warning Lexus GS450h 2007 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. (OM30727U) Repair Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires)
■In some condition (such as at high temperatures)
You can not continue driving for up to
100 miles (160 km).
■If you cannot distinguish between the standard tires and run-flat tires
Consult your Lexus dealer.
■For the detailed information on run-flat tires
See the tire warranty book.
NOTICE
■When replacing the tires
●Have the tires replaced by the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer. The
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters will be affected by the installation or
removal of tires.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters as
well.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressu re warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.
Take your vehicle to the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer as
soon as possible.
■ Run-flat tires (A “RFT” or “DSST” mark is molded on the sidewall)
You can continue driving a vehi-
cle with run-flat tires even if any
tir
e goes flat.
It is able to run for a maximum of
100 miles (160 km) at a speed
below 55 mph (90 km/h) after
the tire pressure warning light
comes on. ( P. 4 3 3 )

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflatio n pressure of the compact spare tire. 
(  P. 4 8 7 )
■Tr e a d l i f e
The compact spare tire can be used many times, if necessary. It has tread life of up
to

3000 miles (4800 km) depending on road conditions and your driving habits.
When tread wear indicators appear on the tire, replace the tire. ( P. 3 7 5 )
■When using the compact spare tire
As the spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and transmit -
ter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be w
arned. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains
on.
■ Compact spare tire
The compact tire saves space in your luggage compartment, and its
lighter weight helps to enhance fuel economy and permits easier
installation in case of a flat tire.
The compact spare tire is
designed for tempor
ary emer-
gency use only.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP4
■If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the front of the v
ehicle. Perform the following steps
and fit tire chains to the rear tires.
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehi -
cle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( P.
3 7 7 )
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the
vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road sur-
faces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire. 
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters as
well.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■When the 12 volt battery is removed or discharged
The hybrid system may not start. ( P. 3 7 2 )
Also, the following systems must be initialized.
●Po w e r w i n d o w s (P. 5 3 )
●Moon roof (P. 5 6)
●Variable gear ratio steering (P. 1 5 1 )
●Tire pressure warning system (P. 3 7 7 )
●Intuitive parking assist (P. 1 5 1)
Maintain the engine speed on th e second vehicle and turn the
power switch to the “IG-ON” mo de, then start the vehicle’s
hybrid system.
Make sure the “READY” light co mes on. If the light does not
come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
Once the vehicle’s hybrid system has started, remove the
jumper cables in the exact reverse or
der in which they were
connected.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the v
ehicle checked at your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
STEP5
STEP6
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6-1. Specifications
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative r
ating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controll ed conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. 
The relative performance of tires de pends upon the actual conditions of
their
use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia -
tions in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lo
west, are AA, A, B and C, and
they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled condit ions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tir
e is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) trac-
tion.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing
the tir

e's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail -
ure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tir
es must meet under the Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum r
equired by law.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess iv
e loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of: 
(a) Curb weight 
(b) Accessory weight 
(c) Vehicle capacity weight 
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Pow e r w i n d ow
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 5 3
Moon roofP. 5 6
Variable gear ratio
steeringP. 1 5 1
Intuitive parking assistP. 1 5 1
Engine oil maintenance
data• After changing engine oilP. 3 6 6
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 3 7 7
After reconnecting or performing main tenance on the 12 volt battery, the
hybrid system may not start. (
 P. 3 7 2 ) Also, the following items must be
initialized for normal system operation.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ..........191
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........ 162
Active stabilizer suspension 
system...................................................... 162
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter ......................... 391
Automatic air conditioning 
system ..................................................... 191
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............. 71
Airbag precautions for your 
child.......................................................... 75
Airbag warning light .......................... 431
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 78
General airbag precautions ........... 75
Locations of airbags............................ 69
Modification and disposal of 
airbags .................................................... 79
Side airbag precautions .................... 75
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ........................72
SRS airbags ............................................. 69
Alarm ............................................................ 64
Antenna .................................................... 209
Armrest ..................................................... 328
Ashtrays ..................................................... 321
Audio system Antenna .................................................. 209
Cassette player..................................... 212
CD player/changer ........................... 216
DVD information ............................... 252
DVD player/changer...................... 232
DVD video/audio ............................. 235
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 224
Optimal use.......................................... 256
Radio ........................................................ 203Steering switches ..............................
260
Video CD ............................................. 248
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ...................................................... 122
Automatic light control system........ 120
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) ............................ 161
BA (Brake Assist)................................... 162
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 488
Battery 12 volt battery ........................................ 371
Checking................................................. 371
Hybrid battery (Tra cti
on battery) ....5
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged .......................................... 471
Preparing and checking  before winter...................................... 174
Bluetooth
®..............................................266
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 370
Parking brake........................................ 109
Care Exterior .................................................... 344
Interior..................................................... 346
Seat belts ................................................ 347
Cargo capacity........................................ 170
Cargo hooks .......................................... 332
CD player/changer............................. 232
Chains ......................................................... 176
Child-protectors....................................... 27
Child restraint system (CRS) Definition .................................................. 80
Installation ................................................ 83
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B
C

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Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .......................................... 87
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 83
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 88
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 75
Child restraint system ........................ 80
Child-protectors.................................... 27
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt ........................................... 45
Installing child restraints .................... 83
Moon roof ................................................. 57
Power window lock switch .............. 52
Power window precautions............ 54
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ....................................... 394
Seat belt comfort guide...................... 43
Seat belt precautions...........................46
Seat heater precautions ..... 324, 326
Trunk ............................................................ 33
Cigarette lighter .................................... 322
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 344
Interior..................................................... 346
Seat belts ................................................ 347
Clock........................................................... 319
Coin holder .............................................. 314
Compass ................................................. 339
Condenser.............................................. 369
Console box ............................................. 312
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 475Cruise control
Cruise control........................................ 127
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 130
Cup holders ............................................. 315
Curtain shield airbags............................ 69
Customizable features ...................... 500
Daytime running light system ............. 121
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 199
Side mirror.............................................. 199
Dimension............................................... 480
Dinghy towing ......................................... 180
Display Energy flow ................................................. 6
Multi-informatio n display
..................117
Touch screen ........................................ 182
Trip information ..................................... 118
Warning message ............................. 436
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 355
Door courtesy lights ........................... 308
Door pocket............................................. 316
Doors
Door lock .................................................. 26
Rear door child protector ................ 27
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 433
Driving Correct posture..................................... 67
Procedures .............................................. 94
DVD player/changer.......................... 232
Electronic key Replacing battery ............................... 393
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged.................................... 469
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