lights Lexus GS450h 2007 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2007 GS450H FROM JULY 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A05U)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system .................................. 2Hybrid system ...................................... 2
1-2. Key information ............................. 11 Keys ......................................................... 11
1-3. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk ................... 13
Smart access system with  push-button start ........................... 13
Wireless remote control .............. 22
Doors.................................................... 25
Trunk..................................................... 29
1-4. Adjustable components ............ 33 Front seats .......................................... 33
Driving position memory 
system ............................................... 35
Head restraints................................ 38
Seat belts ............................................ 40
Steering wheel.................................. 46
Inside rear view mirror .................. 47
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 48
1-5. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof .......... 50
Power windows............................... 50
Moon roof .......................................... 52 1-6. Refueling ........................................ 55
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 55
1-7. Theft deterrent system............... 59 Hybrid vehicle immobilizer 
system ............................................... 59
Alarm..................................................... 61
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) ............................................. 63
1-8. Safety information ....................... 64 Correct driving posture ............... 64
SRS airbags ....................................... 66
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .................... 77
Child restraint sy stems ................. 82
Installing child restraints .............. 85
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 96 Driving the vehicle .......................... 96
Starting the hybrid system ......... 103
Transmission ................................... 106
Turn signal lever.............................. 110
Parking brake .................................... 111
2-2. Instrument cluster ...................... 112 Gauges and meters ....................... 112
Indicators and warning lights ..... 116
Multi-information display............. 119
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2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers .................... 122
Headlight switch ............................ 122
Fog light switch .............................. 125
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................. 126
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 128
2-4. Using other driving 
systems ....................................... 129
Cruise control ................................ 129
Dynamic radar cruise 
control............................................. 132
Intuitive parking assist ................... 141
Rear view monitor system ......... 160
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .................. 163
Driving assist systems.................. 164
PCS (Pre-Collision 
System) ........................................... 169
2-5. Driving information ................... 172 Cargo and luggage ....................... 172
Vehicle load limits ......................... 175
Winter driving tips ........................ 176
Trailer towing ................................... 181
Dinghy towing ................................ 182 3-1. Using the touch screen ........... 184
Touch screen .................................. 184
Setting the touch screen ............ 187
3-2. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ............. 192
Automatic air conditioning 
system ............................................. 192
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 ......................... 247
DVD player and DVD video 
disc information .......................... 251
Optimal use of the audio/ 
video system................................ 255
Using the steering switches ..... 259
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3-4. Using the hands-free 
system......................................... 261
Hands-free system ....................... 261
Using the Bluetooth
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phone ............................................. 265
Setting the hands-free 
system ............................................ 278
3-5. Using the interior lights ......... 303 Interior lights list........................... 303
3-6. Using the storage 
features ..................................... 306
List of storage fe atures.............. 306
3-7. Other interior features............ 312 Sun visors.......................................... 312
Vanity mirror ................................... 313
Clock .................................................. 314
Outside temperature 
display ............................................. 315
Ashtrays ............................................ 316
Cigarette lighter ............................ 317
Power outlet .................................... 318
Seat heaters ..................................... 319
Seat heaters and 
ventilators ...................................... 321
Armrest ............................................ 323
Rear sunshade ............................... 324
Floor mats........................................ 326
Trunk features................................ 327
Garage door opener .................. 329
Compass........................................... 334
Lexus Link System ...................... 338 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 352
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior .......................... 352
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior............................ 354
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 357 Maintenance requirements ..... 357
General maintena nce ............... 359
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ...................................... 362
4-3. Do-it-yourself 
maintenance............................ 363
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions .................................. 363
Hood.................................................. 366
Positioning the jack ..................... 367
Engine compartm ent.................. 369
Tires .................................................. 383
Tire inflation pressure................. 393
Wheels.............................................. 397
Air conditioning filter.................. 399
Electronic key battery ................. 401
Checking and replacing 
fuses ............................................... 403
Headlight aim.................................. 419
Light bulbs ........................................ 421
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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 383
P. 461
P. 493
P. 498
Tail lights P. 122
Side marker light P. 122
Trunk P. 29
Rear window defogger P. 199
Door P. 25
Fuel filler door P. 55
Turn signal light P. 110
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1-4. Adjustable components
Before driving
Inside rear view mirror
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, or resulting in
death or serious injury.
In the “AUTO” mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically re duces the reflected light.
Turns “AUTO” mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
“AUTO” mode is turned ON.
The mirror is automatically set
to “AUTO” whenever the power
switch is turned ON.
To ensure correct functioning of the sensors,
do not touch or cover the sensors.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm
Deactivating or stopping the alarmDo one of the following:
● Unlock the doors or trunk using the smart access system with push-
button start or the wireless remote control.
● Start the hybrid system. (The alarm wi ll be deactivated or stopped after
a few seconds.)
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alar m, check that there is no one in the vehi-
cle, and that all windows and moon roof are closed before locking the vehicle.
The alarm warns of forcible entry using the horn and lights.
To arm the alarm, exit the vehi-
cle, make sure that the doors,
trunk and hood are closed, and
lock all the doors.
The system will operate auto-
matically once the indicator
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1-7. Theft deterrent system
■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system. 
If the 12 volt battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■Pa n i c m o d e
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-8. Safety information
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Before drivingAirbag system components
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Knee airbag
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbag
Front side airbag
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensorCurtain shield airbag sensor
SRS warning light
Rear side airbag (if equipped)
Driver airbag
Driver's seat belt buckle switch
Driver's seat position sensor
“AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG
OFF” indicator lights
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensor
Curtain shield airbag
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Can help protect primarily the head of front occupants and rear out-
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1-8. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant classification system
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys-
tem. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and
activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
SRS warning light
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light
“AIRBAG ON” indicator light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Indicator/
warning light “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag and knee airbag
Activated
Side airbag in the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
on the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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1-8. Safety information
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
■Unoccupied
Indicator/
warning light “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag and knee airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag in the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
on the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights Not illumi-
nated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag and knee airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag in the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
on the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated