Lexus GS450h 2007 Instrument cluster / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30727U)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system .................................. 2Hybrid system ...................................... 2
1-2. Key information ............................ 12 Keys ....................................................... 12
1-3. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk ................... 14
Smart access system with  push-button start ........................... 14
Wireless remote control .............. 23
Doors.................................................... 26
Trunk.................................................... 30
1-4. Adjustable components ............ 34 Front seats .......................................... 34
Driving position memory 
system .............................................. 36
Head restraints................................. 39
Seat belts ............................................ 42
Steering wheel.................................. 48
Inside rear view mirror.................. 49
Outside rear view mirrors .......... 50
1-5. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof .......... 52
Power windows................................ 52
Moon roof ......................................... 55 1-6. Refueling ....................................... 58
Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 58
1-7. Anti-theft system ......................... 62 Hybrid vehicle immobilizer 
system ............................................... 62
Alarm.................................................... 64
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) ............................................. 66
1-8. Safety information ....................... 67 Correct driving posture ............... 67
SRS airbags ....................................... 69
Child restraint sy stems ................ 80
Installing child restraints ............... 83
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 94 Driving the vehicle .......................... 94
Starting the hybrid system .......... 101
Transmission ................................... 104
Turn signal lever............................. 108
Parking brake ................................. 109
2-2. Instrument cluster ...................... 110 Gauges and meters ...................... 110
Indicators and warning lights ..... 114
Multi-information display............. 117
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers ................... 120
Headlight switch ............................ 120
Fog light switch .............................. 123
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................. 124
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 126
2-4. Using other driving  systems ....................................... 127
Cruise control ................................. 127
Dynamic radar cruise 
control ............................................ 130
Intuitive parking assist ................ 139
Rear view monitor system ......... 158
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .................... 161
Driving assist systems.................. 162
PCS (Pre-Collision 
System) .......................................... 167
2-5. Driving information ................... 170 Cargo and luggage ...................... 170
Vehicle load limits ......................... 173
Winter driving tips ........................ 174
Trailer towing .................................. 179
Dinghy towing ................................ 180 3-1. Using the touch screen ........... 182
Touch 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
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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
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5-1. Essential information .............. 420If your vehicle needs to be 
towed.............................................. 420
If you think something is 
wrong ............................................. 427
Event data recorder .................... 428
5-2. Steps to take in an 
emergency .............................. 430
If a warning light turns on or a 
warning buzzer sounds............... 430
If a warning message is 
displayed ....................................... 436
If you have a flat tire 
(Vehicles with run-flat 
tires) ................................................ 455
If you have a flat tire 
(Vehicles with standard 
tires) ................................................ 456
If the hybrid system will not 
start ................................................. 466
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P .............................. 467
If you lose your keys ................... 468
When the electronic key  battery is discharged ............... 469
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged .................................... 471
If your vehicle overheats ........... 475
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck................................................ 478 6-1. Specifications ............................ 480
Maintenance data ....................... 480
Fuel information ........................... 489
Tire information ............................ 492
6-2. Customization .......................... 500 Customizable features ............. 500
6-3. Initialization ............................... 505 Items to initialize .......................... 505
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S.A. owners............................ 508
Alphabetical index............................... 510
What to do if... ........................................ 518
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For US owners
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Headlight (high beam) P. 120
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 108
Fog light P. 123
Side marker light P. 120
Headlight (low beam)
P. 120
Hood P. 358
Parking light P. 120
Windshield wipers P. 124
Moon roof  P. 55
Outside rear view mirror
P. 50

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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 375
P. 456
P. 487
P. 492
Tail lights P. 120
Side marker light P. 120
Trunk P. 30
Rear window defogger P. 199
Door P. 26
Fuel filler door P. 58
Turn signal light P. 108
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Power window 
switch
P. 52
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belt P. 42
Front passenger airbag
P. 69
Knee airbags P. 69
Driver airbag P. 69
Floor mat P. 331
Door pocket P. 316
Head restraint P. 39
Front seat P. 34
SRS side airbag P. 69
Console box P. 312
Power outlet P. 323
Ashtray P. 321
Cup holders P. 315
Armrest P. 328

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Compass P. 339
Garage door opener switches P. 334
Inside rear view mirror P. 49
Personal light P. 307
Moon roof switch P. 55
Interior light P. 307
Vanity mirror P. 318
Personal light P. 307
Interior light P. 307
Sun visor P. 317
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 69
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Driving position memory switches P. 36
Door lock switch P. 26
Window lock switch P. 52
Power window switches P. 52
Pictorial indexInterior