2007 Lexus GS450h Using the audio system / LEXUS 2007 GS450H FROM JULY 2006 PROD. QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL

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Fuel Tank Cap
Press the fuel filler door opener.
Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
Hood
Pull the hood release lever.
Insert your fingers under the hood, pull the
hood catch and lift the hood.

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Entering and Exiting
Before DrivingBefore Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
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Tr u n k
nTrunk opener
To open the trunk from inside the cabin, simply
press the trunk opener.
To disable the trunk opener, turn OFF the main
switch in the glove box.
ON
OFF
When the trunk opener is disabled, the trunk can-
not be opened using the entry function or the
wireless remote control.
nEntry function and wireless remote control
P. 7 , 8
1
2

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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Malfunction
indicator lampECB*1/VSC warning light
Electric power steering
warning light
SRS warning lightPre-collision system
warning light*2
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
*1: Electronically Controlled Brake System
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual.

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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning light
(On the cen-
ter panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning light
Tire pressure warning lighta
(On the
instrument
cluster)
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Master warning light
See the Owner's Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rHybrid PWR indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorCruise control indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)Damping mode indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)AFS OFF indicator
Fog light indicatorIntuitive parking assist indica-
tor
*2
Hybrid SNOW indicatorSlip indicator
Shift position and shift range
indicatorsDriving ready indicator
*2: If equipped
For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual.

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Spare Tire and Tool Compartment (If Equipped)
nJack, tools, and spare tire
To o l s
Jack
Spare tire
nTaking out the spare tire
Lift up the panel on the trunk floor, and remove
the tool tray.
Loosen the center fastener and remove the
spare tire.
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If the electronic key battery becomes
discharged
nUnlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key. The mechanical key is stored inside the elec-
tronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
nStarting the hybrid system
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the electronic key close to the power
switch (within 0.4 in. [10 mm]), making sure that
the button side of the key is facing toward you.
Press the power switch within 5 seconds after
the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal
depressed.
1
2
For instructions on replacing the electronic key battery, refer to the Owner's Manual. If you
need further assistance, contact your Lexus dealer.

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If the hybrid system doesn't start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the hybrid
system. (P.1 7 )
u
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is
released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn the
wheel left or right while pressing the power
switch. (P.9 )
Brake pedal
Steering wheel lock
If the hybrid system still does not start, see the Owner's Manual for more information or
contact your Lexus dealer.

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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warning mes-
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an alarm may sound without an accompanying
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartmentRetrieve the electronic key
from the passenger com-
partment and lock the
doors again.
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the power switch
OFF
Turn the power switch OFF
and lock the doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and all doors are lockedRetrieve the electronic key
from the trunk and close
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is openClose all of the doors and
lock the doors again.
Interior alarm sounds
continuouslyTried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without
shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm rings
continuously
Switched to ACC mode
while the driver's door is
open (Opened the driver's
door when the power
switch is in ACC mode.)
Turn the power switch OFF
and close the driver's door.
Turned the power switch
OFF while the driver's
door is still open
Close the driver's door.