Lexus GS450h 2014 Owner's Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual...................................14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index ...............................................16
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 28
For safety drive............................... 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 49
Safety information for children ................................... 56
Child restraint systems ................57
Installing child restraints............... 61
Exhaust gas precautions.............. 71
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features................72
Hybrid system precautions........ 76
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ........................81
Alarm ................................................. 83 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .............................. 86
Gauges and meters .......................91
Multi-information display .......... 96
Head-up display .......................... 104
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ...................111
3-1. Key information Keys ...................................................120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .............123
Wireless remote control ...........136
Doors ................................................139
Trunk..................................................143
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats...................................... 150
Driving position memory.......... 152
Head restraints ............................ 158
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 161
Inside rear view mirror .............. 162
Outside rear view mirrors........164
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................. 167
Moon roof ....................................... 170
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ...................... 176
Cargo and luggage..................... 187
Vehicle load limits ....................... 190
Trailer towing .................................. 191
Dinghy towing ...............................192
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ..............193
EV drive mode ............................200
Hybrid transmission.................. 203
Turn signal lever .......................... 209
Parking brake ................................. 211
Brake Hold .....................................214
Horn ..................................................216
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 217
Fog light switch ........................... 222
Windshield wipers and washer ................................ 223
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 230 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .......231
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control ............................. 236
Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 240
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range............. 255
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............ 271
Intuitive parking assist ................281
Rear view monitor system ...... 294
Driving mode select switch ...305
Driving assist systems ..............308
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...........315
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 324
•The Blind Spot Monitor
function .................................... 328
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ..........................331
Lexus night view ......................... 334
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 340
Winter driving tips ..................... 342
4Driving
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5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch .............................350
Remote Touch screen .............. 352
Set up screen ............................... 358
Voice command system ...........375
Mobile Assistant.........................386
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system.........388
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 404
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers .......... 409
Windshield wiper de-icer........ 410 5-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type ........................ 411
Using the radio ........................... 434
Using the CD/DVD player.....457
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs ......... 459
Playing DVD video ................... 465
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information ........... 477
Listening to Bluetooth
® audio ................... 489
Listening to a USB memory ........................ 499
Listening to an iPod...................509
Optimal use of the audio/video system ..........519
Using the AUX port ................... 521
Using the rear seat audio controls........................... 523
Using the steering wheel audio switches...........................527
5Interior features
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5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................530
Using a Bluetooth
® phone .... 539
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................ 559
Setting the Bluetooth
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5-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ..........................597• Interior light............................ 598
• Personal lights .......................598
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ............600• Glove box ............................... 602
• Console box .......................... 603
• Cup holders ........................... 604
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 606
Trunk features .............................. 607 5-7. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors ................... 609
Clock ................................................610
Ashtrays ............................................ 611
Power outlets ................................. 612
Heated steering wheel .............. 614
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ........................... 616
Armrest.......................................... 620
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades................ 621
Coat hooks ....................................624
Assist grips ................................... 625
Utility hook ....................................626
Garage door opener ................ 627
Safety Connect........................... 634
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 642
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 646
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 649
General maintenance.............. 652
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 656
6Maintenance and care
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions.................................657
Hood ............................................... 660
Positioning a floor jack............... 661
Engine compartment ............... 663
12-volt battery ..............................673
Tires................................................... 677
Tire inflation pressure ............... 687
Wheels ........................................... 690
Air conditioning filter ............... 692
Electronic key battery.............. 694
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 696
Headlight aim ................................. 711
Light bulbs ......................................713
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 728
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.....729 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 730
If you think something is wrong .................736
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...... 737
If a warning message is displayed ................................. 747
If you have a flat tire ...................775
If the hybrid system will not start ............................... 788
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 790
If the parking brake cannot be released .................................. 791
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......................793
If the 12-volt battery is discharged..............................796
If your vehicle overheats ........ 800
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................805
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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................. 808
Fuel information........................... 818
Tire information............................ 821
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 833
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ......................... 844
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..................................... 846
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 847
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 849
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................................. 858 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ............................... 862
Alphabetical index ................................868
8Vehicle specifications
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Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the navigation system.
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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-
ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evapo-
ration leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-
ranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics integrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
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