steering Lexus GS450h 2007 Scheduled Maintenance Guide / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL

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Overview
Contents
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lStartingP.1 7
lTransmissionP.1 8
lPa r k i n g B ra keP.1 8
lMulti-information DisplayP.1 9
lTu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 0
lEmergency Flasher SwitchP. 2 0
lMode Select SwitchP. 2 0
lIntuitive Parking AssistP. 2 1
lCruise ControlP. 2 2
lKeysP. 7
lSmart Access System with
Push-button StartP. 8
lAnti-theft SystemP.9
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
lDynamic Radar Cruise
ControlP. 2 3
lAVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension)P. 2 4
lTRAC OFF SwitchP. 2 4
lSeatsP.1 1
lDriving and Seat Position Memory
SystemP.1 2
lHead RestraintsP.1 3
lSeatbeltsP.1 3
lOutside Rear View MirrorsP.1 4
lInside Rear View MirrorP.1 4
lSteering WheelP.1 5
lOdometer/Trip Meter and
Trip Meter Reset ButtonsP.1 5

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.28Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P.27
P.20
P.28
See P.5
Inside door lock button P.45
Door lock switch P.45
Power window switches P.46
Window lock switch P.46
Tilt and telescopic
steering control switch
P.15
Parking brake pedal P.18
Telephone switch P.36
Cruise control switch P.22, 23
Multi-information
display
P.19
Driving and seat position
memory switches
∗ P.12
Distance switch∗ P.23
“DISP” switch P.19

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Anti-theft System
nHybrid vehicle immobilizer system
The hybrid vehicle immobilizer system prevents
the hybrid system from being started in the event
that an attempt is made to start the vehicle using
an unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
nAlarm
When forcible entry is detected, the alarm
attracts attention to the vehicle by sounding the
horn and flashing the exterior lights.
When all the doors are locked, the security indi-
cator light comes on and begins to flash after
approximately 30 seconds to indicate that the
system is armed.
nSteering lock
The steering lock is engaged when the driver’s
door is opened with the power switch OFF.
The anti-theft system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from theft.
To stop the alarm, start the hybrid system or unlock the doors or trunk using the entry func-
tion or the wireless remote control. (The alarm will stop after several seconds.)

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Seats ........................................................................... 11
Driving and Seat Position Memory System... 12
Head Restraints ..................................................... 13
Seatbelts................................................................... 13
Outside Rear View Mirrors ............................... 14
Inside Rear View Mirror...................................... 14
Steering Wheel ...................................................... 15
Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset
Buttons ...................................................................... 15

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Before Driving
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When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
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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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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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Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped)
nTurning the system on and off
The system can be turned on and off using the
intuitive parking assist switch.
nScreen display
Multi-information display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles detected by the dual sen-
sors
Indicates the steering maneuvers required to
avoid an obstacle.
Indicates obstacles detected by the rear cor-
ner sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen-
sors Touch screen
The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the
vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.
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When DrivingWhen Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing
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AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension)
Sports mode
Suitable for meandering mountainous driv-
ing or high speed driving.
Normal mode
Suitable for normal driving.
TRAC OFF Switch
Push the button to turn off TRAC.
Push the button again to turn the system back on.
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, acti-
vated TRAC way reduce power from the engine
to the vehicle.
AVS controls the suspension and steering wheel operation according to the road and
driving conditions.
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TRAC maintains drive power and prevents the rear wheels from spinning when starting the
vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.

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Headlights
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights and parking lights turn on/off
automatically in accordance with ambient light
levels.
To engage the high beams, push the lever forward.
To flash the high beams, pull the lever and hold.
nAFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
AFS improves visibility on curves by automatically adjusting the horizontal orientation of the
headlights in accordance with vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle that are con-
trolled by steering input.
The system can be turned on and off using the
AFS OFF switch.
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Hands-free System
To use the hands-free system, you must register your Bluetooth® phone in the system. For
details, see the Owner’s Manual.
nMaking a call
Press .
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Inputting the phone number.
For another way of calling, see the Owner’s
Manual.
Touch or press on the steering
switch.