key Lexus GS450h 2007 Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone) / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. (OM30727U) Owner's Guide

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
Starting on a steep incline
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
■ Starting the hybrid system ( P. 101 )
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”. 
( P.
1 0 4 )
Release the parking brake. (P.
1 0 9 )
Gradually release the brake peda l and gently push the accel-
erator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to “P”. (
P. 1 0 4 )
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 1 0 9 )
Shift the shift lever to “P”. ( P. 1 0 4 )
Stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sur
e that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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When driving
Starting the hybrid system
Modes can be switched by pressing the power switch when carrying the
electronic key on your person. (The hybrid system can be started in any
mode by operating the switch at the same time as depressing the brake
pedal.)
■Changing power switch mode
“OFF” mode
“A C C ” m o d e
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can be
used.
“IG-ON” mode
All electrical components can
be used.
■Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The power switch indicator turns green.
Press the power switch.
After a few seconds, the
“READY” light will flash and
come on with a beep sound.
The vehicle can move when the
“READ
Y” light is on, even if the
engine is stopped.
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■If the hybrid system does not start
The hybrid vehicle immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P.
6 2 )
■When the power switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
deal

er immediately.
■If the “READY” light does not come on
If the “READY” light does not come on when you press the power switch with the
shi
ft lever in “P” and the brake pedal pressed, contact your Lexus dealer immedi -
ately.
■Auto power OFF function
The power switch will automatically turn OFF when lef
t in “ACC” mode for 1 hour or
more.
■When the ambient temperature is low
Such as during winter driving conditions, it
may take time until the “READY” light
comes on.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
 P.
4
■When the hybrid system is malfunctioning
P. 4 4 4
■Electronic key battery depletion
P.
1 8
■When the electronic key battery is discharged
P.
3 9 3
■Conditions affecting operation
P.
1 6
■Leak detection pump
Several hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear a sound coming
fr

om underneath the luggage compartment for several minutes. This is normal
operation and does not indicate a malfunction.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
■Automatic light off system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or closed if
the power switch has been switched to “ACC” or turned “OFF” while the headlights
are turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if the button on the key is pressed
after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, switch to “IG-ON” mode, or turn the light switch “OFF”
once and then back to the or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatica lly adjusted according to the number of
passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do
not interfere with other road users.
■If the indicator flashes...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. ( P. 5 0 0 )
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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3-3. Using the audio system
■Control icon screen
Touch any part of the screen if no icons are shown while watching
video, the following screen appears.
DVD video mode
If appears on the screen when you touch an icon, the oper ation rel-
evant to that control is not permitted.
Return to top menu screen
Hide control icons
Return to 
menu screen
Rewind
Stop Fa st f or ward
Playback
Pa u s e
Menu control key
Go to page 2
Search desired screen
Return to menu screen Change audio language Change subtitle language
Initial DVD setup
Return to 
page 1
Change angle
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3-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Fast forwarding/rewinding disc
Touch and hold or on the screen or press and hold  or 
on
until you hear a beep.
DVD audio mode
If appears on the screen when you touch an icon, the oper ation rel-
evant to that control is not permitted.
Change the 
audio format
Change angle
Initial DVD setup
Select menu number
Return to 
page 1
Change subtitle language
Return to previous screen Go to next screen Return to registered screen Return to top menu screen
Hide control icons
Rewind
Stop Fa st for wa rd
PlaybackPa u s e
Go to page 2
Search 
desired screen Menu control key
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3-3. Using the audio system
Using the DVD menu
To u c h or in the control icons. 
To u c h if the menu control key do es not appear on the
menu screen.
To u c h , , or to select a
menu item, then touch to
select.
: moves icons up or down.
: hides icons. To display icons, touch .
: returns to previous screen.
Note that specific items or the oper ating met
hod differs from one DVD to
another. Refer to the manual that comes with the DVD disc. (The above image is
an example.)
Changing the subtitle language
To u c h in the control icons.
Each time you touch the button,
the ne
xt available language is
selected.
: hides the control icons.
: returns to previous screen.
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3-4. Using the hands-free system
Input the passkey displayed on
screen into your phone.
If the message “Bluetooth* con-
nection successful” is displayed,
r
egistration is complete.
If the message “Bluetooth* con -
nection failed. Please check the
“P
asskey” and the settings of the
telephone” is displayed, start again
from the beginning.
Bluetooth® phone connection
There are two connection methods av ailable—automatic and manual.
Press .
To u c h on the “Information” screen.
To u c h on the “Telephone” screen.
Choose one of the following methods.
Automatic connection
If the power switch is in the “ACC”
or “IG-ON” mode, the system will
automatically connect to the 
Bluetooth* phone. Touching auto -
matic connection will turn it ON/
OFF
.
Manual connection
If automatic connection fails or is
turned OFF, connection must be
made manually.
If the message “Bluetooth* con -
nection successful” is displayed,
connection is complete.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trade -
mark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
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3-4. Using the hands-free system
To u c h .
Input the number.
If repeated tone symbols* are
stored in the phone book,

and are displayed on the
right side of the screen.
*: Repeated tone symbols are sym- bols or numbers displayed as p
or w
, that come after the phone
number. 
(e.g. 056133p0123w#1
✽)
Confirm the number displayed on screen, and touch .
If you touch , operation is completed without making a call.
■To transfer a call
To u c h .
■ T
o hang up
To u c h or press the on the steering wheel.
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■Transferring calls
●It is not possible to transfer from hand s-free to the mobile phone while driving.
●If you transfer from the mobile phone to hands-free, the hands-free screen will
be displayed, and you can operate the system using the screen.
●Transfer method and operation may vary according to the mobile phone used.
●For operation of the mobile phone in use, see the phone's manual.
■To send a tone by speed tone
To u c h then touch . Choose the desired number from the speed tone
list displayed.
■While driving
Key input is unavailable.
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3-4. Using the hands-free system
■Displaying Bluetooth® information
You can check the device address and device name.
Press .
To u c h on the “Information” screen.
To u c h on the “Telephone” screen.
To u c h on the “Settings” screen.
On the “Select Telephone” screen, select the desir
ed phone and
touch .
To change the device name, touch
in the “Device Name”
section, and input the name on the
“Name” scr
een (max. 20 charac -
ters).
■ T
o change the Bluetooth® settings
You can change the device name and passkey.
Press .
To u c h on the “Information” screen.
To u c h on the “Telephone” screen.
To u c h on the “Settings” screen.
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