Lexus GS450H Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:30 pm

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 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

2

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:33 pm

1-1. Hybrid system............................... 22

Hybrid system................................... 22

1-2. Key information ........................... 33

Keys ...................................................... 33

1-3. Opening, closing and locking 

the doors and trunk .................. 35

Smart access system with 

push-button start.......................... 35

Wireless remote control.............. 47

Doors................................................... 50

Trunk..................................................... 55

1-4. Adjustable components 

(seats, mirrors, 

steering wheel).......................... 58

Front seats......................................... 58

Driving position memory 

system ............................................... 60

Head restraints................................. 64

Seat belts ............................................ 66

Steering wheel.................................. 73

Inside rear view mirror.................. 74

Outside rear view mirrors........... 75

1-5. Opening and closing the 

windows and moon roof .......... 77

Power windows................................ 77

Moon roof ......................................... 80

1-6. Refueling....................................... 83

Opening the fuel tank cap........... 83

1-7. Theft deterrent system.............. 88

Immobilizer system ....................... 88

Alarm.................................................... 90

Theft prevention labels 

(U.S.A.)............................................. 92

1-8. Safety information....................... 93

Correct driving posture ............... 93

SRS airbags ....................................... 95

Front passenger occupant 

classification system.................. 107

Child restraint systems ................. 113

Installing child restraints............... 117

2-1. Driving procedures................... 128

Driving the vehicle........................ 128

Power (ignition) switch............... 138

Transmission ................................... 142

Turn signal lever............................. 146

Parking brake ................................. 147

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:33 pm

2-2. Instrument cluster..................... 148

Gauges and meters ..................... 148

Indicators and warning 

lights................................................. 152

Multi-information display........... 155

2-3. Operating the lights and 

windshield wipers................... 158

Headlight switch............................ 158

Fog light switch ................................ 161

Windshield wipers and 

washer............................................. 162

Headlight cleaner switch ........... 165

2-4. Using other driving 

systems ....................................... 166

Cruise control ................................ 166

Dynamic radar cruise 

control............................................. 169

Intuitive parking assist ................. 180

Rear view monitor system ......... 195

AVS (Adaptive Variable 

Suspension System).................. 199

Driving assist systems................ 200

PCS (Pre-Collision 

System).......................................... 206

2-5. Driving information.................. 210

Cargo and luggage...................... 210

Vehicle load limits......................... 214

Winter driving tips ........................ 215

Trailer towing................................. 220

Dinghy towing ................................ 221

3-1. Using the touch screen .......... 224

Touch screen ................................. 224

Setting the touch screen ........... 227

3-2. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger............ 232

Automatic air conditioning 

system ............................................ 232

Rear window and outside rear 

view mirror defoggers ............ 240

3-3. Using the audio system............ 241

Audio system type........................ 241

Using the radio.............................. 244

Using the cassette player ......... 253

Using the CD player................... 257

Playing MP3 and 

WMA discs.................................. 262

Using the DVD player ............... 266

Playing DVD 

video/audio ................................. 269

Playing video CD.......................... 281

DVD player and DVD 

video disc information............ 285

Optimal use of the 

audio/video system.................. 297

Using the AUX adapter............ 302

Using the steering 

switches........................................ 303

3

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:33 pm

3-4. Using the hands-free system 

(for cellular phone)................ 306

Hands-free system 

(for cellular phone).................. 306

Using the Bluetooth

®

phone ..... 311

Setting the hands-free 

system ............................................ 326

3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 352

Interior lights list............................ 352

3-6. Using the storage features .... 355

List of storage features.............. 355

3-7. Other interior features........... 362

Sun visors......................................... 362

Vanity mirror.................................. 363

Clock................................................. 364

Outside temperature 

display ........................................... 365

Ashtrays ........................................... 366

Cigarette lighter........................... 367

Power outlet.................................. 368

Seat heaters/ventilators............ 369

Armrest ............................................. 371

Rear sunshade............................... 372

Floor mats........................................ 374

Trunk features................................ 375

Garage door opener.................. 377

Compass......................................... 383

Lexus Link System ....................... 387

4-1. Maintenance and care............ 402

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle exterior................... 402

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle interior................... 405

4-2. Maintenance............................. 408

Maintenance requirements .... 408

General maintenance................. 410

Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) 

programs ....................................... 413

4-3. Do-it-yourself 

maintenance............................. 414

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions................................... 414

Hood................................................... 417

Positioning a floor jack................ 418

Engine compartment.................. 420

Tires ................................................... 435

Tire inflation pressure................. 445

Wheels.............................................. 449

Air conditioning filter................... 451

Electronic key battery................ 454

Checking and replacing 

fuses................................................ 456

Headlight aim.................................. 471

Light bulbs....................................... 474

4

Maintenance and care

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:33 pm

5-1. Essential information .............. 482

If your vehicle needs 

to be towed.................................. 482

If you think something is 

wrong ............................................ 488

Event data recorder................... 489

5-2. Steps to take in an 

emergency................................ 491

If a warning light turns on or a 

warning buzzer sounds... ........ 491

If a warning message is 

displayed...................................... 500

If you have a flat tire (Vehicles 

with standard tires).................... 517

If you have a flat tire (Vehicles 

with run-flat tires) ...................... 527

If the hybrid system will 

not start......................................... 528

If the shift lever cannot be 

shifted from “P” .......................... 529

If you lose your keys................... 530

If the electronic key does not 

operate properly ........................ 531

If the 12 volt battery is 

discharged ................................... 534

If your vehicle overheats .......... 538

If the vehicle becomes 

stuck................................................. 541

6-1. Specifications............................ 544

Maintenance data 

(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 544

Fuel information........................... 553

Tire information ............................ 556

6-2. Customization .......................... 569

Customizable features .............. 569

6-3. Initialization ............................... 575

Items to initialize........................... 575

Reporting safety defects for 

U.S. owners.................................. 578

Seat belt instructions for 

Canadian owners 

(in French).................................... 579

Abbreviation list ....................... 582

Alphabetical index................... 584

What to do if............................... 594

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

6

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:50 pm

Headlight (high beam)

P. 158

Pictorial index

Exterior

Turn signal light

P. 146

Fog light

P. 161

Side marker light

P. 158

Headlight (low beam)

P. 158

Hood

P. 417

Parking light

P. 158

Windshield wipers

P. 162

Moon roof 

P. 80

Outside rear view

mirror

P. 75

Side turn signal light

P. 146

7

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:50 pm

Tire

● Rotation

● Replacement

● Inflation pressure

● Information

P. 435

P. 517

P. 551

P. 556

Tail lights

P. 158

Side marker light

P. 158

Trunk

P. 55

Rear window defogger

P. 240

Door

P. 50

Fuel filler door

P. 83

Turn signal light

P. 146

: If equipped

8

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:50 pm

A

Pictorial index

Interior

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 95

SRS knee airbags

P. 95

Floor mat

P. 374

Front seat

P. 58

SRS side airbag

P. 95

Console box

P. 357

Power outlet

P. 368

Ashtray

P. 366

Cup holders

P. 360

Armrest

P. 371

SRS driver airbag

P. 95

Seat belt

P. 66

Door pocket

P. 361

Head restraint

P. 64

AUX adapter

P. 302

9

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:50 pm

Compass

P. 383

Garage door opener switches

P. 377

Inside rear view mirror

P. 74

Personal light

P. 354

Moon roof switch

P. 80

Interior light

P. 353

Vanity mirror

P. 363

Personal light

P. 354

Interior light

P. 353

Sun visor

P. 362

SRS curtain shield airbag

P. 95

A

: If equipped

Lexus Link System switches

P. 387

10

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:50 pm

B

Driving position memory switches

P. 60

Power window switches

P. 77

Pictorial index

Interior

Inside lock button

P. 50

Window lock switch

P. 77

Door lock switch

P. 50

11

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:50 pm

Shift lever

P. 142

Cigarette lighter

P. 367

Ashtray

P. 366

Shift lock override button

P. 529

Cup holders

P. 360

C

: If equipped

Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 369

VSC OFF switch

P. 202

Coin holder

P. 360

Mode select switch

P. 143

AVS switch

P. 199

12

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:50 pm

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 158

P. 146

P. 161

Gauges and meters

P. 148

Multi-information display

P. 155

Windshield wipers and

washer switch

P. 162

“POWER” switch

P. 138

Parking brake pedal

P. 147

Trunk opener main switch

P. 55

Glove box

P. 356

Hood lock release lever

P. 417

Trunk opener

P. 55

Fuel filler door opener

P. 83

13

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:50 pm

Audio remote control switches

P. 303

Cruise control switch

P. 166, 169

Telephone switch

P. 306

“DISP” switch

P. 156

Distance switch

P. 171

Talk switch*

P. 318

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

A

Tilt and telescopic steering 

control switch

P. 73

14

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:50 pm

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror defoggers

P. 240

Emergency flashers

Air conditioning 

system

P. 232

Audio system

P. 241

Navigation system*

Touch screen

P. 224

Security indicator

P. 88, 90

Clock

P. 364

Outside temperature display

P. 365

B

15

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:50 pm

“AFS OFF” switch

P. 159

Rear sunshade switch

P. 372

Headlight cleaner switch

P. 165

Intuitive parking assist switch

P. 180

Odometer/trip meter and

trip meter reset buttons

P. 149

Instrument panel light control

P. 149

Outside rear view mirror switches

P. 75

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

C

16

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:33 pm

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.

17

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:33 pm

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.

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.

18

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:33 pm

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.

■ General precautions regarding children’s 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.

19

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:33 pm

Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

Symbols used in illustrations

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.

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,

“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning,

etc.) used to operate switches and

other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation

(e.g. a lid opens).

20

GS_HV_U

December 12, 2007 3:33 pm

Page is loading ...

Lexus GS450H Owner's manual

Related papers

Other documents