2007 Lexus GS450h engine

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess iv
e loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of: 
(a) Curb weight 
(b) Accessory weight 
(c) Vehicle capacity weight 
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Pow e r w i n d ow
• After reconnecting or changing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 5 3
Moon roofP. 5 6
Variable gear ratio
steeringP. 1 5 1
Intuitive parking assistP. 1 5 1
Engine oil maintenance
data• After changing engine oilP. 3 6 6
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed
or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 3 7 7
After reconnecting or performing main tenance on the 12 volt battery, the
hybrid system may not start. (
 P. 3 7 2 ) Also, the following items must be
initialized for normal system operation.

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Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .......................................... 87
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 83
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 88
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 75
Child restraint system ........................ 80
Child-protectors.................................... 27
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt ........................................... 45
Installing child restraints .................... 83
Moon roof ................................................. 57
Power window lock switch .............. 52
Power window precautions............ 54
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ....................................... 394
Seat belt comfort guide...................... 43
Seat belt precautions...........................46
Seat heater precautions ..... 324, 326
Trunk ............................................................ 33
Cigarette lighter .................................... 322
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 344
Interior..................................................... 346
Seat belts ................................................ 347
Clock........................................................... 319
Coin holder .............................................. 314
Compass ................................................. 339
Condenser.............................................. 369
Console box ............................................. 312
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 475Cruise control
Cruise control........................................ 127
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 130
Cup holders ............................................. 315
Curtain shield airbags............................ 69
Customizable features ...................... 500
Daytime running light system ............. 121
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 199
Side mirror.............................................. 199
Dimension............................................... 480
Dinghy towing ......................................... 180
Display Energy flow ................................................. 6
Multi-informatio n display
..................117
Touch screen ........................................ 182
Trip information ..................................... 118
Warning message ............................. 436
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 355
Door courtesy lights ........................... 308
Door pocket............................................. 316
Doors
Door lock .................................................. 26
Rear door child protector ................ 27
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 433
Driving Correct posture..................................... 67
Procedures .............................................. 94
DVD player/changer.......................... 232
Electronic key Replacing battery ............................... 393
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged.................................... 469
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on .............. 430
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................ 436
If the hybrid system will not 
start........................................................ 466
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 467
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ......................................... 471
If you have a flat tire ............ 455, 456
If you lose your keys......................... 468
If you think something is 
wrong ....................................................427
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 478
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 420
If your vehicle overheats ................ 475
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged .................................... 469
Energy monitor............................................ 6
Engine Compartment ....................................... 361
Hood........................................................ 358
How to start the hybrid system
.....101
If the hybrid system will not 
start........................................................ 466
Overheating......................................... 475
Power switch .......................................... 101
Engine compartment cover ............. 362
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge.........................................................110
Engine/inverter coolant Capacity ................................................. 484
Checking ............................................... 368
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 174 Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 483
Checking............................................... 363
Preparing and checking  before winter...................................... 174
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 366
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ......... 162
Event data recorder ............................ 428
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 332
Floor mats .................................................. 331
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 370
Washer.................................................... 374
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 123
Wattage ................................................. 488
Foot light .................................................. 308
Front passenger's seat
belt 
reminder light ..................................... 433
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 34
Driving position memory .................. 36
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 488
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 482
Fuel gauge ................................................ 110
Gas station information ................. 520
Information ........................................... 489
Refueling ................................................... 58
Messages .............................................. 450
Fuel filler door ........................................... 58
Fuses .......................................................... 395
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Turn signal lever ..................................108
Vanity lights ........................................... 318
Wattage................................................. 488
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 355
General maintenance ....................... 351
Maintenance data............................. 480
Maintenance requirements .......... 349
Meter Instrument panel light control .......... 111
Meters ........................................................ 110
Micro dust and pollen removal 
mode ........................................................ 194
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 49
Side mirror heater ............................... 199
Side mirrors ............................................. 50
Vanity mirrors....................................... 318
Moon roof ................................................... 55
MP3 disc ..
.................................................... 224
Multi-information display ........
................117
Odometer................................................... 110
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 363
Opener Fuel filler door......................................... 58
Hood........................................................ 358
Trunk ........................................................... 30
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 50
Driving position memory.................. 36
Outside temperature display........... 320
Overhead console ................................ 313
Overheating, Engine .......
......................475 Parking brake..........................................
109
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
Switch ........................................................ 120
Wattage ................................................. 488
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............. 163
Personal lights........................................ 309
Power meter.............................................. 110
Power outlet ........................................... 323
Power windows ........................................ 52
Radar cruise control............................. 130
Radiator .................................................... 369
Radio .........
..................................................... 203
RDS (Radio Date System) ................ 205
Rear sunshade ....................................... 329
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
Wattage ................................................. 488
Rear view monitor system ................. 158
Rear window defogger ........................ 199
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 393
Fuses ........................................................ 395
Light bulbs .............................................. 413
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S.A. owners .....................................508
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 43
Automatic Locking Retractor 
(ALR) ....................................................... 44
Child restraint system 
installation ............................................. 83
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts .....................................347
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Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 432
Low fuel level....................................... 432
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 431
Master warning light ........................ 433
Open door ........................................... 432
Pre-collision system ......................... 432
Seat belt reminder light .................. 433
SRS airbags ............................................ 431
Tire pressure warning light........... 433
Warning messages Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ... 442
Brake Assist (BA) .............................. 442
Dynamic radar 
cruise control ................................... 440
Engine oil level .................................... 445
Engine oil maintenance.................. 445
Engine oil pressure............................ 437
Headlight ............................................... 438
Hill-start assist control...................... 442
Hood ....................................................... 443
Hybrid system .......................... 437, 447
Intuitive parking 
assist .............................. 439, 446, 451
Moon roof ............................................. 444
Open door ........................................... 443
Parking brake ...................................... 444
Pre-Collision System .......... 439, 446
Refueling ................................................ 450
Rear lights system ............................. 438
Smart access system with 
push-button start............................ 452
Steering lock ............................ 439, 454
Tire pressure warning 
system...................................... 438, 446
TRAC (Traction control 
system) .................................................442 Trunk ........................................................
444
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ............................................. 442
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability 
Control/Electronically Controlled 
Brake system) .................................. 442
Washer fluid ......................................... 444
Washer Checking ............................................... 374
Preparing and checking  before winter ......................................174
Switch......................................................... 124
Washing and waxing ........................... 344
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 170
Load limits ............................................... 173
Weight.................................................... 480
Wheels ..................................................... 389
Window glasses ...................................... 52
Window lock switch ............................... 52
Windows Power windows ..................................... 52
Rear window defogger.................... 199
Washer ..................................................... 124
Windshield wipers Position...................................................... 176
Windshield wipers .............................. 124
Winter driving tips .................................. 174
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................. 23
Replacing the battery....................... 393
WMA disc ............................................... 224

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 5 5 /
456If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 6 2Hybrid vehicle immobilizer system
P. 4 6 6If the hybrid system will not start
P. 4 7 1If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be 
moved outP. 4 6 7If the shift lever cannot be shifted 
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming 
from under the hood
P. 4 7 5If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 4 6 8If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 4 7 1If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 6Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 6 4Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 4 7 8If the vehicle becomes stuck

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 3 5 8Trunk openerP. 3 0Fuel filler door P. 5 8
Hood lock release lever P. 3 5 8Fuel filler door openerP. 5 8Tire inflation pressureP. 4 8 7
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline only P. 59, 482
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP. 4 8 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filler 6.6 (6.3, 5.5)
Without filler 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 483
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30