lights Lexus GS450h 2007 Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone) / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30727U)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system .................................. 2Hybrid system ...................................... 2
1-2. Key information ............................ 12 Keys ....................................................... 12
1-3. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk ................... 14
Smart access system with  push-button start ........................... 14
Wireless remote control .............. 23
Doors.................................................... 26
Trunk.................................................... 30
1-4. Adjustable components ............ 34 Front seats .......................................... 34
Driving position memory 
system .............................................. 36
Head restraints................................. 39
Seat belts ............................................ 42
Steering wheel.................................. 48
Inside rear view mirror.................. 49
Outside rear view mirrors .......... 50
1-5. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof .......... 52
Power windows................................ 52
Moon roof ......................................... 55 1-6. Refueling ....................................... 58
Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 58
1-7. Anti-theft system ......................... 62 Hybrid vehicle immobilizer 
system ............................................... 62
Alarm.................................................... 64
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) ............................................. 66
1-8. Safety information ....................... 67 Correct driving posture ............... 67
SRS airbags ....................................... 69
Child restraint sy stems ................ 80
Installing child restraints ............... 83
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 94 Driving the vehicle .......................... 94
Starting the hybrid system .......... 101
Transmission ................................... 104
Turn signal lever............................. 108
Parking brake ................................. 109
2-2. Instrument cluster ...................... 110 Gauges and meters ...................... 110
Indicators and warning lights ..... 114
Multi-information display............. 117
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers ................... 120
Headlight switch ............................ 120
Fog light switch .............................. 123
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................. 124
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 126
2-4. Using other driving  systems ....................................... 127
Cruise control ................................. 127
Dynamic radar cruise 
control ............................................ 130
Intuitive parking assist ................ 139
Rear view monitor system ......... 158
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .................... 161
Driving assist systems.................. 162
PCS (Pre-Collision 
System) .......................................... 167
2-5. Driving information ................... 170 Cargo and luggage ...................... 170
Vehicle load limits ......................... 173
Winter driving tips ........................ 174
Trailer towing .................................. 179
Dinghy towing ................................ 180 3-1. Using the touch screen ........... 182
Touch screen .................................. 182
Setting the touch screen ............ 185
3-2. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ............... 191
Automatic air conditioning 
system ............................................... 191
Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers.................. 199
3-3. Using the audio system........... 200 Audio system type ...................... 200
Using the radio.............................. 203
Using the cassette player .......... 212
Using the CD player.................... 216
Playing MP3 and WMA 
discs ................................................ 224
Using the DVD player .............. 232
Playing DVD video/audio ........ 235
Playing video CD ......................... 248
DVD player and DVD video 
disc information ......................... 252
Optimal use of the audio/ 
video system................................ 256
Using the steering 
switches ......................................... 260
3Interior features

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3-4. Using the hands-free 
system........................................ 263
Hands-free system ...................... 263
Using the Bluetooth
® 
phone ............................................ 268
Setting the hands-free 
system ............................................. 281
3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 307 Interior lights list............................ 307
3-6. Using the storage features ...... 311 List of storage fe atures.................. 311
3-7. Other interior features............ 317 Sun visors.......................................... 317
Vanity mirror ................................... 318
Clock .................................................. 319
Outside temperature 
display ........................................... 320
Ashtrays ............................................ 321
Cigarette lighter ........................... 322
Power outlet ................................... 323
Seat heaters ................................... 324
Seat heaters and 
ventilators .................................... 326
Armrest ........................................... 328
Rear sunshade ............................... 329
Floor mats......................................... 331
Trunk features................................ 332
Garage door opener .................. 334
Compass.......................................... 339 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 344
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior .......................... 344
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior............................ 346
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 349 Maintenance requirements ..... 349
General maintenance ................. 351
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ...................................... 354
4-3. Do-it-yourself 
maintenance............................ 355
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ................................. 355
Hood................................................. 358
Positioning the jack .................... 359
Engine compartment................... 361
Tires ................................................... 375
Tire inflation pressure................ 385
Wheels............................................. 389
Air conditioning filter................... 391
Electronic key battery ................ 393
Checking and replacing 
fuses ............................................... 395
Headlight aim.................................... 411
Light bulbs ........................................ 413
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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 375
P. 456
P. 487
P. 492
Tail lights P. 120
Side marker light P. 120
Trunk P. 30
Rear window defogger P. 199
Door P. 26
Fuel filler door P. 58
Turn signal light P. 108
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1-4. Adjustable components
Before driving
Inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, or resulting in
death or serious injury.
In the “AUTO” mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically re duces the reflected light.
Turns “AUTO” mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
“AUTO” mode is turned ON.
The anti-glare mirror default
mode is “

AUTO”. The anti-glare
mirror is automatically set to
“AUTO” whenever the power
switch is turned ON.
To ensure correct functioning of the sensors,
do not touch or cover the sensors.

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1-7. Anti-theft system
Alarm
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following:
●Unlock the doors or trunk using the smar
t access system with push-
button start or the wireless remote control.
● St
art the hybrid system. (The alarm wi ll be deactivated or stopped after
a few seconds.)
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alar m
, check that there is no one in the vehi-
cle, and that all windows and moon roof ar
e closed before locking the vehicle.
The alarm warns of forcible entry using the horn and lights.
To arm the alarm, exit the vehi-
cle, make sure that the doors,
trunk and hood ar
e closed, and
lock all the doors. 
The system will operate auto -
matically once the indicator
changes fr
om lit to flashing.

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1-7. Anti-theft system
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Before driving
■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system. 
If the 12 volt battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■Pa n i c m o d e
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures .................. 94Driving the vehicle ....................... 94
Starting the hybrid system ....... 101
Transmission ................................. 104
Turn signal lever .......................... 108
Parking brake ............................... 109
2-2. Instrument cluster.................... 110 Gauges and meters ................... 110
Indicators and warning 
lights................................................ 114
Multi-information display.......... 117
2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers ................. 120
Headlight switch ......................... 120
Fog light switch............................ 123
Windshield wipers and 
washer........................................... 124
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 126 2-4. Using other driving

systems .................................... 127
Cruise control .............................. 127
Dynamic radar cruise 
control ........................................ 130
Intuitive parking assist ............. 139
Rear view monitor system ...... 158
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) ................. 161
Driving assist systems................ 162
PCS (Pre-Collision 
System) ........................................ 167
2-5. Driving information................ 170 Cargo and luggage.................... 170
Vehicle load limits ....................... 173
Winter driving tips ...................... 174
Trailer towing................................. 179
Dinghy towing ............................. 180

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting the hybrid system
Modes can be switched by pressing the power switch when carrying the
electronic key on your person. (The hybrid system can be started in any
mode by operating the switch at the same time as depressing the brake
pedal.)
■Changing power switch mode
“OFF” mode
“A C C ” m o d e
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
“IG-ON” mode
All electrical components can
be used.
■Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The power switch indicator turns green.
Press the power switch.
After a few seconds, the
“READY” light will flash and
come on with a beep sound.
The vehicle can move when the
“READ
Y” light is on, even if the
engine is stopped.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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2-1. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in “IG-ON” mode.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
Left turn
Right turn
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever part -
way to signal a lane change
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.