2007 Lexus GS450h service

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
4Maintenance and care

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Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus deal er before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.d tsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, im pair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full at tention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, ta lking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
When left unattended, children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle
into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing
with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehi-
cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremel y cold temperatures inside the vehicle can
be fatal to children.
■Dispose of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been removed, there
is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connec-
tors are touched. In the event of that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid
battery must be disposed of your Lexus dealer or a qualified service shop. If the
hybrid battery is not disposed of properly , they may cause electric shock that can
result in death or serious injury.

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1-1. Hybrid system
1
Before driving
High voltage componentsTake care when handling the hybrid sy stem, as it contains a high voltage
system (about 650V at maximum) as well as parts that become
extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the caution
labels attached to the vehicle. Inverter unit
Air conditioning compressor
Hybrid battery (Traction bat-
tery)
DC/DC converter
Service plug
Electric motor (Traction motor)
High voltage cables (orange
color)
Caution label

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1-1. Hybrid system
1
Before driving
■If a warning light comes on or a warning message is displayed, or the 12 volt bat-
tery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the sy stem again. If the
“READY” light does not come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■High voltage precautions
The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12 volt system. DC
and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe burns and electric
shock that may result in death or serious injury.
●Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts, cables and
their connectors.
●The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high voltage.
Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and always obey
the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service plug acce ss hole located in the luggage compart-
ment. The service plug is used only when the vehicle is serviced and is subject to
high voltage.
■Nickel-metal hydride battery
Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. If disposed of improp-
erly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe burns and elec-
trical shock that may result in death or serious injury.
■Emergency shut off system
●Carefully check to see if there are exposed high voltage parts or cables. Never
touch the parts or cables. (
P. 5 )
●Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked
onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as
soon as possible.

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1-6. Refueling
1
Before driving
■When the fuel filler door opener switch is inoperable
CAUTION
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so, may
result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to
ignite.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until
the sound cannot be heard before fully re moving the cap. In hot weather, pressur-
ized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their bodies to
come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle. 
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch an y person or object that is statically
charged. 
This may cause static electricity to build up , resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
If the fuel filler door opener switch is inopera-
ble, contact your Lexus dealer to service the
vehicle. If you must refuel your vehicle, you
can open the fuel filler door manually as
shown. The system to lower internal pressure
may not be functioning so you must turn the
cap slowly as the pressure releases. In addi-
tion, fuel may spill out during refueling. Fill the
fuel tank carefully and slowly.

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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropria te to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/inverter coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect th e level and specific gravity of
battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same si ze and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
■ Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
● Do not try to forcibly open a w indow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumul ated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that
may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the brakes.

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3-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear radio
reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the
antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
■XM® satellite radio
The optional Lexus genuine satellite radio tuner and antenna allows you to receive
and play XM
® satellite radio broadcasts. (Subscri ption is required. Not available in
Hawaii and Alaska.)
*
●XM® subscriptions 
For detailed information about XM® satellite radio or to subscribe, visit XM®
on the web at www.xmradio.com or call (800) 967-2346.
●Radio ID 
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a prob-
lem. Select “CH000” using the dial , and the receiver's 8-character ID
number will appear.
●Satellite tuner 
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompany-
ing Text Information of XM
® satellite radio.
*: Terms and services provided by XM® Radio are subject to change without
notice.