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

Topic 2
Before Driving
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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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Topic 3
When Driving
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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
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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.

Topic 5
Driving Comfort
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Entering and Exiting
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving ComfortDriving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
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Before Driving
Seat Heaters / Seat Heaters and
Ventilators (If Equipped)
Seat heaters
Turn the dial toward .
Seat heaters and ventilators
Seat heaters: turn the dial toward .
Ve n t i l a t o r s : turn the dial toward .
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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
Yo u r L e x u s
If the electronic key battery becomes
discharged
nUnlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key. The mechanical key is stored inside the elec-
tronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
nStarting the hybrid system
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the electronic key close to the power
switch (within 0.4 in. [10 mm]), making sure that
the button side of the key is facing toward you.
Press the power switch within 5 seconds after
the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal
depressed.
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For instructions on replacing the electronic key battery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you
need further assistance, contact your Lexus dealer.