maintenance Lexus GS450h 2017 Owner's Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of warning
lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows, adjustment
before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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5-1. Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch/12.3-inch
display ......................................... 340
5-2. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front automatic
air conditioning system .........346
Rear air conditioning
system ......................................... 358
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators .......................... 361
5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list..........................366
• Interior lights .......................... 367
• Personal lights ....................... 367
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............369
• Glove box ...............................370
• Console box...........................370
• Cup holders ............................ 371
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 373
Trunk features.............................. 374
5-5. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 377
• Sun visors ................................ 377
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 377
• Clock.........................................378
• Ashtrays ...................................378
• Power outlets......................... 379
• Armrest ................................... 380
•Rear sunshade/
rear door sunshades .......... 380
• Coat hooks .............................382
• Assist grips............................. 383
ERA-GLONASS...................... 384
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................ 390
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ..................394
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements............................. 397
5Interior features
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................399
Hood ................................................ 401
Positioning a floor jack.............402
Engine compartment............... 403
12-volt battery............................... 412
Tires .................................................. 416
Tire inflation pressure...............429
Wheels............................................. 431
Air conditioning filter................433
Electronic key battery ..............435
Checking and replacing
fuses .............................................. 437
Light bulbs ..................................... 442
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...................452
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.................................453
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ................................454
If you think something
is wrong .......................................459
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds..........................................460
If a warning message
is displayed................................. 466
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with spare tire) ..... 498
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without spare
tire) ............................................... 509
If the hybrid system
will not start................................523
If the parking brake
cannot be released.................525
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............. 527
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ................................ 530
If your vehicle overheats .........535
If the vehicle becomes
stuck.............................................. 542
7When trouble arises

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8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)...................546
Fuel information ......................... 559
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ............. 561
8-3. Initialization
Item to initialize ........................... 576
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ...............................578
Alphabetical index................................ 582
8Vehicle specifications
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
• Audio system
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor
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791-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration ev en though the vehicle is able to move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For sa fety, apply the parking brake and make sure
to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occu r 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.
●Relay operating sounds such as a snap or so ft clank will be emitted from the hybrid bat- tery (traction battery), behind the rear se ats, when the hybrid system is started or stopped.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressedor as the accelerator pedal is released.
●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.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer regarding maintenance, repair, recy cling and disposal. Do not dispose of the
vehicle yourself.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 561)

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1-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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
ACCESSORY or ON mode to indi-
cate that the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transpon der chips that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prev ent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk using the entry function or wireless
remote control.
●Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or st opping the alarm

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Instrument cluster
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer/Hybrid System Indicator
Tachometer: Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Hybrid System Indicator: Displays hybrid system outp ut or regeneration level (P. 108)
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40C (-40F) to 50C (122 F). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 3 C (37F) or lower.
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P. 378)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P. 111)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P. 466)
Odometer, trip meter, maintenance required information and speed warning
display
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-pendently.
Maintenance required information: • Displays the maintenance required information when the power switch is inON mode.
• It can be reset from of the multi-information display. ( P. 111)
Speed warning:
Displays a warning when the speed set in of the multi-information display is exceeded. ( P. 562)
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 224)
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Switches between odometer, trip meter
and maintenance required information
displays. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Changing the display
Instrument panel light control
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■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tach ometer when driving mode is in sport mode. The settings of the tachometer display can be changed on the multi-information display.
( P. 111)
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precis ely controlled in order to help improve fuel
efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc. There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicleoperation and driving conditions are the same.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or thedisplay may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low sp eeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph]) • When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of agarage, tunnel, etc.)
• When the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus re tailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Pop-up display
In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa- tion display or the odometer/trip meter/ maintenance required information screen. The pop-up display function can be set on/off. ( P. 563)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Clock settings
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display.
(Customizable features P. 561)
If the screen shown to the right is displayed when trying to change the time display method
through ( P. 111) on the multi-informa-
tion display, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.