Lexus GS450h 2013 Navigation Manual
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2013, Model line: GS450h, Model: Lexus GS450h 2013Pages: 100, PDF Size: 4.99 MB
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■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged. Always put
the shift lever in P when the vehicle is stoppe d. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the
vehicle with the shift lever in D or S to avoid discharging the battery.
■ Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or S.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or S.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move. For
safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the hybrid system starts or
stops.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the both sides of the rear
seatback.
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum
amount of fuel to add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 2.6 gal. [10.0 L,
2.2 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is
on a slope.)
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Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen
■Energy monitor
● How to display on the Remote Touch screen
Vehicles without a navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select “Info” on the “Menu” screen.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Energy”.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select “Info/Apps” on the “Menu” screen.
Select “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Energy”.
The “Energy Monitor” screen can be displayed on the “Side Display”. For details, refer
to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
● How to display on the multi-information display
Press the “DISP” button on the steering wheel several times to select the energy monitor
display.
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information display and the
Remote Touch screen.
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The flow of energy is displayed on the Remote Touch screen.
Amber: gasoline energy
Yellow: electrical energy
Light blue: energy recovery
A light blue arrow appears when regenerative braking
occurs.
The flow of energy is indicated by the movement of the arrows
on the multi-information display.
The displayed energy flow, battery level, etc. will change in response to the current driving
conditions.
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■Consumption
Vehicles with a navigation system: The consumption screen can be displayed on the “Side
Display”. For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info” on the “Menu”
screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, select “Fuel Consumption”.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info/Apps” on the “Menu”
screen.
Select “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, select “Fuel Consumption”.
● Trip information
If the “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Trip Information”.
Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15 min-
utes
Regenerated energy in the past 15
minutes
Displays the average vehicle speed
since the hybrid system was started.
Displays the elapsed time since the
hybrid system was started.
Cruising range
● Pa s t re c o r d
If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “Past Record”.
Updating the average fuel consump-
tion data
Resetting the past record data
Best recorded fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
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■Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an
improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message and
follow the instructions.
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Keys
■Electronic key
Smart access system with push-button start
(→ P.1 5 )
Wireless remote control (→ P.1 5 )
■Mechanical key
.To take out the mechanical key, push the
release button and take the key out.
Carry the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic key
battery is depleted or the entry function
does not operate properly, you will need
the mechanical key.
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■Wireless remote control
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s
door. Pressing the button again within
5 seconds unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof
(press and hold)
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Opens the trunk (press and hold)
If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
Sounds the alarm (press and hold)
*: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
Smart Access System wi th Push-button Start
■Entering the vehicle
Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
door. Grip the passenger’s door handle to
unlock all the doors.
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 sec-
onds after the doors are locked.
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The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
For details on starting the hybrid system, see page 20.
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■Exiting the vehicle
Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on
the upper part of the door handle) to lock
all the doors.
■Opening the trunk
Press the button.
If the vehicle is equipped with power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 96.
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Theft Deterrent System
■Immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after the power
switch has been turned off to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the
power switch has been turned to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode to indicate that the sys-
tem has been canceled.
■Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
To set the alarm:
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will be set automatically
after 30 seconds. The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.
To deactivate or stop the alarm:
● Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
● Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid system. (The
alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
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Front Seats
■Adjustment procedure
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment
switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
Seatback upper angle adjustment
switch (if equipped) Lumbar support adjustment switch
Pelvic support adjustment switch (if
equipped)
Seat cushion length adjustment switch
(if equipped)
Seatback side support adjustment
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Driving Position Memory
■Entering a position to memory
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view mirrors to the desired
positions. (When memorizing the front pass enger’s seat, adjust the front passenger’s
seat to the desired positions.)
While pressing the “SET” button, or within 3
seconds after the “SET” button is pressed,
press button “1”, “2” or “3” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has already been pre-
set, the previously recorded position will be
overwritten.
■Recalling the memorized position
Press button “1”, “2” or “3” to recall the
desired position.
■Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (driver’s side
only)
While pressing the button to recall the posi-
tion, press the driver’s door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until the signal
beeps.
The driving position is recalled when the
driver’s door is unlocked using the entry
function or wireless remote control and the
driver’s door is opened.
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat, steering wheel and out-
side rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled by pressing a button.
The same buttons are found on the front passenger’s side, allowing the position of the
front passenger’s seat to be memorized (if equipped).
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