Lexus GS450H Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1
Before driving
Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2
When driving
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3
Interior features
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4
Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5
When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6
Vehicle
specifications
Detailed vehicle information.
7
For US owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.
Index
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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1-1. Hybrid system.................................. 2
Hybrid system...................................... 2
1-2. Key information ............................. 11
Keys ......................................................... 11
1-3. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk ................... 13
Smart access system with
push-button start........................... 13
Wireless remote control.............. 22
Doors.................................................... 25
Trunk..................................................... 29
1-4. Adjustable components ............ 33
Front seats.......................................... 33
Driving position memory
system ............................................... 35
Head restraints................................ 38
Seat belts ............................................ 40
Steering wheel.................................. 46
Inside rear view mirror.................. 47
Outside rear view mirrors........... 48
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof .......... 50
Power windows............................... 50
Moon roof .......................................... 52
1-6. Refueling........................................ 55
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 55
1-7. Theft deterrent system............... 59
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer
system............................................... 59
Alarm..................................................... 61
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................................. 63
1-8. Safety information....................... 64
Correct driving posture............... 64
SRS airbags ....................................... 66
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 77
Child restraint systems ................. 82
Installing child restraints.............. 85
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 96
Driving the vehicle.......................... 96
Starting the hybrid system......... 103
Transmission ................................... 106
Turn signal lever.............................. 110
Parking brake .................................... 111
2-2. Instrument cluster ...................... 112
Gauges and meters ....................... 112
Indicators and warning lights ..... 116
Multi-information display............. 119
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Before driving
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When driving
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2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers.................... 122
Headlight switch............................ 122
Fog light switch .............................. 125
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 126
Headlight cleaner switch........... 128
2-4. Using other driving
systems ....................................... 129
Cruise control ................................ 129
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 132
Intuitive parking assist ................... 141
Rear view monitor system......... 160
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension System).................. 163
Driving assist systems.................. 164
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)........................................... 169
2-5. Driving information................... 172
Cargo and luggage....................... 172
Vehicle load limits......................... 175
Winter driving tips........................ 176
Trailer towing................................... 181
Dinghy towing ................................ 182
3-1. Using the touch screen ........... 184
Touch screen .................................. 184
Setting the touch screen............ 187
3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger............. 192
Automatic air conditioning
system............................................. 192
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
.................. 199
3-3. Using the audio system........... 200
Audio system type...................... 200
Using the radio.............................. 203
Using the cassette player .......... 212
Using the CD player.................... 216
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs................................................ 224
Using the DVD player ............... 232
Playing DVD video/audio........ 235
Playing video CD......................... 247
DVD player and DVD video
disc information .......................... 251
Optimal use of the audio/
video system................................ 255
Using the steering switches..... 259
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Interior features
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3-4. Using the hands-free
system......................................... 261
Hands-free system ....................... 261
Using the Bluetooth
®
phone ............................................. 265
Setting the hands-free
system ............................................ 278
3-5. Using the interior lights ......... 303
Interior lights list........................... 303
3-6. Using the storage
features..................................... 306
List of storage features.............. 306
3-7. Other interior features............ 312
Sun visors.......................................... 312
Vanity mirror................................... 313
Clock.................................................. 314
Outside temperature
display............................................. 315
Ashtrays ............................................ 316
Cigarette lighter............................ 317
Power outlet.................................... 318
Seat heaters..................................... 319
Seat heaters and
ventilators...................................... 321
Armrest ............................................ 323
Rear sunshade............................... 324
Floor mats........................................ 326
Trunk features................................ 327
Garage door opener.................. 329
Compass
........................................... 334
Lexus Link System ...................... 338
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 352
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior .......................... 352
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior............................ 354
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 357
Maintenance requirements..... 357
General maintenance............... 359
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs...................................... 362
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance............................ 363
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................. 363
Hood.................................................. 366
Positioning the jack ..................... 367
Engine compartment.................. 369
Tires .................................................. 383
Tire inflation pressure................. 393
Wheels.............................................. 397
Air conditioning filter.................. 399
Electronic key battery................. 401
Checking and replacing
fuses............................................... 403
Headlight aim.................................. 419
Light bulbs........................................ 421
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Maintenance and care
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4
5
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5-1. Essential information .............. 428
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.............................................. 428
If you think something is
wrong............................................. 435
Event data recorder.................... 436
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency.............................. 438
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...
............ 438
If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 444
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles
with run-flat tires) ...................... 460
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles
with standard tires).................... 461
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................................. 471
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.............................. 472
If you lose your keys.................... 473
When the electronic key
battery is discharged ............... 474
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ................................... 476
If your vehicle overheats.......... 480
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 483
6-1. Specifications............................ 486
Maintenance data........................ 486
Fuel information............................ 495
Tire information ........................... 498
6-2. Customization ........................... 510
Customizable features ............... 510
6-3. Initialization ................................ 514
Items to initialize............................ 514
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners................................... 516
Alphabetical index.................... 518
What to do if............................... 526
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When trouble arises
6
Vehicle specifications
7
For US owners
Index
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Headlight (high beam)
P. 122
Pictorial index
Exterior
Turn signal light
P. 110
Fog light
P. 125
Side marker light
P. 122
Headlight (low beam)
P. 122
Hood
P. 366
Parking light
P. 122
Windshield wipers
P. 126
Moon roof
P. 52
Outside rear view
mirror
P. 48
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Tire
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Information
P. 383
P. 461
P. 493
P. 498
Tail lights
P. 122
Side marker light
P. 122
Trunk
P. 29
Rear window defogger
P. 199
Door
P. 25
Fuel filler door
P. 55
Turn signal light
P. 110
: If equipped
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A
Power window
switch
P. 50
Pictorial index
Interior
Seat belt
P. 40
Front passenger
airbag
P. 66
Knee airbags
P. 66
Driver airbag
P. 66
Floor mat
P. 326
Door pocket
P. 311
Head restraint
P. 38
Front seat
P. 33
SRS side airbag
P. 66
Console box
P. 307
Power outlet
P. 318
Ashtray
P. 316
Cup holders
P. 310
Armrest
P. 323
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Compass
P. 334
Garage door opener switches
P. 329
Inside rear view mirror
P. 47
Personal light
P. 303
Moon roof switch
P. 52
Interior light
P. 303
Vanity mirror
P. 313
Personal light
P. 303
Interior light
P. 303
Sun visor
P. 312
SRS curtain shield airbag
P. 66
A
: If equipped
Lexus Link System switches
P. 338
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B
Driving position memory switches
P. 35
Door lock switch
P. 25
Window lock switch
P. 50
Power window switches
P. 50
Pictorial index
Interior
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Shift lever
P. 106
Cigarette lighter
P. 317
Ashtray
P. 316
Shift lock override button
P. 472
Cup holders
P. 310
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: If equipped
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Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 122
P. 110
P. 125
Gauges and meters
P. 112
Multi-information display
P. 119
Windshield wipers and washer switch
P. 126
Power switch
P. 103
Trunk opener main switch
P. 29
Glove box
P. 307
Seat heater switches
Seat heater/ventilator switches
P. 319
P. 321
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P. 46
Parking brake pedal
P. 111
“TRAC OFF” switch
P. 166
Coin holder
P. 309
Mode select switch
P. 107
“AVS” switch
P. 163
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Audio remote control switches
P. 259
Cruise control switch
P. 129, 132
Telephone switch
P. 261
“DISP” switch
P. 120
Distance switch
P. 134
Talk switch*
P. 272
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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B
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C
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Security indicator
P. 59, 61
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
P. 199
Emergency flashers
Clock
P. 314
Outside temperature display
P. 315
Air conditioning
system
P. 192
Audio system
P. 200
Navigation system*
Touch screen
P. 184
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“AFS OFF” switch
P. 123
Rear sunshade switch
P. 324
Headlight cleaner switch
P. 128
Intuitive parking assist switch
P. 141
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter
reset button
P. 113
Instrument panel light control
P. 113
Fuel filler door opener
P. 55
Trunk opener
P. 29
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 48
D
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the hybrid system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, vehicle dynamics
integrated management, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be
sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
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Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
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CAUTION
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
When left unattended, children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle
into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing
with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehi-
cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can
be fatal to children.
Dispose of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been removed, there
is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connec-
tors are touched. In the event of that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid
battery must be disposed of your Lexus dealer or a qualified service shop. If the
hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, they may cause electric shock that can
result in death or serious injury.
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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Safety symbol
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is
ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the
risk of injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its
equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.
Throughout this manual, you will also see the symbol of a circle
with a slash through it. This means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or
“Do not let this happen”.
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