light Lexus GS450h 2007 Hybrid system / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL
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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
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Driving Comfort
Topic 5
Opening and Closing
Topic 6
What to do if ...
Customizing Your LexusResponding to warning/indicator lights
and other problems that may arise.
A list of features that can be customized.
Rain and Night Driving
Topic 4
lHeadlightsP. 2 7
lFog LightsP. 2 8
lWindshield Wipers and
Wa s h e r sP. 2 8
lHeadlight CleanerP. 2 9
lRear Window and Outside Rear
View Mirror Defo ggersP. 2 9
lInstrument Panel Light ControlP. 2 9
lCup HoldersP. 4 0
lInterior LightsP. 4 1
lRear SunshadeP. 4 1
lCompassP. 4 1
lLuggage MatP. 4 2
lDoor LocksP. 4 5
lPo w e r Wi n d ow sP. 4 6
lMoon RoofP. 4 6
lFuel Tank CapP. 4 7
lHoodP. 4 7
lTr u n kP. 4 8
lTouch ScreenP. 3 1
lAir Conditioning SystemP. 3 2
lAudio SystemP. 3 4
lHands-free SystemP. 3 6
lAshtraysP. 3 7
lSeat Heaters/Seat Heaters
and VentilatorsP. 3 8
lConsole BoxP. 3 9
lGlove BoxP. 4 0
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
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OverviewInstrument Panel
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.28Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P.27
P.20
P.28
See P.5
Inside door lock button P.45
Door lock switch P.45
Power window switches P.46
Window lock switch P.46
Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch
P.15
Parking brake pedal P.18
Telephone switch P.36
Cruise control switch P.22, 23
Multi-information
display
P.19
Driving and seat position
memory switches
∗ P.12
Distance switch∗ P.23
“DISP” switch P.19
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OverviewInstrument Panel
∗ : If equipped Intuitive parking assist switch
∗ P.21
Rear sunshade switch P.41
Instrument panel light control P.29
Trunk opener P.48
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset
buttons
P.15
Cup holders P.40
Shift lever P.18
Headlight cleaner switch P.29
AFS cancel switch P.27
Fuel filler door opener P.47
Outside rear view mirror switches P.14
Ashtray P.37
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Topic 1
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Anti-theft System
nHybrid vehicle immobilizer system
The hybrid vehicle immobilizer system prevents
the hybrid system from being started in the event
that an attempt is made to start the vehicle using
an unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
nAlarm
When forcible entry is detected, the alarm
attracts attention to the vehicle by sounding the
horn and flashing the exterior lights.
When all the doors are locked, the security indi-
cator light comes on and begins to flash after
approximately 30 seconds to indicate that the
system is armed.
nSteering lock
The steering lock is engaged when the driver’s
door is opened with the power switch OFF.
The anti-theft system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from theft.
To stop the alarm, start the hybrid system or unlock the doors or trunk using the entry func-
tion or the wireless remote control. (The alarm will stop after several seconds.)
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Topic 2
Before Driving
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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
Outside Rear View Mirrors
nAdjusting the mirrors
To select the mirror you wish to adjust (L or R),
use the select switch.
To adjust mirror angle, use the control switch.
The mirrors will automatically angle downwards
when the vehicle is reversing.
To disable this function, set the select switch in the
neutral position (neither L nor R selected).
nFolding the mirrors
To fold the mirrors back, press the button. Press
the button again to return them to the extended
position.
Inside Rear View Mirror
To turn AUTO mode ON/OFF, press the AUTO
button.
The indicator comes on when AUTO mode is
turned ON.
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The mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically reduces glare.
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Topic 3
When Driving
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Starting
nStarting the hybrid system
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.
The power switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the power switch.
The READY light comes on, showing that’s
the vehicle is ready to drive.
nStopping the hybrid system
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the power switch.
nChanging power modes
To change power modes without turning on the hybrid system, press the power switch with-
out depressing the brake pedal. The modes can be changed in the following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the hybrid system can be started by simply press-
ing the power switch, while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the hybrid system.)
ACC mo deIG-ON mode
(Indicator light: amber) OFF mode
(Indicator light: off)
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Topic 3
When Driving
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Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
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Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r
Right turn signal
Left turn signal
Emergency Flasher Switch
Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all
the turn signal lights to flash.
Mode Select Switch
Po w e r m o d e
For more powerful acceleration and uphill
driving.
Normal mode
Snow mode
For starting or accelerating on snow-covered
roads or other slippery surfaces.
An indicator comes on when in power or snow
mode.
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To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.
Use the mode select switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and road
conditions.
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Rain and Night DrivingTo p i c 4
Headlights............................................................... 27
Fog Lights ................................................................ 28
Windshield Wipers and Washers .................... 28
Headlight Cleaner ............................................... 29
Rear Window and Outside Rear View
Mirror Defoggers................................................. 29
Instrument Panel Light Control ....................... 29
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Topic 4
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Headlights
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights and parking lights turn on/off
automatically in accordance with ambient light
levels.
To engage the high beams, push the lever forward.
To flash the high beams, pull the lever and hold.
nAFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
AFS improves visibility on curves by automatically adjusting the horizontal orientation of the
headlights in accordance with vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle that are con-
trolled by steering input.
The system can be turned on and off using the
AFS OFF switch.
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Topic 4
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night DrivingRain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
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Fog Lights
The fog lights can be used only when the head-
lights (low beam) are on.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
MIST: operates once
AUTO: automatic operation*
LO: low speed
HI: high speed
*: Sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the band.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever.
The wipers will operate automatically.
MIST
AUTO
LO
HI