 573
Inflation pressure................................ 629
Replacing ...............................................557
Rotating tires ........................................ 472
Size............................................................ 629
Snow tires ..............................................387
Spare tire ................................................557
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................ 473
Tire pressure warning system ..... 473
Warning light .........................................521
Warning message............................. 524
Tools ............................................... 558, 575
Top strap ...................................................... 81
Torque Vectoring Differential
(TVD)...................................................... 373
Towing ........................................................ 510
Emergency towing............................. 510
Towing capacity ...................................612
Towing eyelet ....................................... 513
Trailer towing ........................... 232, 233
Traction Control (TRC) ..................... 375
Trailer towing ............................. 232, 233 Transmission........................................... 246
Automatic transmission.................. 246
Driving mode select switch.......... 358
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 253
M mode.................................................. 249
Paddle shift switches........................ 248
TRC (Traction Control)
Function.................................................. 375
TRC OFF switch ................................ 377
Trip meters .......................................108, 113
Trunk............................................................166 Jam protection function ..................... 171
Luggage security system ................168
Open trunk warning message ............................................. 524
Power trunk lid ..................................... 166
Smart entry & start system ............. 166
Trunk closer switch ............................ 167
Trunk easy closer ................................168
Trunk features ......................................424
Trunk grip................................................ 167
Trunk light ...............................................168
Trunk opener main switch ..............168
Trunk opener switch.......................... 166
Trunk storage extension ................ 433
Wireless remote control ................. 154
Trunk light ................................................. 168
Trunk light ...............................................168
Wattage ................................................... 631
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential).......................................... 373
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.