Lexus GS300h 2017 Owner's Manual

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■Rear door sunshades
Pull the tab of the rear door sun-
shade and hook the shade on using
the anchors.
To retract the rear door sunshade,
unhook the shade and retract it slowly.
●The rear sunshade can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
●The rear sunshade can be operated for approximately 1 minute even after the power
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
●Reverse operation feature: To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade auto-
matically lowers when the shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.
NOTICE
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade when th
e
hybrid system is off.
●Observe the following precautions to ensure normal operation of the rear sunshade
and rear door sunshades.

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body while
sitting on the seat.
Assist grips
WARNING
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or
out of the vehicle or rising from your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load
on the assist grip.

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ERA-GLONASS 
“SOS” button
Indicator lights
Microphone
■Automatic Collision Notification
If any airbag deploys, the system is designed to automatically call the Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP)
*
. The responding agent receives the vehicle’s
location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level
of emergency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent auto-
matically treats the call as an emer gency, contacts the nearest emergency
services provider to describe the situation, and requests that assistance be
sent to the location.
* : In some cases, the call cannot be made. ( P. 386)
: If equipped
ERA-GLONASS is a telematics service that uses Global Navigation Satellite
System (GLONASS) data and embedded cellular technology to enable the
following emergency calls to be ma de: Automatic emergency calls (Auto-
matic Collision Notification) and manu al emergency calls (by pressing the
“SOS” button). This service is require d by Eurasian Customs Union Regula-
tions.
System components
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Emergency Notification Services

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■Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency, push the “SOS” button to reach the Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The answering agent will determine your
vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assis-
tance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the agent that you are not experi-
encing an emergency.
When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the red indicator light will illumi-
nate for 10 seconds and then the green indicator light will illuminate for 2 sec-
onds, indicating that the system is enab led. The indicator lights indicate the
following: ● If the green indicator light illuminates and stays on, the system is enabled.
● If the green indicator light flashes, an emergency call is being made (either
automatically or manually).
● If no indicator lights illuminate, the system is not enabled.
● If the red indicator light illuminates any time other than immediately after the
power switch is turned to ON mode, the system may be malfunctioning or the
backup battery may be depleted. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The service life of the backup battery is 3 years or more.
Indicator lights

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WARNING
■When the Emergency Call may not be made
●Any of the followings may occur. In such cases, report to the Public Safety Answering
Point (PSAP) by other means such as nearby public phones.

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WARNING
■For your safety
●Please drive safely.
The function of this system is to assist you in making the Emergency Call in case of
accidents as traffic accidents or sudden medi cal emergencies, and it does not protect
the driver or the passengers in any way. Plea se drive safely and fasten your seatbelts
at all times for your safety.
●In case of an emergency, make lives the top priority.
●If you smell anything burning or another unus ual smell, do not stay inside the vehicle
and evacuate to a safe area immediately.
●Since the system detects shocks, the automatic reporting may not always occur syn-
chronized with the operation of the airbag system. (If the vehicle is bumped from
behind, etc.)
●The airbag may not inflate even in case of an accident, if it does not involve high
impact. In such cases, the system may not make emergency calls automatically. The
system may also not make automatic emergency calls even if the airbag has been
inflated. If any of these should occur, plea se report to the Public Safety Answering
Point (PSAP) by operating the “SOS” button.
●For safety, do not make the Emergency Call while driving.
Making calls during driving may cause mish andling of the steering wheel, which may
lead to unexpected accidents.
Stop the vehicle and confirm the safety of the area before making the Emergency
Call.
●When changing fuses, please use fuses that correspond to the described standard.
If you use fuses other than those described, it may cause ignition or smoke in the cir-
cuit and may lead to a fire.
●Using the system while there is smoke or an unusual smell may cause a fire. Stop
using the system immediately and consult any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage
Do not pour any liquid on to the “SOS” button panel etc. and make any impact to it.
■If the “SOS” button panel malfunctions
It may not be able to make the Emergency Call or inform you of the correct condition
of the system. If the “SOS” button panel has been broken, please consult any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If there is any malfunction of the speaker or the microphone during the Emergency
Call or the Manual Maintenance Check
You will not be able to communicate with the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)
operator.
If any of this equipment has been broken, please consult any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................390
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 394
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 397
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 399
Hood ................................................ 401
Positioning a floor jack ............ 402
Engine compartment ...............403
12-volt battery ...............................412
Tires ...................................................416
Tire inflation pressure .............. 429
Wheels ............................................ 431
Air conditioning filter ............... 433
Electronic key battery.............. 435
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 437
Light bulbs..................................... 442

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches
caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature. The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Make sure to extend th e mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler (if equipped) may not be wash able in some automatic car washes. There
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion: