2007 Lexus GS450h trunk

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Before driving
Tr u n k
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, smart access system with
push-button start or wireless remote control.
■Wireless remote control
 P. 2 2
■ Trunk opener
Open the trunk lid.
■ Smart access system with push-button start
 P. 1 4

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Luggage security systemThe trunk opener feature using the tru nk opener switch, wireless remote
control and smart access system with push-button start can be disabled
by turning off a switch inside the glove box. This function allows you to
keep valuables safety locked in the tru nk when leaving a key with a park-
ing attendant.
Enabled
Disabled
After turning off the trunk opener main switch, lock the glove box using
the mechanical key. Take the mechanic al key for your own use and pro-
vide the attendant with the electronic key only. ( P. 11)

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■Tr u n k l i d c l o s e r
In the event that the trunk lid is left slightly open (not latched properly), the trunk
easy closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position.
■Tr u n k l i g h t
When the trunk light switch is set to ON, the trunk light turns on when the trunk is
opened.
■Tr u n k h a n d l e
■Internal trunk release lever
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 4 74 )
ON
OFF
Use the trunk handle when closing the trunk.
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling down
on the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the trunk lid closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings fr om being thrown out, but also prevents
exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehi cle as they may lock themselves in the
vehicle or trunk, which coul d cause the child to overheat or suffocate resulting in
death or serious injury.
■When the trunk has not been fully closed
Be careful that your fingers do not get caught by the trunk lid when it is closing auto-
matically.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the trunk lid closer
Do not apply excessive force when the closer is operating.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm
Deactivating or stopping the alarmDo one of the following:
● Unlock the doors or trunk using the smart access system with push-
button start or the wireless remote control.
● Start the hybrid system. (The alarm wi ll be deactivated or stopped after
a few seconds.)
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alar m, check that there is no one in the vehi-
cle, and that all windows and moon roof are closed before locking the vehicle.
The alarm warns of forcible entry using the horn and lights.
To arm the alarm, exit the vehi-
cle, make sure that the doors,
trunk and hood are closed, and
lock all the doors.
The system will operate auto-
matically once the indicator
changes from lit to flashing.

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
Convertible seat
Booster seat
■When the child restraint system is not in use
Leave the child restraint system properly secured on the seat. Do not store the
restraint loosely on a passen ger seat or in the trunk.
■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system
Get an appropriate child restra int system for the child. If a child is too large for a
child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle's seat belt. 
(  P. 4 0 )

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2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the hybrid system
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. 
Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
●The driver should pay attention to pedest rians when the vehicle is powered only
by the electric motor (traction motor). Because there is no engine sounds, the
pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
●Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or
roll forward while the shift lever is in “R”. 
Doing so may cause the hybrid system not to operate or lead to poor brake and
steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
that the trunk is closed. 
Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and eventu-
ally, death. Have the cause of the problem inspected immediately.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
■When the radar sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles are in
front of you. 
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles, the prox-
imity alarm ( P. 453) will not be activated, and an accident may result.
●Vehicles that cut in suddenly
●Vehicles traveling at low speeds
●Vehicles that are not moving
●Vehicles with small rear ends (tra ilers with no load on board etc.)
●Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control may not function
correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the foll owing conditions as the radar sensor may
not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and an accident may result.
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the function-
ing of the sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the trunk, etc.)
●When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
●When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
■To ensure the radar sensor functions correctly
Do not do the following to the sensor or grille cover as doing so may cause the sen-
sor not to function correctly and could result in an accident.
●Stick or attach anything to them
●Leave them dirty
●Disassemble, subject them to strong shocks
●Modify or paint them
●Replace them with non-genuine parts