heater Lexus GS450h 2007 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30727U)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
4Maintenance and care

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 120
P. 108
P. 123
Gauges and meters P. 110
Multi-information display P. 117
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 124
Power switch P. 101
Trunk opener main switch P. 30
Glove box P. 312
Seat heater switches
Seat heater/ventilator switches

P. 324
P. 326
Tilt and telescopic steering 
control switch
P. 48
Parking brake pedal
P. 109
“TRAC OFF” switch P. 164
Coin holder P. 314
Mode select switch P. 105
“AVS” switch P. 161

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1-4. Adjustable components
Outside rear view mirrors
Folding the mirrors
Press the switch
Pressing again will extend the mir-
rors.
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch when the power switch is in
“ACC” or “IG-ON” mode.
Select the mirror to adjust
(“L”: left or “R”: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down,
in, or out using the switch
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. ( P.
1 9 9 )
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to “AUTO” mode, the outside rear
vie

w mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflected light. ( P. 4 9 )

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1-4. Adjustable components
1
Before driving
■Linked mirror function when reversing
The outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will
not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (neither “L” nor
“R” selected).
■One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle 
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entere d to memory and adjusted with the touch
of a button. ( P. 3 6 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Before driving, be sure to extend mirrors and make an adjustment properly.
■When the mirror heaters are operating
Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.
And do not touch the mirror surface also wh en the wiper switch is on at lower than
77 F (25 C) of the outside temperature.
NOTICE
■If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mi rror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the
mirror.

Interior features3
181
3-1. Using the touch screen ......... 182Touch 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
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 features .............. 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

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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
3
Interior features
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in acc or
dance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the coolest
temperature setting is selected in summer.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm
or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
exte
nded period.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ -
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Outside temperature approaches 32 F (0C).
The air conditioning system ma
y not operate even when is touched.
■When the indicator light on flashes
To u c h
and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
co
ntinues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto -
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the air conditioning is OFF, and th e
fan is operating, turning the “AUTO”
mode ON will activate the air conditioning system.
■Micro dust and pollen removal mode
●When the outside air is cold, the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning syst em ope
rates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .

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3-3. Using the audio system
3
Interior features
■Sound
●Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
ratories. Confidential unpublished works. 
©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. 
This product incorporates copyright protec tion technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and ot her rights owners. Use of this copy-
right protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. 
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
●DTS 
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
System, Inc.
■Unsuitable discs, and player precautions
 P. 2 2 2
CAUTION
■DVD video precaution
Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at a low volume to emphasize
the impact of sound effects. If you adjust the volume assuming that the conversa-
tions represent the maximum volume level that the DVD will play, you may be star-
tled by louder sound effects or when you change to a different audio source.
Loud sounds may have a significant impact on the human body or pose a driving
hazard. Keep this in mind when you adjust the volume.

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3-7. Other interior features
Seat heaters (if equipped)
■The seat heaters can be used when
The power switch is in “IG-ON” mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drug s that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater. 
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
Heats the seats
The indicator light comes on. 
The higher the number, the
w
armer the seats become.

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3-7. Other interior features
3
Interior features
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the hybrid system is off.

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3-7. Other interior features
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
■The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in “IG-ON” mode.
■When not in use
Set the dial to “0”. The indicator light turns off.
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drug s that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater. 
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
Heats the seats
The indicator light (red) comes
on. 
The higher the number, the
w
armer the seats become.
Blows air from the seats
The indicator light (green)
comes on. 
The higher the number, the
str
onger the airflow becomes.