seat adjustment Lexus GS450h 2007 Hybrid system / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30727U)

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1-4. Adjustable components
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Reclining adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to
reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined during an accide nt, the lap belt may slide past the hips and
apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul-
der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
■When adjusting the front passenger’s seat from the driver’s seat
Wait until a passenger is seated or have go tten off the front passenger’s seat before
operating the switch to avoid injuring the passenger.

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1-4. Adjustable components
■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Close the driver’s door with th e po
wer switch set to the “OFF”
mode.
Push the “SET” button and the or button on the wireless
remote control at the same time fo r about 1 second until y
ou hear
2 beeps.
■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column) can
be act
ivated within 30 seconds after the co rresponding side door is opened, even if
the power switch is in the “OFF” mode.
■If any position memory button is push ed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the sy st
em, push the desired button (“1” or “2”)
again.
■If the 12 volt battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset be cause the computer's memory is erased
when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat position mem-
ory button.
STEP1
STEP2

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1-4. Adjustable components
Before driving
Head restraints
■Vertical adjustment
Driver’s seat
Head restraint height can be
adjusted automatically along
with the seat position adjust-
ment. ( P. 3 4)
Front passenger’s and rear seats Grip head restraint and move
it up or down.
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Grip head restraint and
remove while holding the
lock r
elease button.
■ Horiz
ontal adjustment
Front and outboard rear seats
Grip head restraint and twist to
tilt for
ward or backward.
Lock
release
button

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1-8. Safety information
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. 
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the
effectiveness of the seat belt and head re straint, increasing the risk of death or
serious injury to the driver or passenger.
●Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and
stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident. The adjustment
mechanism may also be damaged.
■Adjusting the seat position
●Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to
reduce the risk of slid ing under the lap belt. 
If the seat is too reclined during an accident, the lap belt may slide past the hips
and apply restraint forces directly to th e abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the ri sk of death or serious injury.
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers are
not injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury. 
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Headlight aim
■Adjustment bolts
For high beam
For low beam
■ Ga
uges
Vertical movement gauges
Horizontal movement
gauges
■ Befor
e checking the headlight aim
Make sure the vehicle has a full ta nk of gas and the ar
ea around
the headlight is not deformed.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Sit in the driver’s seat.
Bounce the vehicle several times.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on .............. 430
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................ 436
If the hybrid system will not 
start........................................................ 466
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 467
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ......................................... 471
If you have a flat tire ............ 455, 456
If you lose your keys......................... 468
If you think something is 
wrong ....................................................427
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 478
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 420
If your vehicle overheats ................ 475
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged .................................... 469
Energy monitor............................................ 6
Engine Compartment ....................................... 361
Hood........................................................ 358
How to start the hybrid system
.....101
If the hybrid system will not 
start........................................................ 466
Overheating......................................... 475
Power switch .......................................... 101
Engine compartment cover ............. 362
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge.........................................................110
Engine/inverter coolant Capacity ................................................. 484
Checking ............................................... 368
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 174 Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 483
Checking............................................... 363
Preparing and checking  before winter...................................... 174
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 366
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ......... 162
Event data recorder ............................ 428
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 332
Floor mats .................................................. 331
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 370
Washer.................................................... 374
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 123
Wattage ................................................. 488
Foot light .................................................. 308
Front passenger's seat
belt 
reminder light ..................................... 433
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 34
Driving position memory .................. 36
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 488
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 482
Fuel gauge ................................................ 110
Gas station information ................. 520
Information ........................................... 489
Refueling ................................................... 58
Messages .............................................. 450
Fuel filler door ........................................... 58
Fuses .......................................................... 395
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Alphabetical index
Emergency Locking Retractor 
(ELR) ........................................................44
How to wear your seat belt.............. 42
How your child should wear 
the seat belt.......................................... 45
Pre-collision seat belts........................ 44
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use..........................44
Reminder light..................................... 433
Seat belt extenders .............................. 45
Seat belt pretensioners....................... 43
Seat heaters................................. 324, 326
Seat ventilators....................................... 326
Seating capacity ..................................... 173
Seats Child seats/child restraint 
system installation ............................. 83
Cleaning ................................................ 346
Driving position memory ................. 36
Head restraint ........................................ 39
Properly sitting in the seat................. 67
Seat adjustment ...................................... 34
Seat adjustment precautions ........... 34
Seat heaters.............................. 324, 326
Ventilated seats .................................. 326
Service reminder indicators .............. 115
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 467
Transmission .......................................... 104
Shift lock system .................................... 467
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 332
Side airbags ................................................ 69
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 120
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ......................... 50Driving position memory ..................
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Smart access system with 
push-button start Antenna location ..................................... 16
Entry function ............................................ 14
Starting the hybrid system ................ 101
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................ 487
Spare tire ................................................ 457
Spark plug................................................ 484
Specifications ........................................ 480
Speedometer ............................................ 110
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................................... 48
Audio switches................................... 260
Driving position memory .................. 36
Storage compartment ......................... 314
Storage feature......................................... 311
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 478
Sun visors ................................................... 317
Switch Fog light switch ..................................... 123
Light switches ....................................... 120
Mode select switch ............................ 105
Power door lock switch .................... 26
Power switch........................................... 101
Power window switch ........................ 52
Window lock switch............................ 52
Wipers and washer switch ............. 124
Tail lights Switch........................................................ 120
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 64
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