Lexus GS450h 2008 Owner's Manual

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Parking brake .......................................... 147
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ........................474
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage ................................................. 552
Personal lights ....................................... 354
Power meter ............................................148
Power outlet ........................................... 368
Power windows......................................... 77
Pre-collision system ............................ 206
Radar cruise control ............................. 169
Radiator.................................................... 428
Radio ..........................................................244
Radio data system.................................246
Rear sunshade........................................ 372
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................474
Wattage ................................................. 552
Rear view monitor system .................. 195
Rear window defogger ...................... 240
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 454
Fuses ........................................................ 456
Light bulbs .............................................474
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ......................................... 578
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 66
Automatic locking retractor............ 68
Child restraint system
installation .............................................. 117
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts..................................... 406 Emergency locking retractor..........68
How to wear your seat belt .............66
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................................69
Pre-collision seat belts .......................68
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................68
Reminder light .....................................493
Seat belt extenders ..............................69
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 67
Seat heaters/ventilators..................... 370
Seating capacity .................................... 369
Seats Adjustment .............................................. 58
Adjustment precautions ....................59
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............................. 117
Cleaning ................................................ 405
Driver’s seat position memory .......60
Head restraint ......................................... 64
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 93
Seat heaters ......................................... 369
Service reminder indicators ............. 152
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................529
Transmission...........................................142
Shift lock system .................................... 529
Shopping bag hooks............................ 375
Side airbags................................................ 95
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 158
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 75
Mirror position memory....................60P
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Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location....................................37
Entry function.......................................... 35
Starting the hybrid system .................................... 138
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................. 551
Spare tire................................................. 518
Spark plug ............................................... 548
Specifications .........................................544
Speedometer........................................... 148
Steering wheel Adjustment................................................73
Audio switches ...................................303
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 60
Storage compartment ........................359
Storage feature......................................355
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck.......541
Sun visors ................................................. 362
Switch Fog light switch...................................... 161
Ignition switch....................................... 138
Light switches ....................................... 158
Mode select switch.............................143
Power door lock switch ....................50
“POWER” switch ............................... 138
Power window switch ......................... 77
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 436
Tire pressure warning select switch ...................438
Window lock switch ............................ 77
Wipers and washer switch ............. 162 Tachometer ............................................. 148
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................158
Theft deterrent system
Alarm.......................................................... 90
Immobilizer system ............................. 88
Theft prevention labels.......................... 92
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 551
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 562
Size ........................................................... 559
Tire identification number .............558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 560
Tires
Chains....................................................... 216
Checking............................................... 435
Compact spare tire............................518
If you have a flat tire ............... 517, 527
Inflation pressure ................................. 551
Information ........................................... 556
Replacing ................................................ 517
Rotating tires........................................ 435
Size ............................................................. 551
Snow tires................................................ 218
Tire pressure warning system..... 435
Tools.............................................................517
Total load capacity .................................214
Touch screen.......................................... 224
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................221
Emergency towing ........................... 482
Trailer towing ...................................... 220
Traction control.....................................200T
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TransmissionIf the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ............................... 529
Mode select switch ............................ 143
“S” mode .................................................. 144
Transmission .......................................... 142
Trip meter..................................................148
Trunk Opener...................................................... 55
Trunk light ................................................ 56
Wattage ................................................. 552
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................474
Switch ........................................................ 146
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 363
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity mirrors........................................ 363
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 201
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management .................. 201
Vehicle identification number ........ 545
Vehicle load limits.................................. 214
Vehicle stability control ..................... 200
Ventilators............................................... 369
Warning buzzers Brake system ......................................... 491
Downshifting.......................................... 145
Open door .......................................... 493
Seat belt reminder ............................ 493 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ...................492
Brake system......................................... 491
Charging system................................. 491
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 492
Electronically controlled brake system/
Vehicle stability control...............492
Low fuel level .......................................493
Malfunction indicator lamp ........... 492
Master warning light.........................494
Open door ............................................493
Pre-collision system.......................... 492
Seat belt reminder light...................493
SRS airbags...........................................492
Tire pressure warning light ...........493
Warning messages
Anti-lock brake system .................. 504
Brake assist .......................................... 504
Dynamic radar cruise control................................... 502
Engine oil level ................................... 507
Engine oil maintenance ................. 507
Engine oil pressure ..........................500
Headlight................................................. 501
Hill-start assist control .................... 504
Hood ....................................................... 505
Hybrid system........................ 500, 509
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 502, 508, 512
Moon roof ............................................ 506
Open door ........................................... 505
Parking brake ..................................... 506
Pre-collision system............ 502, 508
Refueling.................................................... 511
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Rear lights system............................... 501
Smart access system with push-button start ..............................513
Steering lock .............................. 501, 515
Tire pressure warning system ....................................... 501, 507
TRAC ......................................................504
Trunk ....................................................... 506
VGRS......................................................504
VSC/ECB ............................................504
Washer fluid ........................................ 506
Washer
Checking ............................................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 215
Switch ........................................................ 162
Washing and waxing ...........................402
Weight Cargo capacity.....................................210
Load limits ............................................... 214
Weight .................................................... 544
Wheels ......................................................449
Window glasses ...................................... 77
Window lock switch ...............................50
Windows Power windows...................................... 77
Rear window defogger .................. 240
Washer ..................................................... 162
Windshield wipers Position ..................................................... 217
Windshield wipers .............................. 162
Winter driving tips ................................. 215
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ..............................47
Replacing the battery ...................... 454
WMA disc ............................................... 262
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 5 1 7 /527If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 8 8Immobilizer system
P. 5 2 8If the hybrid system will not start
P. 5 3 4If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 5 2 9If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 5 3 8If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 3 0If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 5 3 4If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 0Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 9 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 4 1If the vehicle becomes stuck
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 9 1If the warning light turns on
■Warning lights
or orv
P. 4 9 1P. 4 9 2
P. 4 9 3
or
P. 4 9 2P. 4 9 3
P. 4 9 2P. 4 9 3
P. 4 9 3P. 4 9 2
P. 4 9 2P. 4 9 2
P. 4 9 3P. 4 9 4
*: Electronically Controlled Brake
System
P. 4 9 1
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ECB*/VSC warning lightTire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
SRS warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightMaster warning light
Charging system warning
light
The warning message is dis-
playedP. 5 0 0If the warning message is displayed
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 4 1 7
Trunk opener
P. 5 5
Fuel filler door
P. 8 3
Hood lock release leverP. 4 1 7Fuel filler door openerP. 8 3Tire inflation pressureP. 5 5 1
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline onlyP. 85, 546
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Driving under normal conditions35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law) Add 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the
front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.P. 5 5 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.6 (6.3, 5.5)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oilP. 5 4 7
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