air conditioning Lexus GS450h 2010 Using The Audio System / LEXUS 2010 GS450H (OM30C81U) Owner's Guide

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5-1. Essential information
GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
January 28, 2010 10:42 am
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
■Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
■Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
October 13, 2015 12:41 pm
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. Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the
hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. (P. 4 6 1 )
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 immediately and call your 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
GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
February 1, 2010 11:10 am
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
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

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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
January 28, 2010 10:21 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
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics

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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
February 1, 2010 11:29 am
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................259
ABS.............................................................. 214
ACCESSORY mode ............................151
Active stabilizer suspension 
system...................................................... 214
Adaptive variable 
suspension system ............................. 213
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .........................491
Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................. 259
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 110
Airbag precautions for 
your child................................................114
Airbag warning light ........................535
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions ........................................... 117
General airbag precautions ............114
Locations of airbags...........................107
Modification and disposal of 
airbags .................................................... 118
Proper driving posture .................... 105
Side airbag precautions .....................114
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 110
SRS airbags ............................................107Alarm ............................................................ 101
Antenna .................................................... 279
Anti-lock brake system ........................214
Armrest ......................................................415
Ashtrays..................................................... 410
Audio input................................................341
Audio system
Antenna................................................... 279
Audio input............................................. 341
AUX port ................................................ 341
Bluetooth
® audio ............................... 321
CD player/changer ......................... 282
DVD information ................................ 310
DVD player/changer ......................293
DVD video/audio..............................293
iPod
®.......................................................329
MP3/WMA disc............................... 289
Optimal use ......................................... 339
Portable music player ....................... 341
Radio ........................................................ 273
Steering switches ...............................342
USB memory .......................................329
Video CD ............................................. 307
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ...................................................... 173
Automatic light control system.......... 171
AUX port...................................................341
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