Brake Lexus GS450h 2009 Manual PDF

584
6-1. Specifications
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
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
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 584 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM

602
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
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
Enhanced VSCEnhanced Vehicle Stability Control
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INFOInformation
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 602 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM

604
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................248
ABS.............................................................. 214
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 149
Active stabilizer suspension system...................................................... 214
Adaptive variable
suspension system ............................. 213
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .......................469
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 248
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions......... 106
Airbag precautions for your child............................................... 110
Airbag warning light ........................... 511
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................................113
General airbag pr ecautions ........... 110
Locations of airbags.......................... 103
Modification and disposal of airbags .....................................................114
Proper driving posture ...................... 101
Side airbag precautions .................... 110
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ..................... 106
SRS airbags ........................................... 103
Alarm ............................................................98
Antenna .................................................... 267
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 214
Armrest.................................................... 388
Ashtrays ................................................... 383
Audio input ............................................... 319 Audio system
Antenna...................................................267
Audio input............................................. 319
Cassette player ...................................270
CD player/changer .......................... 274
DVD information .............................. 302
DVD player/changer ..................... 283
DVD video/audio............................. 286
MP3/WMA disc................................279
Optimal use ........................................... 314
Portable music player ....................... 319
Radio ......................................................... 261
Steering switches .............................. 320
Video CD ............................................. 298
Automatic headlight leveling system ....................................................... 171
Automatic light control system.........169
Back-up lights Wattage ..................................................573
Battery 12 volt battery .......................................447
Checking................................................447
Hybrid battery
(Traction battery)...............................28
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 553
Preparing and checking
before winter..................................... 232
Bluetooth
®.............................................. 328
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 446
Parking brake........................................ 157
Brake assist ...............................................214
A
B
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 604 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM

606
Alphabetical index
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
DoorsDoor lock.................................. 39, 51, 54
Rear door child protector ................ 55
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ...... 512
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 66
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 101
Procedures ............................................ 138
DVD player/changer..........................283
Electric power steering ....................... 214
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ................... 550
Replacing battery ...............................472
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ............... 510
If a warning message is displayed ............................................. 519
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ................... 550
If the hybrid system
will not start ....................................... 547
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P”................................548
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged .......................................553
If you have a flat tire ............ 536, 546
If you lose your keys.........................549
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 507
If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 560
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................................... 501
If your vehicle overheats ................ 557
Energy monitor......................................... 29 Engine
ACCESSORY mode .....................149
Compartment ..................................... 438
Hood ....................................................... 435
How to start the hybrid system..................................... 148
If the hybrid system will not start ........................................547
Overheating ........................................ 557
Power (ignition) switch .................... 148
Engine compartment cover ............. 439
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 159
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................................ 569
Checking................................................444
Preparing and checking before winter..................................... 232
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 567
Checking............................................... 440
Preparing and checking
before winter..................................... 232
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 442
Enhanced vehicle stability control .....................................................214
Event data recorder ............................508
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 392
Floor mats ..................................................391
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 446
Washer..................................................... 451
Fog lights
Switch .........................................................172
Wattage ..................................................573
E
F
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 606 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM

609
Alphabetical index
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
Parking brake .......................................... 157
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Switch ........................................................169
Wattage ................................................. 573
Personal lights ......................................... 371
Portable music player .......................... 319
Power meter ............................................ 159
Power outlet ........................................... 385
Power windows........................................ 85
Pre-collision system .............................. 221
Radar cruise control .............................183
Radiator.................................................... 445
Radio ........................................................... 261
Radio data system.................................263
Rear sunshade....................................... 389
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Wattage ................................................. 573
Rear view monitor system .................. 210
Rear window defogger ...................... 256
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................472
Fuses .........................................................474
Light bulbs ............................................ 492
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 598
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 74
Automatic locking retractor.............76
Child restraint system installation ............................................ 125
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts......................................424 Emergency locking retractor.......... 76
How to wear your seat belt ............. 74
How your child should wear
the seat belt ...........................................77
Pre-collision seat belts ....................... 76
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 76
Reminder light ...................................... 512
Seat belt extenders ...............................77
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 75
Seat heaters/ventilators..................... 387
Seating capacity ....................................386
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 64
Adjustment precautions ....................65
Child seats/child restraint
system installation............................ 125
Cleaning ................................................. 423
Driver’s seat position memory .......66
Head restraint ......................................... 70
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 101
Seat heaters ......................................... 386
Service reminder indicators ............. 163
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ............................... 548
Transmission.......................................... 152
Shift lock system ....................................548
Shopping bag hooks............................ 392
Side airbags.............................................. 103
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 169
Side mirror Adjusting and folding..........................83
Mirror position memory....................66P
R
S
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 609 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM

611
Alphabetical index
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
TransmissionIf the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ...............................548
Mode select switch ............................ 153
“S” mode .................................................. 154
Transmission .......................................... 152
Trip meter.................................................. 159
Trunk Opener...................................................... 59
Trunk light ................................................ 60
Wattage ................................................. 573
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Switch ........................................................156
Wattage ................................................. 573
Vanity lights Vanity lights ..........................................380
Wattage ................................................. 573
Vanity mirrors........................................ 380
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 215
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management .................. 215
Vehicle identification number ........ 565
Vehicle load limits.................................. 231
Ventilators............................................... 386
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................................ 510
Downshifting..........................................155
Open door ............................................ 512
Seat belt reminder .............................. 512 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 511
Brake system......................................... 510
Charging system................................. 510
Electric power steering warning light ........................................ 511
Electronically controlled brake system ................ 511
Low fuel level ........................................ 512
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 511
Master warning light.......................... 513
Open door ............................................. 512
Pre-collision system............................. 511
Seat belt reminder light.................... 512
SRS airbags.............................................. 511
Tire pressure warning light ............ 512
Warning messages Anti-lock brake system ...................... 511
Brake assist .............................................. 511
Charging system................................. 510
Dynamic radar cruise control..................................... 521
Engine oil level ....................................526
Engine oil maintenance ..................526
Engine oil pressure ............................ 519
Headlight............................................... 520
Hood ........................................................524
Hybrid system...........................519, 528
Intuitive parking assist .................................. 521, 521, 531
Moon roof .............................................525
Open door ............................................524
Parking brake ......................................525
Pre-collision system................521, 527
Refueling................................................ 530
V
W
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 611 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM

615
What to do if...
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 5 1 0If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or orv
P. 5 1 0P. 5 1 1
P. 5 1 2
or
P. 5 1 1P. 5 1 2
P. 5 1 1P. 5 1 2
P. 5 1 2P. 5 1 1
P. 5 1 1P. 5 1 1
P. 5 1 2P. 5 1 1
P. 5 1 0P. 5 1 3
*: Electronically Controlled Brake
System
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ECB* warning lightTire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
SRS warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightSlip indicator
Charging system warning
lightMaster warning light
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 615 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM