Lexus GS450H Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving
Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column
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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
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When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident
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Vehicle
specifications
Detailed vehicle information
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For owners
Reporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
Index
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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For your information....................... 18
Symbols used throughout this
manual ............................................... 21
1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system................................... 24
1-2. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 36
1-3. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart access system with
push-button start........................... 41
Wireless remote control.............. 53
Doors.................................................... 55
Trunk..................................................... 60
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats.......................................... 65
Driving position memory
system ............................................... 67
Head restraints................................. 72
Seat belts ............................................ 75
Steering wheel.................................. 82
Inside rear view mirror................. 83
Outside rear view mirrors.......... 85
1-5. Opening and closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows................................ 87
Moon roof .......................................... 90
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 94
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ........................ 99
Alarm................................................... 101
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)........................................... 104
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............. 105
SRS airbags ..................................... 107
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 119
Child restraint systems ............... 124
Installing child restraints............. 128
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........................ 140
Power (ignition) switch............... 150
Transmission ................................... 154
Turn signal lever ............................ 158
Parking brake ................................. 159
Horn.................................................... 160
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ....................... 161
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 165
Multi-information display........... 168
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.............................. 171
Fog light switch .............................. 174
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 175
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 180
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................. 181
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 185
Intuitive parking assist ................. 197
Rear view monitor system......... 210
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension System).................. 213
Driving assist systems.................. 214
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ............ 221
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage..................... 228
Vehicle load limits........................ 232
Winter driving tips ....................... 233
Trailer towing................................. 238
Dinghy towing ............................... 239
3-1. Using the touch screen
Touch screen ................................. 242
Setting the touch screen ........... 248
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When driving
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Interior features
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3-2. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................ 259
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ........... 268
Windshield wiper de-icer......... 269
3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type ....................... 270
Using the radio.............................. 273
Using the CD/DVD player...... 282
Playing an audio CD.................. 285
Playing MP3 and
WMA discs................................. 289
Playing DVD video/audio
(with DVD player)..................... 293
Playing a video CD
(with DVD player)..................... 307
CD/DVD player and DVD
video disc information.............. 310
Listening to Bluetooth
®
audio................................................ 321
Listening to a USB memory/
iPod
®
............................................. 329
Optimal use of the audio/
video system............................... 339
Using the AUX port..................... 341
Using the steering switches..... 342
3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)................... 345
Using a Bluetooth® phone ...... 351
Setting the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)................... 366
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list........................... 395
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features.............. 398
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................................ 406
Vanity mirrors................................ 407
Clock................................................ 408
Outside temperature
display ........................................... 409
Ashtrays ............................................ 410
Cigarette lighter.............................. 411
Power outlet.................................... 412
Seat heaters/ventilators............. 413
Armrest ............................................. 415
Rear sunshade................................ 416
Floor mats......................................... 419
Trunk features................................. 421
Garage door opener.................. 423
Compass.......................................... 429
Safety Connect ............................. 433
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 442
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................... 445
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements..... 448
General maintenance............... 450
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 453
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................. 454
Hood ................................................. 457
Positioning a floor jack.............. 458
Engine compartment.................. 460
Tires ................................................... 475
Tire inflation pressure................ 485
Wheels ............................................ 489
Air conditioning filter................... 491
Electronic key battery................ 494
Checking and replacing
fuses................................................ 496
Headlight aim ................................... 511
Light bulbs........................................ 514
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 522
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ............................................. 523
If you think something is
wrong.............................................. 531
Event data recorder.................... 532
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Maintenance and care
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds............................................ 534
If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 543
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles
with standard tires).................. 560
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles
with run-flat tires) ...................... 570
If the hybrid system will not
start ................................................. 572
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from “P” ......................................... 573
If you lose your keys.................... 574
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ....................... 575
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ................................... 578
If your vehicle overheats ............ 581
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 584
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency....................... 586
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 588
Fuel information........................... 598
Tire information.............................. 601
6-2. Customization
Customizable features................ 615
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ............................ 621
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................... 624
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French).................................... 625
Abbreviation list........................ 628
Alphabetical index ................... 630
What to do if... ............................ 640
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Vehicle specifications
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For owners
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Pictorial index
Exterior
Turn signal light
P. 158
Fog light
P. 174
Side marker light
P. 171
Headlight (low beam)
P. 171
Hood
P. 457
Parking light
P. 171
Windshield wipers
P. 175
Moon roof
P. 90
Outside rear view
mirror
P. 85
Side turn signal light
P. 158
Headlight (high beam) and daytime
running light
P. 171, 172
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Tire
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Information
P. 475
P. 560
P. 596
P. 601
Tail lights
P. 171
Side marker light
P. 171
Trunk
P. 60
Rear window defogger
P. 268
Door
P. 55
Fuel filler door
P. 94
Turn signal light
P. 158
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
Interior
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 107
SRS knee airbags
P. 107
Floor mat
P. 419
Front seat
P. 65
SRS side airbag
P. 107
Console box
P. 401
Power outlet
P. 412
Ashtray
P. 410
Cup holders
P. 404
Armrest
P. 415
SRS driver airbag
P. 107
Seat belt
P. 75
Door pocket
P. 405
Head restraint
P. 72
AUX port
P. 341
USB port
P. 329
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Compass
P. 429
Garage door opener switches
P. 423
Inside rear view mirror
P. 83
Personal light
P. 397
Moon roof switch
P. 90
Interior light
P. 396
Vanity mirror
P. 407
Personal light
P. 397
Interior light
P. 396
Sun visor
P. 406
SRS curtain shield airbag
P. 107
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: If equipped
SOS button
P. 433
Overhead console
P. 402
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B
Driving position memory switches
P. 67
Power window switches
P. 87
Pictorial index
Interior
Inside lock button
P. 55
Window lock switch
P. 87
Door lock switch
P. 55
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Shift lever
P. 154
Cigarette lighter
P. 411
Ashtray
P. 410
Shift lock override button
P. 573
Cup holders
P. 404
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: If equipped
Seat heater/ventilator switches
P. 413
VSC OFF switch
P. 216
Coin holder
P. 403
Mode select switch
P. 155
AVS switch
P. 213
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Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 171
P. 158
P. 174
Gauges and meters
P. 161
Multi-information display
P. 168
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 175
Power (ignition) switch
P. 150
Parking brake pedal
P. 159
Trunk opener main switch
P. 60
Glove box
P. 400
Hood lock release lever
P. 457
Trunk opener
P. 60
Fuel filler door opener
P. 94
Horn
P. 160
Pre-collision braking off switch
P. 221
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Audio remote control switches
P. 342
Cruise control switch
P. 181, 185
Telephone switch
P. 345
“DISP” switch
P. 169
Distance switch
P. 188
Talk switch*
P. 360
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
P. 82
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Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
P. 268
Emergency flashers
P. 522
Air conditioning
system
P. 259
Audio system
P. 270
Navigation system*
Touch screen
P. 242
Security indicator
P. 99, 101
Clock
P. 408
Outside temperature display
P. 409
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“AFS OFF” switch
P. 172
Rear sunshade switch
P. 416
Headlight cleaner switch
P. 180
Intuitive parking assist switch
P. 197
Odometer/trip meter and
trip meter reset buttons
P. 162
Instrument panel light control
P. 162
Outside rear view mirror switches
P. 85
: 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.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evapo-
ration leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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.
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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, dynamic radar cruise control system,
cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, vehicle dynamics integrated manage-
ment, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with
your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions 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.
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 could result in death or serious injury.
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.
General precautions regarding childrens safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
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 vehicle. 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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