trunk release Lexus GS450h 2008 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2008 GS450H OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A96U)
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch 
Turn signal lever 
Fog light switch P. 158
P. 146
P. 161
Gauges and meters P. 148
Multi-information display P. 155Windshield wipers and 
washer switch 
P. 162
“POWER” switch P. 138
Parking brake pedal P. 147
Trunk opener main switch 
P. 55
Glove box 
P. 356
Hood lock release lever P. 417
Trunk opener P. 55
Fuel filler door opener P. 83 
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■Effective range (areas within wh ich the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlock-
ing the doors
The system can be oper-
ated when the electronic 
key is within about 2.3 ft. 
(70 cm) of an outside door 
handle. (Only the doors 
detecting the key can be 
operated.)
When unlocking the trunk
The system can be oper-
ated when the electronic 
key is within about 2.3 ft. 
(70 cm) of the trunk 
release button.
When starting the hybrid 
system or changing modes
The system can be oper-
ated when the electronic 
key is inside the vehicle. 
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■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless remote 
control. 
Turn the “POWER” switch OFF.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and 
hold , , or for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and 
holding . 
The setting changes each time an operatio n is performed, as shown below. (When 
changing the setting continuously, release th e buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, 
and repeat step 2.)
STEP1
STEP2
Multi-information 
displayUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver’s door handle 
to unlock only the driver’s 
door
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Rings once
Hold a passenger’s door han-
dle to unlock all the doors
Hold the door handle to 
unlock the front and rear 
doors on your sideExterior: Beeps 4 times
Interior: Rings once
Hold the door handle to 
unlock the doorExterior: Beeps once
Interior: Rings once
Hold a door handle to unlock 
all doorsExterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Rings once 
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Automatic door locking and unlocking systemsThe following functions can be set or canceled:
■ Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and switch  the “POWER” switch to ON 
mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”, 
press and hold the driver’s door 
lock switch (
 or ) for approxi-
mately 5 seconds then release.
The shift lever and switch positions 
corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set or canceled are 
shown as follows.
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door 
locking functionShifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all doors.
Shift position linked door 
unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking 
functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed is 
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver’s door linked door 
unlocking functionAll doors are unlocked when the driver’s door is 
opened within 10 seconds after turning the 
“POWER” switch OFF.
STEP1
STEP2 
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■Tr u n k  e a s y  c l o s e r
In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open (not latched properly), the trunk 
easy closer will automatically close  it to the fully closed position.
■Tr u n k  l i g h t
When the trunk light switch is set to ON,  the trunk light turns on when the trunk is 
opened. 
■Tr u n k  h a n d l e
■Internal trunk release lever
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P.  5 3 1 )
ON
OFF
Use the trunk handle when closing the trunk. 
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling down 
on the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the 
inside of trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some time 
after the trunk lid is closed. 
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Wa r n i n g  m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
The trunk is not fully 
closed. flashes and a 
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not fully 
closed (with the vehicle 
having reached a speed 
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
The moon roof is not fully 
closed (with the 
“POWER” switch is OFF 
and the driver’s door 
opened).
Close the moon roof.
(Flashing)
The parking brake is still 
engaged (with the vehicle 
having reached a speed 
of more than 3 mph [5 
km/h]).
Release the parking 
brake.
The washer fluid level is 
low.Add washer fluid. 
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P.  4 1 7
Trunk opener
P.  5 5
Fuel filler door
P.  8 3
Hood lock release leverP.  4 1 7Fuel filler door openerP.  8 3Tire inflation pressureP.  5 5 1
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline onlyP. 85, 546
Cold tire inflation  
pressure
Driving under normal conditions 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph  
(160 km/h) (in countries where such speeds  
are permitted by law) Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the 
front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the  
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated 
on the tire sidewall.P. 551
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.6 (6.3, 5.5)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oilP. 547