parking brake Lexus GS450h 2007 Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone) / LEXUS 2007 GS450H FROM JULY 2006 PROD. (OM30A05U) Owner's Guide

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “P”.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Wheel nut wrench Jack
Jack handle
Spare tireTi g h t e n
Loosen
Tools
Towing eyelet

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately. 
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the power switch to the “ACC” mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and racing the hybrid system.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Turn off TRAC. (  P. 166)
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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6-1. Specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45 lbf) while the hybrid system is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf).
Steering
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *12.9 in. (73 mm) Min.
Pedal free playLess than 0.08 in. (2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  9 clicks
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 192
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........ 164
Active stabilizer suspension 
system...................................................... 164
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter .......................399
Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................... 192
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 69
Airbag precautions for your 
child...........................................................72
Airbag warning light ........................ 439
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 75
General airbag precautions ............72
Locations of airbags............................ 66
Modification and disposal of 
airbags .................................................... 76
Side airbag precautions .....................72
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 69
SRS airbags ............................................. 66
Alarm ............................................................. 61
Antenna ....................................................209
Armrest .....................................................323
Ashtrays ..................................................... 316
Audio system Antenna ..................................................209
Cassette player..................................... 212
CD player/changer ........................... 216
DVD information ................................. 251
DVD player/changer...................... 232
DVD video/audio ............................. 235
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 224
Optimal use.......................................... 255
Radio ........................................................ 203 Steering switches .............................. 259
Video CD .............................................. 247
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ...................................................... 124
Automatic light control system......... 122
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) ...........................163
BA (Brake Assist)...................................164
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 494
Battery 12 volt battery .......................................379
Checking................................................379
Hybrid battery (Tra ction battery) .... 5
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged .........................................476
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 176
Bluetooth
®.............................................. 263
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 378
Parking brake............................................111
Care Exterior ................................................... 352
Interior..................................................... 354
Seat belts ............................................... 355
Cargo capacity........................................ 172
Cargo hooks .......................................... 327
CD player/changer............................. 232
Chains ......................................................... 177
Child-protectors...................................... 26
Child restraint system (CRS)
Definition ...................................................82
Installation ................................................ 85
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Replacing light bulbs.......................... 421
Turn signal lever .................................... 110
Vanity lights ............................................313
Wattage.................................................. 494
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 363
General maintenance .....................359
Maintenance data..............................486
Maintenance requirements .......... 357
Meter Instrument panel light control .........113
Meters .........................................................112
Micro dust and pollen removal 
mode ........................................................ 195
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror........................47
Side mirror heater ...............................199
Side mirrors ............................................. 48
Vanity mirrors........................................313
Moon roof ................................................... 52
MP3 disc ...................................................... 224
Multi-information display ....................... 119
Odometer................................................... 112
Oil Engine oil ................................................. 371
Opener Fuel filler door......................................... 55
Hood........................................................366
Trunk ........................................................... 29
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 48
Driving position memory.................. 35
Outside temperature display............ 315
Overhead console .............................. 308 Overheating, Engine
............................. 480
Parking brake..............................................111
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 421
Switch .........................................................122
Wattage ................................................. 494
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..............165
Personal lights........................................305
Power meter.............................................. 112
Power outlet ............................................ 318
Power windows ........................................ 50
Radar cruise control..............................132
Radiator .....................................................377
Radio .............................................................. 203
RDS (Radio Data System) ................ 205
Rear sunshade ....................................... 324
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 421
Wattage ................................................. 494
Rear view monitor system ................. 160
Rear window defogger ........................199
Replacing Electronic key battery ....................... 401
Fuses ........................................................ 403
Light bulbs .............................................. 421
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners............................................516
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ..........................41
Automatic Locking Retractor 
(ALR) ....................................................... 42
Child restraint system 
installation ............................................. 85
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ECB/VSC (Electronically 
Controlled Brake System/ 
Vehicle Stability Control) .......... 439
Electric power steering  warning light ..................................... 439
Low fuel level....................................... 440
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 439
Master warning light .......................... 441
Open door ........................................... 440
Pre-collision system ......................... 439
Seat belt reminder light .................. 440
SRS airbags .......................................... 439
Tire pressure warning light........... 440
Warning messages Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .. 448
Brake Assist (BA) ............................. 448
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................... 446
Engine oil level ...................................... 451
Engine oil maintenance.................... 451
Engine oil pressure........................... 444
Headlight ............................................... 445
Hill-start assist control..................... 448
Hood ....................................................... 449
Hybrid system ......................... 444, 453
Intuitive parking 
assist .............................446, 452, 456
Moon roof ............................................. 450
Open door ........................................... 449
Parking brake ...................................... 450
Pre-Collision System .......... 446, 452
Refueling ................................................ 456
Rear lights system ............................. 445
Smart access system with 
push-button start............................ 457
Steering lock ............................445, 459 Tire pressure warning

system ..................................... 445, 452
TRAC (Traction control 
system)................................................ 448
Trunk ....................................................... 450
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ............................................ 448
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability 
Control/Electronically Controlled 
Brake system) ................................. 448
Washer fluid ........................................ 450
Washer Checking ...............................................382
Preparing and checking 
before winter ......................................176
Switch.........................................................126
Washing and waxing ........................... 352
Weight Cargo capacity ..................................... 172
Load limits ...............................................175
Weight.................................................... 486
Wheels ...................................................... 397
Window glasses ......................................50
Window lock switch ...............................50
Windows Power windows .................................... 50
Rear window defogger.................... 199
Washer .....................................................126
Windshield wipers Position..................................................... 178
Windshield wipers ..............................126
Winter driving tips ..................................176
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................. 22
Replacing the battery........................ 401
WMA disc ............................................... 224