2007 Lexus GS450h airbag

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system .................................. 2Hybrid system ...................................... 2
1-2. Key information ............................ 12 Keys ....................................................... 12
1-3. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk ................... 14
Smart access system with  push-button start ........................... 14
Wireless remote control .............. 23
Doors.................................................... 26
Trunk.................................................... 30
1-4. Adjustable components ............ 34 Front seats .......................................... 34
Driving position memory 
system .............................................. 36
Head restraints................................. 39
Seat belts ............................................ 42
Steering wheel.................................. 48
Inside rear view mirror.................. 49
Outside rear view mirrors .......... 50
1-5. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof .......... 52
Power windows................................ 52
Moon roof ......................................... 55 1-6. Refueling ....................................... 58
Opening the fuel tank cap.......... 58
1-7. Anti-theft system ......................... 62 Hybrid vehicle immobilizer 
system ............................................... 62
Alarm.................................................... 64
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) ............................................. 66
1-8. Safety information ....................... 67 Correct driving posture ............... 67
SRS airbags ....................................... 69
Child restraint sy stems ................ 80
Installing child restraints ............... 83
2-1. Driving procedures..................... 94 Driving the vehicle .......................... 94
Starting the hybrid system .......... 101
Transmission ................................... 104
Turn signal lever............................. 108
Parking brake ................................. 109
2-2. Instrument cluster ...................... 110 Gauges and meters ...................... 110
Indicators and warning lights ..... 114
Multi-information display............. 117
1Before driving
2When driving

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Power window 
switch
P. 52
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belt P. 42
Front passenger airbag
P. 69
Knee airbags P. 69
Driver airbag P. 69
Floor mat P. 331
Door pocket P. 316
Head restraint P. 39
Front seat P. 34
SRS side airbag P. 69
Console box P. 312
Power outlet P. 323
Ashtray P. 321
Cup holders P. 315
Armrest P. 328

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Compass P. 339
Garage door opener switches P. 334
Inside rear view mirror P. 49
Personal light P. 307
Moon roof switch P. 55
Interior light P. 307
Vanity mirror P. 318
Personal light P. 307
Interior light P. 307
Sun visor P. 317
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 69
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on y
our vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How -
ever, because of the Lexus policy of contin ua
l product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in
the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with

non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regula tions. In addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from the modi fication may not be
covered under war-
ranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way ra dio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the hybrid system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection system , cruise control system, vehicle dynamics
integrated management, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be
sure to check with your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc -
tions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybr i
d vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.

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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.
Smart access system with push-button start
Users of any electrical medical devices such as implanted pacemakers should con -
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the
influence
of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the opera -
tion of such me dical de
vices. (P. 1 2 , 14 )
Leak detection pump (for the U.S.A. and Canada)
This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This check is conducted sev -
eral hours after the hybrid system is turn ed of
f. You may hear a sound coming from
underneath the trunk for several minutes, however this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.

Before driving1
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1-1. Hybrid system ............................... 2Hybrid system ................................... 2
1-2. Key information.......................... 12 Keys..................................................... 12
1-3. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk................. 14
Smart access system with 
push-button start ........................ 14
Wireless remote control............ 23
Doors................................................. 26
Trunk .................................................. 30
1-4. Adjustable components .......... 34 Front seats ....................................... 34
Driving position memory 
system ............................................ 36
Head restraints.............................. 39
Seat belts ......................................... 42
Steering wheel............................... 48
Inside rear view mirror ............... 49
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 50 1-5. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof ....... 52
Power windows ............................. 52
Moon roof ....................................... 55
1-6. Refueling ..................................... 58 Opening the fuel tank cap ....... 58
1-7. Anti-theft system ...................... 62 Hybrid vehicle immobilizer 
system ............................................ 62
Alarm ................................................ 64
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) .......................................... 66
1-8. Safety information .................... 67 Correct driving posture ............. 67
SRS airbags .................................... 69
Child restraint systems .............. 80
Installing child restraints ............ 83

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1-8. Safety information
Before driving
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe impacts that may cause signific ant injury to the occupants. They
work together with the seat belts to he lp reduce the risk of death or serious
injury.
Front airbags
Driver airbag/front passenger airbag 
Can help protect the head and ch est of the driv
er and front passen-
ger from impact with interior components.
Knee airbag 
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection.
Side and curtain shield airbags
Front side airbag/rear side airbag (r
ear side airbags are optional)
Can help protect the torso of th e f
ront occupants and rear out-
board occupants.

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1-8. Safety information
Airbag system components
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airb ag sensor as
sembly. The airbag sen-
sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor.
Occupant detection sensor
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Knee airbag
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbag
Front side airbag
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensor Curtain shield airbag sensor
SRS warning light
Rear side airbag (if equipped)
Driver airbag
Driver's seat belt buckle switch
Driver's seat position sensor
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensor
Curtain shield airbag
Can help protect primarily the head of fr
ont occupants and rear out-
board occupants.