trunk 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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Before driving
Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the smart access system with
push-button start, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
■ Smart access system with push-button start
 P. 1 4
■ Wireless remote control
 P. 2 2
■ Door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

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Rear door child-protector lockThe door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down rear door
switches to lock the rear doors.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systemsThe following functions can be set or canceled:
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking functionShifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are unlocked when the driver's door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the power
switch “OFF”.

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Before driving
■Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors and switch the power switch to “IG-ON”
mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”,
press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (
or ) for 5 sec-
onds then release.
The shift lever and switch positions
corresponding to the desired func-
tion to be set or canceled are
shown as follows.
When the setting or canceling operat ion is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
“P”Shift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking function
“N”Driver's door linked door unlocking
function

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■Closing the front doors from outside with the inside lock button set in the locked
position
The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in “ACC” or “IG-ON” mode, or
the electronic key is left in the vehicle. (However, depending on the key's location,
the system may not be able to detect it. In these instances the door lock protection
function will not operate properly.)
■Locking the front doors from outs ide using the inside lock button
Push the inside lock button to th e lock position and close the door.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. ( P. 4 74 )
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. ( P. 5 1 0 )
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. 
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the front door while driving.
●Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seat.

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Tr u n k
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, smart access system with
push-button start or wireless remote control.
■Wireless remote control
 P. 2 2
■ Trunk opener
Open the trunk lid.
■ Smart access system with push-button start
 P. 1 4

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Luggage security systemThe trunk opener feature using the tru nk opener switch, wireless remote
control and smart access system with push-button start can be disabled
by turning off a switch inside the glove box. This function allows you to
keep valuables safety locked in the tru nk when leaving a key with a park-
ing attendant.
Enabled
Disabled
After turning off the trunk opener main switch, lock the glove box using
the mechanical key. Take the mechanic al key for your own use and pro-
vide the attendant with the electronic key only. ( P. 11)

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Before driving
■Tr u n k l i d c l o s e r
In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open (not latched properly), the trunk
easy closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position.
■Tr u n k l i g h t
When the trunk light switch is set to ON, the trunk light turns on when the trunk is
opened.
■Tr u n k h a n d l e
■Internal trunk release lever
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 4 74 )
ON
OFF
Use the trunk handle when closing the trunk.
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling down
on the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.

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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the trunk lid closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings fr om being thrown out, but also prevents
exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehi cle as they may lock themselves in the
vehicle or trunk, which coul d cause the child to overheat or suffocate resulting in
death or serious injury.
■When the trunk has not been fully closed
Be careful that your fingers do not get caught by the trunk lid when it is closing auto-
matically.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the trunk lid closer
Do not apply excessive force when the closer is operating.

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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
changes from lit to flashing.

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
Convertible seat
Booster seat
■When the child restraint system is not in use
Leave the child restraint system properly secured on the seat. Do not store the
restraint loosely on a passen ger seat or in the trunk.
■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system
Get an appropriate child restra int system for the child. If a child is too large for a
child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle's seat belt. 
(  P. 4 0 )