Lexus GS450h 2008 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information
7For owners Reporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual
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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
1Before driving
2When driving
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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
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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
4Maintenance and care
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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
5When trouble arises 6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index
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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
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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
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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
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