2007 Lexus GS450h hood release

358
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and
cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
STEP1
STEP2

476
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The message “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
●The engine coolant temperatur e gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the hybrid
system is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the hybrid system and radiator are hot. 
Serious injury, such as burns, may resu lt from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer -
gency measure if coolant is
una
vailable. ( P. 4 8 4 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos -
sible.
STEP6

520
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