brake Lexus GS450h 2008 Scheduled Maintenace Guide / LEXUS 2008 GS450H QUICK GUIDE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30B13U)

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When Driving
Topic 3
Overview
Contents
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Topic 1
Before Driving
Topic 2
●StartingP. 2 1
●Tr a n s m i s s i o n P. 2 2
●Parking Brake P. 2 2
●Multi-information Display P. 2 3
●Tu r n S i g n a l L e v e rP. 2 4
●Emergency Flasher Switch P. 2 4
●Mode Select SwitchP. 2 4
●Intuitive Parking Assist P. 2 5
●Cruise ControlP. 2 6
●KeysP.9
●Smart Access System with
Push-button Start P.1 0
●Theft Deterrent System P.1 1
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
●Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control P. 2 7
●AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension System) P. 2 8
●TRAC/VSC Off Mode P. 2 8
●SeatsP.1 3
●Driving Position Memory
System P.1 4
●Head Restraints P.1 5
●Seat BeltsP.1 6
●Outside Rear View Mirrors P.1 7
●Inside Rear View MirrorP.1 8
●Steering WheelP.1 8
●Odometer/Trip Meter and
Trip Meter Reset Buttons P.1 8

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.32Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.31
P.24
P.32
See P.5
Inside door lock button P.51
Door lock switch P.51
Power window switches P.52
Window lock switch P.52
Multi-information
display
P.23
Driving position
memory switches
P.14
Parking brake pedal P.22
Trunk opener P.54
Fuel filler door opener P.53
See P. 6
Hood lock release lever P.53

When DrivingTopic 3
Starting ..................................................................... 21
Transmission........................................................... 22
Parking Brake ........................................................ 22
Multi-information Display.................................. 23
Turn Signal Lever .................................................. 24
Emergency Flasher Switch ................................ 24
Mode Select Switch............................................. 24
Intuitive Parking Assist ....................................... 25
Cruise Control ...................................................... 26
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control....................... 27
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension System) ............................................. 28
TRAC/VSC Off Mode ....................................... 28

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Starting
■Starting the hybrid system
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in “P”.
Depress the brake pedal.The “POWER” switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the “POWER” switch. The “READY” light comes on, showing
that’s the vehicle is ready to drive.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “P”.
Press the “POWER” switch.
■Changing “POWER” switch modes
To change “POWER” switch modes without turning on the hybrid system, press the
“POWER” switch without depressing the brake pedal. The modes can be changed in the
following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the hybrid system can be started by simply press-
ing the “POWER” switch, while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be us ed to start the hybrid system.)
ACCESSORY modeON mode
(Indicator light: amber)
OFF
(Indicator light: off)

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When DrivingWhen Driving
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Night Driving
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Tr a n s m i s s i o n
■ Shift positions
P Pa r k *
R Reverse
N Neutral (drive not engaged)
D Drive
S “S” mode
*: The hybrid system can only be started in “P”.
The vehicle can only be shifted out of “P”when the “POWER” switch is in ON mode
and the brake pedal is depressed.
■ “S” mode
“S” mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to “S”.
To u p s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward “+”.
To d o w n s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward “-”.
The selected shift range is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
Parking Brake
To s e t : firmly depress the parking brake pedal.
To r e l e a s e : depress the parking brake pedal
again.

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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Malfunction
indicator lampSRS warning light
ECB*1/VSC warning light
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Electric power steering
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light*2
For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

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Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning light
(On the cen-
ter panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning light
Tire pressure warning lighta
(On the
instrument
cluster)
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Master warning light
See the Owner’s Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rCruise control indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorDamping mode indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)“AFS OFF” indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor
*2
Fog light indicatorSlip indicator
“Hybrid SNOW” indicatorDriving ready indicator
“Hybrid PWR” indicator“VSC OFF” indicator
Shift position and shift range
indicators
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R
BAG OFF” indicators
For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
*1: Electronically Controlled Brake System*2: If equipped

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Driving Comfort
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
■ Unlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key. The mechanical key is stored inside the elec-
tronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
■Starting the hybrid system
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic
key to the “POWER” switch.
Press the “POWER” switch within 10 seconds
after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
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If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the battery, refer to the Ow ner’s Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer.

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If the hybrid system does not start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the hybrid
system. (P. 2 1 )
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Make sure that the steering lock is released.
To release the steering lock, gently turn the wheel
left or right while pres sing the “POWER” switch.
(  P.1 1 )
Brake pedal
Steering lock
If the hybrid system still does not start, see the Owner’s Manual for more information or
contact your Lexus dealer.