key Lexus GS450h 2010 Using The Audio System / LEXUS 2010 GS450H (OM30C81U) Service Manual

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior............. 442
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior .............. 4454-2. Maintenance
Maintenance 
requirements........................ 448
General maintenance .......... 450
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ............................... 453
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ........................... 454
Hood ........................................... 457
Positioning a floor jack ......... 458
Engine compartment ........... 460
Tires............................................. 475
Tire inflation pressure........... 485
Wheels ...................................... 489
Air conditioning filter ............ 491
Electronic key battery.......... 494
Checking and replacing 
fuses ........................................ 496
Headlight aim ........................... 511
Light bulbs ................................. 514

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Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
■You will need the following items:
●Flathead screwdriver
●Small Phillips-head screwdriver
●Lithium battery (CR1632)
■Replacing the battery
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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■If the electronic key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●The operational range is reduced.
■Use a CR1632 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, jewelers, or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by your Lexus
dealer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer
can replace the battery for you.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. 
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other components inside the electronic key.
●Do not bend the battery terminals.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............... 522
If your vehicle needs 
to be towed ............................ 523
If you think something is 
wrong ....................................... 531
Event data recorder .............. 5325-2. Steps to take in an 
emergency
If a warning light turns 
on or a warning buzzer 
sounds..................................... 534
If a warning message is 
displayed................................ 543
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles 
with standard tires) ............. 560
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles 
with run-flat tires)................ 570
If the hybrid system will 
not start .................................. 572
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P”.................... 573
If you lose your keys ............... 574
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly .................. 575
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ............................ 578
If your vehicle overheats ...... 581
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck........................................ 584
If your vehicle has to be stopped 
in an emergency .................. 586

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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message and light turn off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once(Comes on for 10 seconds)
(Flashing)
The electronic key
is not detected
when attempting
to start the hybrid
system.Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.
Once3 times
(Flashing)
An open door
other than the
driver’s door is
closed while the
electronic key is
outside the detec-
tion range and the
“POWER” switch
is in ACCES-
SORY or ON
mode.
Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.

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Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once3 times
(Flashing)
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was opened
and closed with
the shift lever in P
without turning off
the “POWER”
switch.
Tu r n t h e
“POWER”
switch to
OFF or con-
firm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.
Contin-
uousContin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashing)
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
any shift position
other than P was
selected without
turning off the
“POWER” switch.
•Shift the
shift lever
to “P”.
•Confirm
the loca-
tion of the
electronic
key.

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Interior
buzzerExterior
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procedure
Once(Comes on for 10 seconds)
(Flashing)
The electronic key
battery is low.Replace the
battery.
(P. 4 9 4 )

An open door has
been closed and
the “POWER”
switch has been
turned twice to
the ACCES-
SORY mode from
OFF.
Press the
“POWER”
switch while
applying the
brakes.

(Flashing)
The steering lock
has not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
“POWER” switch.
The “POWER”
switch indicator
will flash green for
15 seconds.Press the
“POWER”
switch again
while turn-
ing the
steering
wheel with
the brake
pedal
depressed.

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Interior
buzzerExterior
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procedure
Once
(Comes on for 60 seconds)The electronic key
does not operate
properly.
P. 5 7 5

(Comes on for 10 seconds)

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If the hybrid system will not start
If the hybrid system will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (
P. 150), consider each of the following points.
■The hybrid system will not start even if you are carrying the cor-
rect electronic key
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The electronic key battery may be discharged. (P. 575)
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Add fuel to the vehicle.
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (P. 99)
■The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The 12 volt battery may be discharged. (P. 5 7 8 )
●The 12 volt battery terminal connections may be loose or cor-
roded.
■The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does
not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the 12 volt battery terminals may be discon-
nected.
●The 12 volt battery may be discharged. (P. 5 7 8 )
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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If you lose your keys
New genuine Lexus keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using one of
the other keys and the key number stamped on your key number plate.