2007 Lexus GS450h suspension

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2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers .................... 122
Headlight switch ............................ 122
Fog light switch .............................. 125
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................. 126
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 128
2-4. Using other driving 
systems ....................................... 129
Cruise control ................................ 129
Dynamic radar cruise 
control............................................. 132
Intuitive parking assist ................... 141
Rear view monitor system ......... 160
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .................. 163
Driving assist systems.................. 164
PCS (Pre-Collision 
System) ........................................... 169
2-5. Driving information ................... 172 Cargo and luggage ....................... 172
Vehicle load limits ......................... 175
Winter driving tips ........................ 176
Trailer towing ................................... 181
Dinghy towing ................................ 182 3-1. Using the touch screen ........... 184
Touch screen .................................. 184
Setting the touch screen ............ 187
3-2. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger ............. 192
Automatic air conditioning 
system ............................................. 192
Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers.................. 199
3-3. Using the audio system........... 200 Audio system type ...................... 200
Using the radio.............................. 203
Using the cassette player .......... 212
Using the CD player.................... 216
Playing MP3 and WMA 
discs ................................................ 224
Using the DVD player ............... 232
Playing DVD video/audio........ 235
Playing video CD ......................... 247
DVD player and DVD video 
disc information .......................... 251
Optimal use of the audio/ 
video system................................ 255
Using the steering switches ..... 259
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1-8. Safety information
CAUTION
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications with-
out consulting your Lexus dealer. The SRS airbag may malfunction or deploy
(inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replac ement of the steering wheel, instrument
panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side
rail
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender , front bumper, or side of the occupant
compartment
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kangaroo bar
etc.)
●Modifications to the vehi cle's suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

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2-1. Driving procedures .................. 96Driving the vehicle ....................... 96
Starting the hybrid system ...... 103
Transmission ................................. 106
Turn signal lever ........................... 110
Parking brake .................................. 111
2-2. Instrument cluster.................... 112 Gauges and meters .................... 112
Indicators and warning 
lights................................................ 116
Multi-information display.......... 119 2-3. Operating the lights and
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windshield wipers................. 122
Headlight switch.......................... 122
Fog light switch ........................... 125
Windshield wipers and 
washer .......................................... 126
Headlight cleaner switch ........ 128
2-4. Using other driving 
systems .................................... 129
Cruise control .............................. 129
Dynamic radar cruise 
control ......................................... 132
Intuitive parking assist ................ 141
Rear view monitor system ...... 160
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) ............... 163
Driving assist systems............... 164
PCS (Pre-Collision 
System)......................................... 169
2-5. Driving information................ 172 Cargo and luggage.................... 172
Vehicle load limits ....................... 175
Winter driving tips ...................... 176
Trailer towing.................................. 181
Dinghy towing ............................. 182

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
AVS controls the suspension according to the road and driving conditions.
Selecting an optimum driving mode allows good vehicle posture and steer-
ing wheel operation in conjunction with VGRS, EPS and active stabilizer
suspension system (if equipped).
Sports mode
For winding mountain road driv-
ing or high speed driving.
Normal mode
For normal driving.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied
upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Restrains the vehicle from slipping when driving on slick road surfaces or
in the event of sudden braking.
■BA (Brake Assist)
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding wh en swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces.
■ TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevents the rear wheels from spinning when
starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■Hill-start assist control
Helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on an
incline or slippery slope. It operates for approximately 5 seconds at maxi-
mum.
■ VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering)
Adjusts the wheel turning angle in accordance with the vehicle speed and
steering wheel movement.
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel.
■Active stabilizer suspension system (if equipped)
Turns at smaller angles to main tain the stable vehicle posture.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
■The hill-start assist control may not operate effectively when
●On steep inclines.
●On icy surfaces.
■When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes and a warning buzzer sounds. Always drive carefully.
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indica-
tor light flashes and a buzzer sounds.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load
capacity. In addition, make sure that the ti res are inflated to the specified tire pres-
sure level.
The ABS and VSC will not function correctly if different tires are fitted on the vehi-
cle. 
Contact your Lexus dealer for further info rmation when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect the
VDIM, and may cause the system to malfunction.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Luggage compartment (vehicles with active stabilizer suspension
system)
Remove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse la yout and amperage ratings”
( P. 408) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR CTRL-B25H-LP HI, HORN
2RELIEF VLV10Fuel system
3ETCS10
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
4H-LP CLN30Headlight cleaner
5STB-AM30Active stabilizer suspension system
6DEICER25
7FR CTRL-AM30FR TAIL, FR FOG, WASH