2007 Lexus GS450h lock

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
■Parking light
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ B
ack-up light
Open the trunk lid. Remove the
trunk handle and panel co
ver clips.
Partly remove the trunk panel
co
ver and turn bulb bases coun -
terclockwise.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Remove the light bulb.
■ R
ear turn signal light
Open the trunk lid and remove the
co
ver.
Turn the bulb base counterclock -
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turn-
ing off the headlights. 
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the bulb by
the plastic or metal portion. 
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water ente ring the headlight unit. This may damage
the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble lig ht bulbs, connectors, electric circuits
or component parts. 
Doing so may result in serious injury due to electric shock.
■High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights
●Contact your Lexus dealer before replac ing high-intensity discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
●Do not touch the high voltage socket while the headlights are turned on.
20000V is momentarily generated and ma y cause severe injury by electric
shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

5
When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
From rearSwitch to “ACC” mode so that the
steering wheel is unlock
ed.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the power switch “OFF”. 
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Wi thout adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashing)
Malfunction in the steering lock system.
(If equipped)
Malfunction in the active stabilizer suspension sys-
tem.

(If equipped)Malfunction in the PCS.
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist malfunction. The malfunctioning sensor is shown flashing on the
display. (The illustration shows malfunctioning left
front sensor.)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure

An open door has
been closed and
the power switch
has been turned
twice to the
“A C C ” m o d e f r o m
“OFF” mode.
Press the
power
switch while
applying the
brakes.

(Flashing)
The steering lock
has not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
power switch. The
power switch indi-
cator will flash
green for 15 sec-
onds.Press the
power
switch again
while turn-
ing the
steering
wheel with
the brake
pedal
depressed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start
If the hybrid system will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (
P. 1 0 1), consider each of the following points.
■The hybrid system will not start ev en if you are carrying the cor-
rect electronic key
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The electr
onic key battery may be discharged. ( P. 1 8 )
● Ther
e may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank. 
Add fuel to the vehicle.
● Ther
e may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● Ther
e may be a malfunction in the hybrid vehicle immobilizer sys -
tem. 
( P. 6 2 )
■ The interior lights and headlights ar
e dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The 12 v
olt battery may be discharged. ( P. 471)
● The 12 v
olt battery terminal connections may be loose or cor -
roded.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does
not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the 12 v
olt battery terminals may be discon -
nected.
● The 12 v
olt battery may be discharged. ( P. 471)
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be
a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera
-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
imme
diately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift le

ver can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the power switch to the “ACC” mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
s
crewdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override but-
ton.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5