battery Lexus GS450h 2008 Owner's Manual

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3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)................ 306
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .................. 306
Using the Bluetooth
® phone ..... 311
Setting the hands-free system ............................................ 326
3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 352 Interior lights list............................ 352
3-6. Using the storage features .... 355 List of storage features.............. 355
3-7. Other interior features........... 362 Sun visors......................................... 362
Vanity mirror .................................. 363
Clock ................................................. 364
Outside temperature display ........................................... 365
Ashtrays ........................................... 366
Cigarette lighter ........................... 367
Power outlet .................................. 368
Seat heaters/ventilators ............ 369
Armrest ............................................. 371
Rear sunshade ............................... 372
Floor mats........................................ 374
Trunk features................................ 375
Garage door opener.................. 377
Compass......................................... 383
Lexus Link System ....................... 387 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 405
4-2. Maintenance............................. 408 Maintenance requirements .... 408
General maintenance ................. 410
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 413
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance............................. 414
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 414
Hood................................................... 417
Positioning a floor jack................ 418
Engine compartment.................. 420
Tires ................................................... 435
Tire inflation pressure................. 445
Wheels.............................................. 449
Air conditioning filter................... 451
Electronic key battery ................ 454
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 456
Headlight aim.................................. 471
Light bulbs ....................................... 474
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5-1. Essential information .............. 482If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 482
If you think something is wrong ............................................ 488
Event data recorder ................... 489
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ................................ 491
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ........ 491
If a warning message is displayed...................................... 500
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) .................... 517
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ...................... 527
If the hybrid system will not start......................................... 528
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” .......................... 529
If you lose your keys ................... 530
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................ 531
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ................................... 534
If your vehicle overheats .......... 538
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................................. 541 6-1. Specifications............................ 544
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 544
Fuel information........................... 553
Tire information ............................ 556
6-2. Customization .......................... 569 Customizable features .............. 569
6-3. Initialization ............................... 575 Items to initialize ........................... 575
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners.................................. 578
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .................................... 579
Abbreviation list ....................... 582
Alphabetical index................... 584
What to do if............................... 594
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■General precautions regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette
lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
■Dispose of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been removed, there
is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connec-
tors are touched. In the event of that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid
battery must be disposed of your Lexus dealer or a qualified service shop. If the
hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, they may cause electric shock that can
result in death or serious injury.
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■Regenerative braking
The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when:
●The accelerator pedal is released.
●The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in “D” or “S”.
■When stopped/during take-off
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During take-
off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At slow
speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped
and the motor is used.
■ During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery as necessary.
■ When accelerating sharply
The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added via elec-
tric motor (traction motor) to that of the gasoline engine.
■ When braking (Regenerative brake)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
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■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop auto-
matically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
●During low or high hybrid battery (traction battery) temperature
■Charging the battery
●As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is
left parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly discharge. For this rea-
son, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30
minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid battery becomes fully discharged and
you are unable to jump-start the vehicle with the 12 volt battery, contact your
Lexus dealer.
●If the shift lever is in “N”, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift lever in
“D” or “S” to avoid discharging the battery.
■After the 12 volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Lexus dealer.
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■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to
move. Always put the shift lever in “P” when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating,
and are not a malfunction.
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear
seat when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the hybrid system starts or
stops.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard from the regenerative brake when you press the brake
pedal.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
●You may hear cooling fan sounds coming from the air intake vents behind the
rear seat.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal.
Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
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High voltage componentsTake care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high voltage
system (about 650V at maximu m) as well as parts that become
extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the caution
labels attached to the vehicle. Power control unit
Air conditioning compressor
Hybrid battery (Traction bat-
tery)
DC/DC converter
Service plug
Electric motor (Traction motor)
High voltage cables (orange
color)
Caution label
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■Hybrid battery air vent
Hybrid battery air vent
There is an air intake vent on the
package tray for the purpose of
cooling the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery). If the vent becomes
blocked, the hybrid battery may
overheat, leading to a reduction in
hybrid battery output.
Emergency shut off system
The emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leakage
when a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor. If the
emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart. To
restart the hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.
Energy monitor/consumption screenYou can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information
display ( →P. 155) and the touch screen ( →P. 224). The following images
are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■ Energy monitor
● How to display on the touch screen:
Press .
Touch on the “Information” screen.
If the “Consumption” screen is displayed, touch .
● How to display on the multi-information display:
Push the “DISP” switch on the steering wheel several times to
select the energy monitor display.
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To u c h s c r e e nMulti-information display
When the vehicle is
powered by the elec-
tric motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is
powered by the
gasoline engine
When the vehicle is
powered by both the
gasoline engine and the
electric motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is
charging the hybrid
battery (traction
battery)
When there is no
energy flow
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) statusLowFullLowFull
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■If a warning light comes on or a warning message is displayed, or the 12 volt bat-
tery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If the
“READY” light does not come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■High voltage precautions
The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12 volt system. DC
and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe burns and electric
shock that may result in death or serious injury.
●Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts, cables and
their connectors.
●The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high voltage.
Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and always obey
the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service plug access hole located in the luggage compart-
ment. The service plug is used only when the vehicle is serviced and is subject to
high voltage.
■Nickel-metal hydride battery
Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. If disposed of improp-
erly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe burns and elec-
trical shock that may result in death or serious injury.
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