torque Lexus GS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

2344-1. Before driving
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake ped-
als at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 870, 884)

3394-5. Using the driving support system
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Driving
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Lane departure warning function
If the system judges that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it
alerts the driver using beeping, screen displays and a sensory
warning
* given via the steering wheel.
*: A slight steering torque is applied for a short period of time in the direc-
tion of the center of the lane.
Lane keeping assist function
• This function will be active when the vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode of the cruise control (P. 302) is set with
vehicle speed above approximately 72 km/h (45 mph) and
while the lane departure warning function is active.
• When the lane keeping assist function is active, a slight steer-
ing torque will be applied, to help the driver maintain the vehi-
cle inside the lane.
The lane keeping assist function will be temporarily canceled if the
steering wheel is not operated, or if you continue driving with your
hands lightly touching the steering wheel. (P. 343)
Functions included in the LKA
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4324-6. Driving tips
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be min-
imized, improving the fuel economy. (P. 392)
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of
Hybrid System Indicator within Eco area. (P. 126)
When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing
down.
Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic
reports before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible.
When encountering a delay, gently release the brake pedal to
allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding over-
use of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control excessive
gasoline consumption.
Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:

8787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
CAUTION
Replacing a flat tire
Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately
after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the
brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or
other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen
and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a
serious accident. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or
wheel nuts.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 103 N•m
(10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically
designed for that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or
bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.

8807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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8 8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Fuel
Fuel type
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to
European standard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
Research Octane
NumberGS300h91 or higher
GS450h95 or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp.gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor)
Ty p ePermanent magnet synchronous
motor
Maximum outputGS300h105 kW
GS450h147 kW
Maximum torqueGS300h300 N•m (30.6 kgf•m, 221.3 ft•lbf)
GS450h275 N•m (28.0 kgf•m, 202.8 ft•lbf)

9368-1. Specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Type A
*1: 5 passengers and full loaded
*2: “For optimizing fuel economy, ECO tire pressure is recommended. Tire
pressure affects traveling comfort, road noise and steering characteristics.”
Tires and wheels
Tire size225/50R17 94W
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Vehicle speed
Front tire
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
Rear tire
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
More than 210 km/
h
(132 mph)270 (2.7,
39)
*1
260 (2.6, 38)
300 (3.0,
44)
*1
280 (2.8, 41)
From 160 km/h
(100
mph) to 210 km/h
(132 mph)
240 (2.4, 35)
260 (2.6,
38)
*1
240 (2.4, 35)
Normal pressure:
160 km/h
(100 mph)
or less
240 (2.4, 35)
ECO pressure*2:
160 km/h
(100 mph)
or less
270 (2.7, 39)270 (2.7, 39)
Wheel size17  7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

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8 8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Type B
*: 5 passengers and full loaded
Type C
Tire size235/45R18 94Y
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Vehicle speed
Front tire
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
Rear tire
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
More than 210 km/
h
(132 mph)
240 (2.4, 35)
270 (2.7, 39)*
240 (2.4, 35)
From 160 km/h
(100
mph) to 210 km/h
(132 mph)
240 (2.4, 35)
160 km/h (100
mph)
or less
Wheel size18  8J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size235/40R19 96Y XL
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Vehicle speed
Front tire
kPa (kgf/cm2
or
bar, psi)
Rear tire
kPa (kgf/cm2
or
bar, psi)
More than 210 km/
h
(132 mph)250 (2.5, 36)*
240 (2.4, 35)290 (2.9, 42)*
260 (2.6, 38)
From 160 km/h
(100
mph) to 210 km/h
(132 mph)
240 (2.4, 35)260 (2.6, 38)*
250 (2.5, 36)
160 km/h (100
mph)
or less

9388-1. Specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
*: 5 passengers and full loaded
Wheel size19  8J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

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8 8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Type D
*: 5 passengers and full loaded
Compact spare tire (if equipped)
When towing a trailer
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire inflation
pressure and drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
Tire size235/40R19 96Y XL (front) and 265/35R19 94Y (rear)
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Vehicle speed
Front tire
kPa (kgf/cm2
or
bar, psi)
Rear tire
kPa (kgf/cm2
or
bar, psi)
More than 210 km/
h
(132 mph)250 (2.5, 36)*
240 (2.4, 35)270 (2.7, 39)*
250 (2.5, 36)
From 160 km/h
(100
mph) to 210 km/h
(132 mph)
240 (2.4, 35)250 (2.5, 36)
160 km/h (100
mph)
or less
Wheel size19  8J (235/40R19), 19  9J (265/35R19)
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire sizeT155/70D17 110M, T145/70D18 107M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire
inflation pressure)
420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi)
Wheel size17  4T (T155/70D17), 18  4T (T145/70D18)
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)