Lexus GS450h 2007 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30727U)

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When drivingOdometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Changes the display
Resets the trip meter driving
range to “0”.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights excluding the clock and out-
side temperature display, can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Maximum brightness
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.

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Light sensitive optitron meter
To reduce glare or reflection of the instrument cluster, the cluster glass is
tinted automatically or manually. You can select a setting from 7 modes.
Display the present setting, then
change the mode.
To change the mode, press the but-
ton once and then again within 6
se
conds. 
Each time you press the button, the
mode changes in the
following
order;
1. “AUTO - Norm”
2. “AUTO - Lo”
3. “AUTO - Hi”
4. “MANUAL - 1”
5. “MANUAL - 2”
6. “MANUAL - 3”
7. “ M A N U A L - 4 ”
Mode 1 to 3: The cluster glass tint
will be adjusted automatically
depending on t

he intensity of sun -
light in the surrounding. 
Mode 4 to 7: The cluster glass tint
will be
fixed when a certain level of
sunlight is reached in the surround -
ing. 
(“Norm” to “Hi”, “1” to “4” referring
to the le
vel of cluster glass tint.)

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When driving
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Check the
engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 475)
■To activate the light sensitivity function properly
Do not affix a sticker or window tint to the rear window glass, or put an object
behind the rear seat.

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depend-
ing on the target region.
Center panel

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When driving
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 1 0 8 )“Hybrid PWR” indicator 
(  P. 1 0 5 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P. 1 2 0 )Cruise control indicator 
(  P. 1 2 7 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator 
(  P. 1 2 0 )Damping mode indicator 
( P. 161)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator 
( P. 1 2 0 ) “AFS OFF” indicator 
( P. 121)
Fog light indicator 
( P. 1 2 3 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 1 4 0 )
Shift position and shift
range indicators 
( P. 1 0 6 )
Slip indicator ( P. 1 6 3 )
“Hybrid SNOW” indica-
tor 
(  P. 1 0 5 ) Driving ready indicator
( P. 1 0 1 )
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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you turn to “IG-ON” mode, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accid ent, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 4 3 0 )
*: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to “IG-ON” mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is on, or af ter a few seconds. There may be a mal -
function in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)
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When driving
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data, including the status of the hybrid system.
●Energy monitor ( P. 6 )
Displays the status of the hybrid
system.
●Trip information ( P. 118)
Displays driving range, fuel con -
sumption and other cruising
r
elated information.
● Intuitive parking assist dis -
play (if equipped) ( P. 141)
Automatically displayed when
using intuitive parking assist.
●Dynamic radar cruise con -
trol display (if equipped) 
( P
. 130)
Automatically displayed when
using dynamic radar cruise con -
trol.
● Warning messages 
( P
. 436)
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems.

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Trip information
■Driving range
■Average fuel consumption after refueling
■Current fuel consumption
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel
consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Display items can be switched
by pushing the “DISP” switch.

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When driving
■Average vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicl e speed since the hybrid
system was started or the function was reset.
The function can be reset by pushing the “DISP” switch
for longer than one second when the average vehicle
speed is displayed.
■System check display
The “HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE” message is displayed 3 seconds after the
po
wer switch is set to the “IG-ON” mode . At this time a systems check is con-
ducted, and the normal display is shown up on successful completion of this check.
CAUTION
■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal informa-
tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
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 all the lights listed above turn
on and of
f automatically. 
(When the power switch
is in “IG-ON” mode.)
U.S.A.
Canada