Lexus GS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Pictorial IndexSearch by illustration
1For safety and
securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of warn-
ing 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 specifica-
tionsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)For your information...................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ..................... 34
For safety drive ................... 36
Seat belts ............................. 38
SRS airbags ......................... 44
Airbag manual on-off sys-
tem.......................................56
Safety information for children
Child restraint systems ........ 59
Installing child restraints ..... 70
Exhaust gas precautions ...... 79
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features........ 80
Hybrid system precautions .. 84
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............. 91
Double locking system ........ 96
Alarm .................................. 972. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-
tore....................................104
Gauges and meters ............ 109
Multi-information display . 114
Head-up display ................ 122
Energy monitor/ consumption
screen................................130
3-1. Key Information
Keys .................................. 138
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart entry & start system 143
Wireless remote control .... 168
Doors ................................. 183
Trunk ................................. 187
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ......................... 194
Driving position memory .. 198
Head restraints................... 204
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and
mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 207
Inside rear view mirror ...... 208
Outside rear view mirrors . 211
Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each compo-
nent

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)Power windows ................. 215
Moon roof ......................... 218
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............ 224
Cargo and luggage............. 235
Trailer towing ((vehicles with-
out towing package))....... 236
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package))..............237
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ..... 246
EV drive mode .................. 253
Hybrid transmission .......... 256
Turn signal lever ............... 264
Parking brake .................... 266
Brake Hold ........................ 269
Horn .................................. 271
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 272
Automatic High Beam ...... 277
Fog light switch................. 283
Windshield wipers and
washer...............................285
Headlight cleaner switch ... 2924-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap . 293
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tem
Cruise control .................... 298
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol......................................302
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range........318
LKA (Lane-keeping Assist)335
Lexus (parking assist-sen-
sor)....................................345
Lexus (parking assist moni-
tor)....................................358
Driving mode select switch388
Driving assist systems ....... 393
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem)...................................402
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 414
• The Blind Spot Monitor
func-
tion.................................420
• The Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function...................423
Lexus night view ............... 426
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips 432
Winter driving tips ............ 434
4Driving

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)5-1. Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch ................... 442
Remote Touch screen ........ 444
Set up screen ..................... 452
Speech command system .. 470
5-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning
system...............................478
Rear air conditioning sys-
tem.....................................494
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defog-
gers...................................499
Windshield wiper de-icer .. 5005-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type ............. 501
Using the radio .................. 526
Using the CD/DVD player 534
Playing an audio CD and MP3/
WMA discs.......................536
Playing DVD video ........... 542
CD/DVD player and DVD
video disc information......555
Listening to Bluetooth®
audio................................ 565
Listening to a USB mem-
ory.....................................577
Listening to an iPod .......... 588
Optimal use of the audio/video
system.............................599
Using the AUX port .......... 601
Using the rear seat audio con-
trols....................................603
Using the steering wheel audio
switches.............................608
5Interior features

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)5-4. Using the hands-free phone sys-
tem(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular
phone)...............................611
Using a Bluetooth®
phone................................625
Setting the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)...........645
Setting the Bluetooth®...... 671
5-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 684
• Interior light .................. 685
• Personal lights............... 685
5-6. Using the storage featurers
List of storage features ...... 687
• Glove box...................... 689
• Console box .................. 690
• Cup holders ................... 691
• Auxiliary boxes............. 693
Trunk features ................... 6945-7. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mir-
rors....................................697
Clock ................................. 698
Ashtrays ............................ 699
Power outlets ..................... 700
Heated steering wheel ....... 702
Seat heaters/seat ventila-
tors.....................................704
Armrest.............................. 711
Rear sunshade/rear door sun-
shades................................712
Coat hooks......................... 715
Assist grips ........................ 716
Utility hook ....................... 717
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior..................720
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior..................724
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance require-
ments..................................728
6Maintenance and care

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Positioning a floor jack......735
Hood....................................800
Positioning a floor jack.......735
Positioning a floor jack.......735
12-volt battery ................... 748
Tires................................... 753
Tire inflation pressure ....... 770
Wheels............................... 772
Air conditioning filter ....... 775
Electronic key battery ....... 777
Checking and replacing
fuses..................................780
Light bulbs ........................ 800
Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 820
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an enargency.................8217-1. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................822
If you think something is
wrong.................................829
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer
sounds...............................830
If a warning message is dis-
played...............................838
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with a spare tire))..............870
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without a spare
tire)...................................884
If the hybrid system will not
start....................................902
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P....................904
If the parking brake cannnot be
released.............................905
If the electronic key does not
operate properly................908
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged.............................911
If your vehicle overheats ... 915
If the vehicle becomes
stuck.................................923
7When Trouble arises

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil
level, etc.)........................926
Fuel information................ 940
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 942
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize............... 954
What to do if... (Troubleshoot-
ing))...................................956
Alphabetical index ............ 962
8Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the naviga-
ti t

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including 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.
However, 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.
Both genuine Lexus and a wide variety of other spare parts and accessories
for Lexus vehicles are currently available on the market. Should it be deter-
mined that any of the genuine Lexus parts or accessories supplied with the
vehicle need to be replaced, Lexus recommends that genuine Lexus parts or
accessories, be used to replace them. Other parts or accessories of matching
quality can also be used. Lexus cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare
parts and accessories which are not genuine Lexus products, nor for replace-
ment or installation involving such parts. In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from the use of non-genuine Lexus spare parts or accesso-
ries may not be covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range 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 any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the radio frequency transmit-
ter (RF-transmitter).
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure
to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and
disposed of by a qualified service shop or by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional before you
scrap your vehicle.
Installation of an RF-transmitter system
Scrapping of your Lexus

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
CAUTION
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the
influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate
your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judg-
ment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could
result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that
other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone
or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to
you, your occupants or others.
General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.
Your vehicle contains batteries and/or accumulators. Do not discard them
into the environment but cooperate with separate collection
(Directive 2006/66/EC).