key Lexus GS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
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-
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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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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).

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Pictorial index
Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc. (P. 800)
Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144, 168
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . P. 908
Warning lights/warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 833, 847
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Opening from inside the cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144, 168
Opening by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 909
Warning lights/warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 833, 848
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Defogging the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 499
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For safety and security
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Insert the mechanical key into
the cylinder and rotate to the
“OFF” position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the power switch is in
ON mode).
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that there is a malfunc-
tion in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.
The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to “ON” or “OFF”.
Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag, front passenger
knee airbag and front passenger side airbag
CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install a child restraint system in a rear seat. In
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as long
as the airbag manual on-off system is set to off.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of the airbag
deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to on.
If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.

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Safety information for children
It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch
to avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally. (P. 184, 215)
Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats
etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
CAUTION
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.

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Key of letters inserted in the above table:
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint systems
approved for use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category child
restraint systems approved for use in this mass group.
L: Suitable for child restraint systems shown in the child restraint
system list.
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
*1: Adjust the front seatback to the most upright position. Move the front seat
to the rearmost position.
If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the
head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.
If the passenger seat is equipped with a vertical height adjuster, it must be
placed in the upper most position.
Follow these procedures:
• For installing a baby seat with support base
If the baby seat interferes with the seatback when latching the baby seat
into the support base, adjust the seatback rearward until there is no
interference.
• For installing a forward-facing child seat
If there is gap between the child seat and the seatback, tilt the seatback
rearward until good contact is achieved.
If the seat belt shoulder anchor is ahead of the child seat belt guide,
move the seat cushion forward.
• For installing a junior seat
If the child in your child restraint system is in a very upright position,
adjust the seatback to the most comfortable position.
If the seat belt shoulder anchor is ahead of the child seat belt guide,
move the seat cushion forward.
*2: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the
head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.

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Key of letters inserted in the above table:
IUF:Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of
universal category approved for use in this mass group.
IL: Suitable for child restraint systems shown in the ISOFIX child
restraint system list.
When using a “LEXUS MINI” or “LEXUS MIDI”, adjust the sup-
port leg and the ISOFIX connectors as follows:
Lock the ISOFIX connectors
where numbers 3, 4 and 5 can
be seen.
Lock the support leg where
5th hole can be seen.
X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tems in this mass group and/or this size class.
*: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the
head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.
The child restraint system mentioned in the table may not be avail-
able outside of the EU area.
Other child restraint systems different from the systems mentioned
in the table can be used, but the suitability of the systems must be
carefully checked with the child restraint system manufacturer and
retailer.
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For safety and security
Immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode to indicate that the system
has been canceled.
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function or wireless remote control. (The door will lock
again automatically.)
A trunk is opened in any way other than using the entry function,
wireless remote control or mechanical key.
The hood is opened.
The tilt sensor detects a change of vehicle inclination. (if
equipped)
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors using the
entry function or wireless remote
control. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system