Lexus GS450h 2007 Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone) / LEXUS 2007 GS450H FROM JULY 2006 PROD. QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL
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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light 
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Malfunction 
indicator lampECB*1/VSC warning light
Electric power steering 
warning light
SRS warning lightPre-collision system 
warning light*2
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
*1: Electronically Controlled Brake System
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual. 
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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning light
(On the cen-
ter panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light
Low fuel level warning light
Tire pressure warning lighta
(On the
instrument 
cluster)
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Master warning light 
See the Owner's Manual
Tu r n  s i g n a l  i n d i c a t o rHybrid PWR indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorCruise control indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Damping mode indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)AFS OFF indicator
Fog light indicatorIntuitive parking assist indica-
tor
*2
Hybrid SNOW indicatorSlip indicator
Shift position and shift range 
indicatorsDriving ready indicator
*2: If equipped
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual. 
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Spare Tire and Tool Compartment (If Equipped)
nJack, tools, and spare tire
 To o l s
 Jack
 Spare tire
nTaking out the spare tire
Lift up the panel on the trunk floor, and remove
the tool tray.
Loosen the center fastener and remove the
spare tire.
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If the electronic key battery becomes 
discharged
nUnlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key. The mechanical key is stored inside the elec-
tronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
nStarting the hybrid system
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the electronic key close to the power
switch (within 0.4 in. [10 mm]), making sure that
the button side of the key is facing toward you. 
Press the power switch within 5 seconds after
the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal
depressed.
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2
For instructions on replacing the electronic key battery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you
need further assistance, contact your Lexus dealer. 
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If the hybrid system doesn't start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the hybrid
system. (P.1 7 )
u
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is
released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the power
switch. (P.9 )
Brake pedal
Steering wheel lock
If the hybrid system still does not start, see the Owner's Manual for more information or
contact your Lexus dealer. 
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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic 
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying 
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors 
using the entry function 
while the electronic key is 
still inside the passenger 
compartmentRetrieve the electronic key 
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the 
doors again.
Tried to exit the vehicle 
with the electronic key and 
lock the doors without first 
turning the power switch 
OFF
Turn the power switch OFF 
and lock the doors again.
Closed the trunk while the 
electronic key is still inside 
and all doors are lockedRetrieve the electronic key 
from the trunk and close 
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds 
once for 10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle 
using the entry function 
while a door is openClose all of the doors and 
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds 
continuouslyTried to open the door and 
exit the vehicle without 
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm rings 
continuously
Switched to ACC mode 
while the driver's door is 
open (Opened the driver's 
door when the power 
switch is in ACC mode.)
Turn the power switch OFF 
and close the driver's door.
Turned the power switch 
OFF while the driver's 
door is still open
Close the driver's door. 
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Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to your
preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may
be performed by an authorized Lexus dealership.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being customized.
Contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
ItemFunctionDefault 
settingCustomized
setting
Smart access 
system with 
push-button start
Smart access system with 
push-button startONOFF
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)ONOFF
Operation signal
(Buzzer)ONOFF
Wireless remote 
control
Unlocking operation
Driver's door 
unlocked in 
one step, all 
doors 
unlocked in 
two steps
All doors 
unlocked in 
one step
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is 
activated if door is not opened 
after being unlocked
60 seconds
OFF
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation indicator
(Emergency flashers)ONOFF
Operation indicator 
(Buzzer)ONOFF
Trunk unlocking functionONOFF
Trunk unlocking operationPush and hold Push twice
One short push
Panic functionONOFF 
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ItemFunctionDefault 
settingCustomized
setting
Door lock
Unlocking using a key
Driver's door 
unlocked in 
one step, all 
doors 
unlocked in 
two steps
All doors 
unlocked in 
one step
Speed-detecting automatic 
door lock functionOFFON
Opening driver's door unlocks 
all doors OFFON
Shift the shift lever to P unlocks 
all doors.ONOFF
Shift the shift lever to position 
other than P locks all doors.ONOFF
Pow e r  w i n d o w s
Linked door lock operationONOFF
Linked door key operationOpen and 
closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control linked 
operationONOFF 
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ItemFunctionDefault 
settingCustomized
setting
Moon roof
Linked door lock operationONOFF
Linked door key operationOpen and 
closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of components 
when door key is usedSlide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control linked 
operationONOFF
Linked operation of components 
when wireless remote control 
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Automatic light 
control system
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to 5
Time elapsed before headlights 
automatically turn off after 
doors are closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Day time running lightONOFF*
Windshield 
wipers and 
washer
Switching operation when the 
vehicle is stationaryONOFF
Drip prevention functionONOFF
Time elapsed before the drip 
prevention function operates
Va r i a b l e  
depending on 
the vehicle 
speed
3 seconds 
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ItemFunctionDefault 
settingCustomized
setting
Illumination
Time elapsed before lights turn 
off15 seconds7. 5  s e c o n d s
30 seconds
Operation when the doors are 
unlockedONOFF
Operation after the power 
switch turned OFFONOFF
Foot lightsONOFF
Shift lever lightONOFF
Outer foot lightONOFF
Rear sunshade
Time elapsed before the 
reverse operation feature acti-
vates
0.7 seconds
0 seconds
0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds