display Lexus GS450h 2008 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2008 GS450H QUICK GUIDE OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30B13U)

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Overview
Contents
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Before Driving
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●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

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Before Driving
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Inside Rear View Mirror
To turn auto mode on/off, press the auto button.
The indicator comes on when auto mode is
turned on.
Steering Wheel
Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver
Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset
Buttons
Changes the display.
Resets the trip meter driving range to “0”.
The mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically reduces glare.
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The steering wheel retracts automatically when the “POWER” switch is turned OFF to
allow for easy exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to its previously set
position when the “POWER” switch is switched to ACCESSORY or ON mode.
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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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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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Multi-information Display
■Display information
● Energy monitor
● Trip information
Driving range
 Average fuel consumption after refueling
 Current fuel consumption
 Average vehicle speed
● Intuitive parking assist information
(if equipped)
● Dynamic radar cruise control settings
(if equipped)
● Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e s
■Changing the display
Trip information items can be switched by press-
ing the “DISP” switch.
The multi-information display shows information about your vehicle, including the items
shown below.
■ When using the intuitive parking assist or dy namic radar cruise control, the appropriate
display is shown on the screen.
■ If a problem is detected in any of the vehicl e’s systems, a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display.

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Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped)
■Turning the system on and off
The system can be turned on and off using the
intuitive parking assist switch.
■Screen display
Multi-information display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles detected by the dual sen-
sors
Indicates the steering maneuvers required to
avoid an obstacle
Indicates obstacles detected by the rear cor-
ner sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the back sen-
sors
T
ouch screen
The system uses a screen display and buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the
vehicle when parking or driving at low speed.
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Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (If Equipped)
■Cruise control display
Cruise control settings are shown on the multi-
information display.
Vehicle ahead indicator
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Preset speed
■Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Press the “ON-OFF” button.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
Following distance can be adjusted using the
vehicle-to-vehicle dist ance control switch.
■Conventional (constant speed) cruise control mode
Press the “ON-OFF” button.
Push the lever forward and hold for at least
one second.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
■Adjusting the speed setting
To increase speed : push the lever up.
To decrease speed : push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
■ Canceling
To temporarily cancel the dynamic radar cruise
control, pull the lever.
To turn the system off, press the “ON-OFF” but-
ton.
Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control mode.
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The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the pr eset cruising speed as long
as no vehicle is detected ahead.

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Touch Screen
By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the audio system, air conditioning
and adjust the screen display, etc. For details, see the Owner’s Manual.*: See Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
When you press this button...This display appears.
“CLIMATE”Air conditioning operation screen
“AUDIO”Audio control screen
“INFO”Information screen
“DISP”Display screen
Trip informationTrip information screen
MaintenanceMaintenance screen*
TelephoneTelephone screen
Adjust ClockAdjust clock screen
CalendarCalendar screen*
“LEXUS Park Assist”LEXUS Park Assist setting screen
LanguageSelect language screen
Screen SettingScreen setting screen
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Air Conditioning System
Press to display the air conditioning operation screen. For details, refer to the Owner’s
Manual.
Vehicles with navigation system
Vehicles without navigation system
Air conditioning operation screen display button
Driver’s side temperature control
Automatic mode
Dual operation switch
Passenger’s side temperature control
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