seat memory Lexus GS450h 2008 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2008 GS450H OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A96U)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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December 12, 2007 3:33 pm
1-1. Hybrid system ............................... 22Hybrid system ................................... 22
1-2. Key information ........................... 33 Keys ...................................................... 33
1-3. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk .................. 35
Smart access system with  push-button start .......................... 35
Wireless remote control .............. 47
Doors................................................... 50
Trunk..................................................... 55
1-4. Adjustable components 
(seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel) .......................... 58
Front seats ......................................... 58
Driving position memory 
system ............................................... 60
Head restraints................................. 64
Seat belts ............................................ 66
Steering wheel.................................. 73
Inside rear view mirror .................. 74
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 75 1-5. Opening and closing the
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windows and moon roof .......... 77
Power windows................................ 77
Moon roof ......................................... 80
1-6. Refueling ....................................... 83 Opening the fuel tank cap........... 83
1-7. Theft deterrent system.............. 88 Immobilizer system ....................... 88
Alarm.................................................... 90
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) ............................................. 92
1-8. Safety information ....................... 93 Correct driving posture ............... 93
SRS airbags ....................................... 95
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .................. 107
Child restraint sy stems ................. 113
Installing child restraints ............... 117
2-1. Driving procedures................... 128 Driving the vehicle ........................ 128
Power (ignition) switch ............... 138
Transmission ................................... 142
Turn signal lever............................. 146
Parking brake ................................. 147
1Before driving
2When driving

Before driving1
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December 12, 2007 3:30 pm
1-1. Hybrid system .................. 22Hybrid system ............................ 22
1-2. Key information ............... 33 Keys .............................................. 33
1-3. Opening, closing and 
locking the doors 
and trunk........................ 35
Smart access system with 
push-button start .................... 35
Wireless remote control ......... 47
Doors ........................................... 50
Trunk ............................................. 55
1-4. Adjustable components 
(seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel) .............. 58
Front seats .................................. 58
Driving position memory 
system ........................................ 60
Head restraints .......................... 64
Seat belts ..................................... 66
Steering wheel ........................... 73
Inside rear view mirror ............ 74
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 75 1-5. Opening and closing
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the windows and 
moon roof ........................ 77
Power windows .......................... 77
Moon roof ................................... 80
1-6. Refueling .......................... 83 Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 83
1-7. Theft deterrent system ... 88 Immobilizer system .................. 88
Alarm............................................ 90
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.)...................................... 92
1-8. Safety information........... 93 Correct driving posture ......... 93
SRS airbags ................................ 95
Front passenger occupant 
classification system............ 107
Child restraint systems .......... 113
Installing child restraints......... 117

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June 15, 2008 11:25 am
Driving position memory system (if equipped)
Your preferred driving position (the po sition of the driver’s seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer’s
memory and recalled with the touch of a bu tton. It is also possible to set this
function to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked. 
Three different driving positions can be entered into memory.
The same buttons are found on the fr ont passenger’s side, allowing the
position of the front passenger’s seat to be memorized.
■ Entering a position to memory
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While pushing the “SET” button,
push button “1”, “2” or “3” until
the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
STEP1
STEP2
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (driver
side only)
Memorized driving positions can be recalled when you unlock the
driver’s door using the entry functi on or wireless remote control and
open the driver’s door. Steering wh eel position is recalled when the
“POWER” switch is set to the ON mode.
■ Setting the linked door unlock operation
Set the driving positions into the memory system using the “1”, “2”
or “3” buttons on the driver’s side. ( P. 6 0 )
Turn the “POWER” switch to the OFF, then close the driver’s
door.
■ Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode. Push button “1”, “2” or “3” to
recall the memorized position.
STEP1
STEP2
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Push the “1”, “2” or “3” button on
the driver’s side and the button
on the wireless remote control at
the same time for about 1 second
until you hear a beep.
Open one of the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and th e alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is trigger ed, immediately stop the alarm.
( P. 9 0 )STEP3
■Canceling the linked do or unlock operation
Close the driver’s door with the “POWER” switch set to the OFF.
Push the “SET” button and the button on the wireless remote control
at the same time for about 1 second until you hear 2 beeps.
■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position (except for the tilt and telescopic steering column) can
be activated within 30 seconds after the co rresponding side door is opened, even if
the “POWER” switch is in the OFF.
■If any position memory button is push ed while the adjustments are being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the sy stem, push the desired button (“1” or “2”)
again.
■If the 12 volt battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is erased
when the battery is disconnected.
STEP4
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CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or
squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
If this happens, you can stop the moveme nt by pressing another driving position
memory button.

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■Linked mirror function when reversing
The outside rear view mirrors will automa tically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground. However, this function will
not operate when the mirror select switch is in the neutral position (neither “L” nor
“R” selected).
■One-touch adjustment of the mirror angle 
(vehicles with driving position memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entere d to memory and adjusted with the touch
of a button. ( P. 6 0 )
CAUTION
■While driving
Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded back.
●Before driving, be sure to extend mirrors and make an adjustment properly.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by
the moving mirror.
■When the mirror heaters are operating
Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.

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DoorsDoor lock................................ 35, 47, 50
Rear door child protector .................. 51
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....493
Driver’s seat position memory ...........60
Driving Correct posture .................................... 93
Procedures .............................................128
DVD player/changer.......................... 266
Electric power steering ..................... 200
Electronic key If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ......................531
Replacing battery .............................. 454
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ................491
If a warning message is displayed ........................................... 500
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ......................531
If the hybrid system 
will not start .......................................528
If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from “P”................................ 529
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ....................................... 534
If you have a flat tire ............... 517, 527
If you lose your keys.........................530
If you think something is 
wrong .................................................. 488
If your vehicle becomes stuck.......541
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 482
If your vehicle overheats ................538
Energy monitor......................................... 27 Engine
ACCESSORY mode .....................139
Compartment ..................................... 420
Hood ......................................................... 417
How to start the 
hybrid system..................................... 138
If the hybrid system 
will not start ....................................... 528
Overheating ........................................ 538
Power (ignition) switch .................... 138
Engine compartment cover ............... 421
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge ...................................................... 148
Engine/power control unit coolant Capacity ................................................ 548
Checking................................................ 427
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 215
Engine oil Capacity .................................................547
Checking................................................ 422
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 215
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 425
Event data recorder ............................ 489
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 375
Floor mats ................................................ 374
Fluid Brake ........................................................429
Washer....................................................434
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 161
Wattage ................................................. 552
Foot light .................................................. 352
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Front passenger occupant 
classification system .......................... 107
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light ..................................... 493
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 58
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 60
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Fuel Capacity................................................. 546
Fuel gauge ..............................................148
Gas station information ................. 596
Information............................................ 553
Refueling ................................................... 83
Messages ..................................................511
Fuel door..................................................... 83
Fuel filler door........................................... 83
Fuses.......................................................... 456
Garage door opener........................... 377
Gas station information ..................... 596
Gauges.......................................................148
Glove box ............................................... 356
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone).......................... 306
Head restraints..........................................64
Headlight aim .......................................... 471
Headlight cleaner .................................. 165 Headlights
Adaptive front lighting system...... 159
Discharge headlights 
precautions........................................ 479
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 474
Switch........................................................ 158
Wattage ..................................................552
Heaters Seat heaters ......................................... 369
Side mirror.............................................240
Hill-start assist control ....................... 200
Hood ............................................................417
Hooks Cargo ......................................................375
Shopping bag ......................................375
Hybrid system ........................................... 22 Emergency shut off system.............. 27
Energy monitor/consumption 
screen...................................................... 27
High voltage components ............... 26
Power meter.......................................... 148
Power (ignition) switch .................... 138
Identification Engine..................................................... 545
Electric motor ..................................... 545
Vehicle ................................................... 545
Ignition switch Power switch......................................... 138
Illuminated entry system .................... 352
I/M test....................................................... 413
Immobilizer system ................................ 88
Indicator lights......................................... 152
Initialization Items to initialize .................................575
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 74
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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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