2007 Lexus GS450h maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of informat ion contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-4. Using the hands-free 
system......................................... 261
Hands-free system ....................... 261
Using the Bluetooth
® 
phone ............................................. 265
Setting the hands-free 
system ............................................ 278
3-5. Using the interior lights ......... 303 Interior lights list........................... 303
3-6. Using the storage 
features ..................................... 306
List of storage fe atures.............. 306
3-7. Other interior features............ 312 Sun visors.......................................... 312
Vanity mirror ................................... 313
Clock .................................................. 314
Outside temperature 
display ............................................. 315
Ashtrays ............................................ 316
Cigarette lighter ............................ 317
Power outlet .................................... 318
Seat heaters ..................................... 319
Seat heaters and 
ventilators ...................................... 321
Armrest ............................................ 323
Rear sunshade ............................... 324
Floor mats........................................ 326
Trunk features................................ 327
Garage door opener .................. 329
Compass........................................... 334
Lexus Link System ...................... 338 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 352
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior .......................... 352
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior............................ 354
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 357 Maintenance requirements ..... 357
General maintena nce ............... 359
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ...................................... 362
4-3. Do-it-yourself 
maintenance............................ 363
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions .................................. 363
Hood.................................................. 366
Positioning the jack ..................... 367
Engine compartm ent.................. 369
Tires .................................................. 383
Tire inflation pressure................. 393
Wheels.............................................. 397
Air conditioning filter.................. 399
Electronic key battery ................. 401
Checking and replacing 
fuses ............................................... 403
Headlight aim.................................. 419
Light bulbs ........................................ 421
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5-1. Essential information .............. 428If your vehicle needs to be 
towed.............................................. 428
If you think something is 
wrong ............................................. 435
Event data recorder .................... 436
5-2. Steps to take in an 
emergency .............................. 438
If a warning light turns on or a 
warning buzzer sounds............... 438
If a warning message is 
displayed....................................... 444
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles 
with run-flat tires) ...................... 460
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles 
with standard tires) .................... 461
If the hybrid system will not 
start .................................................. 471
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P .............................. 472
If you lose your keys .................... 473
When the electronic key 
battery is discharged ............... 474
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ................................... 476
If your vehicle overheats .......... 480
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck............................................... 483 6-1. Specifications............................ 486
Maintenance data ........................ 486
Fuel information ............................ 495
Tire information ........................... 498
6-2. Customization ........................... 510 Customizable features ............... 510
6-3. Initialization ................................ 514 Items to initialize ............................ 514
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners................................... 516
Alphabetical index.................... 518
What to do if............................... 526
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For US owners
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1-1. Hybrid system
■Charging the battery
●As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is
left parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly discharge. For this rea-
son, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30
minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid battery becomes fully discharged and
you are unable to jump-start the vehicle with the 12 volt battery, contact your
Lexus dealer.
●If the shift lever is in “N”, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift lever in
“D” or “S” to avoid discharging the battery.
■After the 12 volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not st op even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibrat ion even though the vehicle is able to
move. Always put the shift lever in “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 fr om the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid ba ttery (traction battery) behind the rear
seat 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 transmissi on when the hybrid system starts or
stops.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard from the regenerative brake when you press the brake
pedal.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
●You may hear cooling fan sounds coming from the air intake vents behind the
rear seat.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main tenance, repair, recycling and disposal.
Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

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Before driving
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of hybrid vehicle 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.
■Certifications for the hybrid vehicle immobilizer system For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must a ccept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The vehicle's keys have built-in tran sponder chips that prevent the hybrid
system from starting if the 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.
The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been
turned “OFF” to indicate that
the system is operating.
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1

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3-1. Using the touch screen
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Interior features
The initial screen
If the power switch is set to “ACC” or
“IG-ON” mode, the initializing screen
will be displayed for a few seconds as
the system starts up.
SwitchesPa g e
“CLIMATE”P. 1 9 2
“A U D I O ”P. 2 0 0
“INFO” (Displaying the “Informa-
tion” screen)P. 1 8 4
“DISP” (Adjusting the display)P. 1 8 8
Trip Information. (Displaying the
“Trip Information” screen)P. 6
MaintenanceNavigation System Owner's Manual
Te l e p h o n eP. 2 6 5
CalendarNavigation System Owner's Manual
“LEXUS Park Assist”P. 1 5 5
LanguageP. 1 8 7
Screen SettingP. 1 9 0
Adjust ClockP. 3 1 4 /
Navigation System Owner's Manual

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3-1. Using the touch screen
Screen settingsPress .
Touch on the “Information” screen.
The following screen se ttings can be changed.
Automatic transition
20 seconds after air-conditioning
or audio system use, the system will
return the display to the previous
screen.
Switch color
You can select the switch color.
Delete personal data
The following personal data is
deleted:
• User selection settings
•Phone book data
• Dialed numbers and received calls
•Speed dial
• Bluetooth
® phone data
•Security code
• Maintenance conditions*
• Maintenance information “off” setting*
•Memory points*
•Areas to avoid*
• Previous points*
• Route trace*
*: If the navigation system is equipped
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Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and care ........ 352Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior........................ 352
Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior......................... 354 4-2. Maintenance........................... 357
Maintenance requirements............................ 357
General maintena nce ............. 359
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ................................... 362
4-3. Do-it-yourself 
maintenance......................... 363
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ............................... 363
Hood .............................................. 366
Positioning the jack .................. 367
Engine compartment .............. 369
Tires ................................................. 383
Tire inflation pressure .............. 393
Wheels .......................................... 397
Air conditioning filter .............. 399
Electronic key battery .............. 401
Checking and replacing 
fuses ............................................. 403
Headlight aim .............................. 419
Light bulbs...................................... 421