towing capacity Lexus GS300h 2015 Owner's Manual

2104-1. Before driving
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Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)
◆We i g h t l i m i t s
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), MPAC
(Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible drawbar load before
towing. ( →P. 566)
◆To w i n g h i t c h / b r a c k e t
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 primarily 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 a pply to damage or malfunct ion caused by towing a
trailer for commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped profession al for further details before towing, as there are addi-
tional legal requirements in some countries.

2114-1. Before driving
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Driving
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■Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar loadTotal 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. 566)
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. 5 6 6 )
■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 rega rding trailer loads
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WA R N I N G
■When the gross vehicle mass limit or maximum permissible axle capacity is exceeded
Do not exceed the established speed limit for 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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5668-1. Specifications
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1:Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with 265/35R19 tires
*3: AWL10L-BEXEHW and AWL10R-BEXEHW models*10
*4: AWL10L-BEXQHW and AWL10R-BEXQHW models*10
*5: GWL10L-BEXEBW and GWL10R-BEXEBW models*10
*6: GWL10L-BEXQBW and GWL10R-BEXQBW models*10
*7: Vehicles with towing package
*8:GS300h
*9:GS450h
*10: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label. (→P. 5 6 7 )
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4850 mm (190.9 in.)
Overall width 1840 mm (72.4 in.)
Overall height*11455 mm (57.3 in.)
Wheelbase 2850 mm (112.2 in.)
Tr e a d*1Front 1575 mm (62.0 in.)
Rear 1590 mm (62.6 in.)
1560 mm (61.4 in.)*2
Gross vehicle mass 2235 kg (4927 lb.)
*3
2265 kg (4993 lb.)*4
2305 kg (5082 lb.)*5
2335 kg (5148 lb.)*6
Maximum
permissible axle
capacityFront 1120 kg (2469 lb.)
Rear 1270 kg (2800 lb.)
Drawbar load*780 kg (176 lb.)
Towing capacity*7
With brake
500 kg (1102 lb.)*8
1500 kg (3307 lb.)*9
Witho ut brake0 kg (0 lb.)*8
750 kg (1653 lb.)*9

617Alphabetical index
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Tire inflation pressure ......................... 445Maintenance data..............................575
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................ 433
Warning light ....................................... 479
Warning message.............................482
Tire pressure warning system ......... 433 Function .................................................. 433
Initializing................................................ 434
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters................ 434
Registering ID codes .......................435
Warning light ....................................... 479
Warning message.............................482
Tires ............................................................ 432 Chains .....................................................355
Checking ............................................... 432
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ..............................................528
If you have a flat tire ............... 517, 528
Inflation pressure................................575
Replacing .................................................517
Rotating tires ........................................ 433
Size............................................................ 575
Snow tires .............................................. 357
Spare tire..................................................517
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................ 433
Tire pressure warning system ..... 433
Warning light ....................................... 479
Warning message.............................482 Tools.................................................518, 529
Top strap ..................................................... 70
Towing ...................................................... 470
Emergency towing ........................... 470
Towing capacity................................. 566
Towing eyelet .......................................472
Trailer towing ........................... 209, 210
Traction battery (hybrid battery) .......79
Traction Control (TRC) ..................... 344
Traction motor (electric motor) .........75
Trailer towing ............................... 209, 210
Transmission........................................... 224
Driving mode select switch.......... 330
Hybrid transmission .......................... 224
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 545
Paddle shift switches.........................226
S mode .................................................... 227
TRC (Traction Control) ..................... 344 Function.................................................. 344
TRC OFF switch ............................... 346
Trip information...................................... 104
Trip meters ............................................... 104
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.