Lexus GS450h 2007 Hybrid system / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL

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Seats
nAdjusting seat position
Moves the seat forward
Moves the seat backward
nAdjusting seatback angle
Tilts the seatback forward
Reclines the seatback
nAdjusting the seat cushion
Raises and lowers the front of the cushion
Raises and lowers the entire seat
nAdjusting the lumbar support
Firmer
Softer
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Driving and Seat Position Memory System (If Equipped)
nSetting memory positions
While holding down the SET button, press and
hold one of the memory buttons (1, 2, or 3) until
you hear a beep.
The current position of the driver’s or front pas-
senger’s seat, the outside rear view mirror and the
steering wheel (driver’s side only) are stored.
nRecalling memory positions
Press one of the memory buttons (1, 2, or 3).
nLinking driving position memory with door unlock operation
(driver's seat only)
While holding down the desired memory button,
press and hold either the or button on
the wireless remote control until you hear a beep.
The seats can be returned to a previously set position by simply pressing a button.
The position of the steering wheel and the outside rear view mirrors is adjusted along with the
driver's seat.
Positions can be conveniently stored for the vehicle's primary drivers and passengers.
Linking driving position memory to the door unlock operation allows the memory position
to be recalled automatically when the driver's door is opened. (The linked function does not
operate if the driver's door is unlocked using the mechanical key or manually from inside
the vehicle.)

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Head Restraints
nDriver’s seat
Height adjustment: head restraint height can
be adjusted automatically along with the seat
position adjustment. (→P.1 1 )
Horizontal adjustment: grip head restraint and
twist to tilt forward or backward.
nFront and rear passenger’s seat
Height adjustment: to raise the head restraint,
pull it upward. To lower the head restraint,
push it down while pressing the lock release
button.
Horizontal adjustment (Except rear center
seat): grip head restraint and twist to tilt for-
ward of backward.
Seatbelts
nAdjusting shoulder belt height (front seats only)
To r a i s e: pull the anchor upward.
To l o w e r: depress the button and push the anchor
down.
nSeatbelt comfort guides (outboard rear seats only)
If the shoulder belt fits close to the neck, slide the
comfort guide forward.
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Outside Rear View Mirrors
nAdjusting the mirrors
To select the mirror you wish to adjust (L or R),
use the select switch.
To adjust mirror angle, use the control switch.
The mirrors will automatically angle downwards
when the vehicle is reversing.
To disable this function, set the select switch in the
neutral position (neither L nor R selected).
nFolding the mirrors
To fold the mirrors back, press the button. Press
the button again to return them to the extended
position.
Inside Rear View Mirror
To turn AUTO mode ON/OFF, press the AUTO
button.
The indicator comes on when AUTO mode is
turned ON.
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The mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically reduces glare.

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Steering Wheel
Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver
Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset
Buttons
Changes the display.
Resets the trip meter driving range to 0.
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The steering wheel retracts automatically when the power switch is turned OFF to allow for
easy exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to its previously set position
when the power switch is switched to ACC or IG-ON mode.
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Starting ..................................................................... 17
Transmission............................................................ 18
Parking Brake ......................................................... 18
Multi-information Display................................... 19
Turn Signal Lever.................................................. 20
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 20
Mode Select Switch............................................. 20
Intuitive Parking Assist ........................................ 21
Cruise Control ...................................................... 22
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control ....................... 23
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) ............ 24
TRAC OFF Switch ............................................... 24

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Starting
nStarting the hybrid system
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in P.
Depress the brake pedal.
The power switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the power switch.
The READY light comes on, showing that’s
the vehicle is ready to drive.
nStopping the hybrid system
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the power switch.
nChanging power modes
To change power modes without turning on the hybrid system, press the power switch with-
out depressing the brake pedal. The modes can be changed in the following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the hybrid system can be started by simply press-
ing the power switch, while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the hybrid system.)
ACC mo deIG-ON mode
(Indicator light: amber) OFF mode
(Indicator light: off)

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Transmission
nShift positions
PPa r k *
RReverse
NNeutral (drive not engaged)
DDrive
SS mode
*: The hybrid system can only be started in P.
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when
the power switch is in IG-ON mode and the
brake pedal is depressed.
nS mode
S mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to S.
To u p s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward "+".
To d o w n s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward "-".
The selected shift range is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
Par ki n g B rake
To s e t: firmly depress the parking brake pedal.
To r e l e a s e: depress the parking brake pedal
again.

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Multi-information Display
nDisplay information
lEnergy monitor
lTrip information
•Driving range
•Average fuel consumption after refueling
•Current fuel consumption
•Average vehicle speed
lIntuitive parking assist information
(if equipped)
lDynamic radar cruise control settings
(if equipped)
lWa r n i n g m e s s a g e s
nChanging the display
Trip information items can be switched by press-
ing the DISP switch.
The multi-information display shows information about your vehicle, including the items
shown below.
nWhen using the intuitive parking assist or dynamic radar cruise control, the appropriate
display is shown on the screen.
nIf a problem is detected in any of the vehicle's systems, a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display.

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Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e r
Right turn signal
Left turn signal
Emergency Flasher Switch
Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all
the turn signal lights to flash.
Mode Select Switch
Po w e r m o d e
For more powerful acceleration and uphill
driving.
Normal mode
Snow mode
For starting or accelerating on snow-covered
roads or other slippery surfaces.
An indicator comes on when in power or snow
mode.
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To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.
Use the mode select switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and road
conditions.
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