Lexus GS450H Owner's manual

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

2

When driving

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2

3

4

5

6

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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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3

4

5

6

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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

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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

C

: 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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