air conditioning Lexus GS450h 2008 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2008 GS450H (OM30A96U) Owner's Guide

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
If your hybrid system overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: 
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
If you do not see steam: Leave the hybrid system running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( P. 421)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: 
Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to
fall and then stop the hybrid system.
If the fan is not operating: 
Stop the hybrid system immed iately and call your local
Lexus dealer.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, check
the coolant level and inspect the
radiator core (radiator) for any
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of: 
(a) Curb weight 
(b) Accessory weight 
(c) Vehicle capacity weight 
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1* that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they replace, not previously
considered in curb weight or accessory weight,
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter 
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INFOInformation
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 232
ABS............................................................ 200
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 139
Active stabilizer suspension 
system.................................................... 200
Adaptive variable 
suspension system ............................. 199
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .........................451
Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................. 232
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 98
Airbag precautions for 
your child..............................................102
Airbag warning light ........................ 492
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions ........................................ 105
General airbag precautions ..........102
Locations of airbags............................ 95
Modification and disposal of 
airbags .................................................. 106
Proper driving posture ...................... 93
Side airbag precautions ...................102
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 98
SRS airbags ............................................. 95
Alarm ............................................................90
Antenna ....................................................250
Anti-lock brake system ..................... 200
Armrest ...................................................... 371
Ashtrays ....................................................366 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 250
AUX adapter ...................................... 302
Cassette player .................................. 253
CD player/changer ..........................257
DVD information .............................. 285
DVD player/changer ..................... 266
DVD video/audio............................. 269
MP3/WMA disc................................262
Optimal use .......................................... 297
Radio ........................................................244
Steering switches .............................. 303
Video CD ............................................... 281
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ..................................................... 160
Automatic light control system........ 158
AUX adapter ......................................... 302
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Battery 12 volt battery ...................................... 430
Checking............................................... 430
Hybrid battery 
(Traction battery)............................... 26
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ........................................ 534
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 215
Bluetooth
®................................................. 311
Brake Fluid ...........................................................429
Parking brake........................................ 147
Brake assist .............................................200
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