ECO mode Lexus GS450h 2018 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2018 GS450H OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30G62U)

271-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the ped-
als while driving. An unexpectedly high spee d may result or it may become difficult to
stop the vehicle. This could lead to an ac cident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely using the retain ing hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the correct place with all the provided retain-
ing hooks (clips). Be especially careful to per-
form this check after cleaning the floor.
●With the hybrid system stopped and the shift
lever in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor
to make sure it does not interfere with the
floor mat.

771-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mech anical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
●A locked trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry
function or wireless remote control.
●The hood is opened.
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.
Do one of the following to de activate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors.
●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.)
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that asystem check is being performed. They will turn off after the “READY” indicator turns
on. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There ma y be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*3:F SPORT models
*4: The light flashes or illuminate s to indicate a malfunction.
*5: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
(If equipped)
LKA warning light
( → P. 407)
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 195)*1
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 200)*2
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 201)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 200) *3, 4
Slip indicator ( →P. 270)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 200)
*2VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 271)
(If equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 203)*2, 5
(If equipped)
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) warning light
(→ P. 226)
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 243, 255)
*6, 7
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 260)

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Instrument cluster
●Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
(If equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator (→P. 243)
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator ( →P. 260)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 243, 255)
*3Brake hold standby
indicator ( →P. 198)
(If equipped)
LKA indicator (→ P. 238)*3Brake hold operated
indicator (→P. 198)
*2, 8“AIR BAG
ON/OFF”
indicator ( →P. 46)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 196)
*9Low outside temperature
indicator ( →P. 88)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 196)
“READY” indicator
( → P. 182)
EV indicator ( →P. 67)
EV drive mode indicator
(→ P. 187)
Eco drive mode indicator
(→ P. 258) “SPORT S” indicator
(
→ P. 258)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( → P. 258) “Customize” indicator
(
→ P. 258)
Snow mode indicator
( → P. 190)

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F SPORT models
*1: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There ma y be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*3: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the “READY” indicator turns
on. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*4: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the power switch is in ON mode , the BSM function is enabled on of
the multi-information display
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information display, the
power switch is turned to ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 °F (3 °C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on. Eco drive mode indicator
(
→ P. 258) “SPORT S” indicator
(
→ P. 258)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( → P. 258) “CUSTOMIZE” indicator
(
→ P. 258)
Snow mode indicator
( → P. 190)

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Instrument cluster
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. 92)
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40 °F (-40 °C) to 122 °F
(50 °C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 37 °F (3 °C) or lower.
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the anal og clock on the instrument panel. (→P. 315)
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. 95)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction ( →P. 410)
Odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehi cle 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 inform ation when the power switch is in ON
mode.
• It can be reset from of th e multi-information display. (→P. 95)
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range (→P. 189)
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■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine reaches a set
speed while the tachometer is dis-
played, a ring-shaped indicator is
displayed on the tachometer.
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds 5000 rpm while the
tachometer is displayed, an afterim-
age of the tachometer needle is dis-
played at the highest engine speed
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■Hybrid System IndicatorCharge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (durin g full power driving
etc.)
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the
driving mode is other than the sport mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
●Charge area indi cates regeneration* status.
Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration”
refers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical
energy.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
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■Energy monitor
→P. 109
■G-forces
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehicle
Also displays, around the periphery of the G-force display, the left and right
steering amount, accelerator pedal input, and brake fluid pressure
Acceleration G-force on the
vehicle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Record of the maximum G-forces
Steering amount
Actual vehicle conditions may differ fr om the displayed information depending on
road conditions, temperature, vehicle speed and other factors.
Use this informat ion as reference.
●Resetting the record of maximum G-forces
Press and hold to reset the record.
●Peak hold function (F SPORT models)
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are generated, the G-force value display will
turn amber and be held for 2 seconds.
■Tire inflation pressure
Displays inflation pressure of each tire.
The inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be displayed.
■LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) vehicl e sway warning (if equipped)
→ P. 234
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■Display off
A blank screen is displayed
*1: Displayed when the item is set in “Drive Info 1”, “Drive Info 2” or “Drive Info 3”.
( → P. 495)
*2: The function can be reset by pressing th e of the meter control switches for longer
than 1 second when the item to reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can be reset, the item selection screen will appear.
The settings of the following items can be changed, refer to P. 494
For functions that can be enabled or disabled, the function switches between on and
off each time is pressed.
■ (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if equipped) (→ P. 234)
■ (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped) ( →P. 223)
■ (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped) ( →P. 201)
■ (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped) (→ P. 260)
■
Select to set the display mode of the clock.
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Scheduled Maintenance (→ P. 344)
●Oil Maintenance (→ P. 357)
●TPMS (Tire pressure warning system) (→ P. 367)
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Language
Select to change the la nguage on the display.
●Units
Select to change the unit of measure.
Settings display