towing capacity Lexus GS300h 2017 Owner's Manual

2104-1. Before driving
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(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. 546)
◆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.

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Driving
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(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. 546)
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. 546)
■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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5468-1. Specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
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. 547)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4850 mm (190.9 in.)
Overall width 1840 mm (72.4 in.)
Overall height *1
1455 mm (57.3 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 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
*7
80 kg (176 lb.)
Towing capacity*7
With brake 500 kg (1102 lb.)
*8
1500 kg (3307 lb.) *9
Without brake 0 kg (0 lb.)
*8
750 kg (1653 lb.) *9

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Alphabetical index
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Tire inflation pressure ......................... 429
Maintenance data............................. 555
Tire inflation pressure display function.................................. 417
Warning light ....................................... 463
Warning message.............................466
Tire pressure warning system ...........417 Function .................................................... 417
Initializing................................................. 418
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters................. 418
Registering ID codes .........................419
Warning light ....................................... 463
Warning message.............................466
Tires ............................................................. 416 Chains .....................................................336
Checking .................................................416
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ............................................. 509
If you have a flat tire .............498, 509
Inflation pressure............................... 555
Replacing .............................................. 498
Rotating tires .......................................... 417
Size........................................................... 555
Snow tires ..............................................338
Spare tire ............................................... 498
Tire inflation pressure display function .................................................. 417
Tire pressure warning system ....... 417
Warning light ....................................... 463
Warning message.............................466 Tools...................................................499, 511
Top strap ....................................................... 71
Towing ...................................................... 454
Emergency towing ........................... 454
Towing capacity................................. 546
Towing eyelet ...................................... 456
Trailer towing ........................... 209, 210
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ...... 80
Traction Control (TRC) ..................... 324
Traction motor (electric motor) .........76
Trailer towing ............................... 209, 210
Transmission........................................... 224
Driving mode select switch.............. 311
Hybrid transmission .......................... 224
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................229
Paddle shift switches.........................226
S mode .................................................... 227
TRC (Traction Control) ..................... 324 Function...................................................324
TRC OFF switch ............................... 326
Trip information...................................... 104
Trip meters ............................................... 104
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.