2008 Lexus GS450h inflation pressure

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3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)................ 306
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .................. 306
Using the Bluetooth
® phone ..... 311
Setting the hands-free system ............................................ 326
3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 352 Interior lights list............................ 352
3-6. Using the storage features .... 355 List of storage features.............. 355
3-7. Other interior features........... 362 Sun visors......................................... 362
Vanity mirror .................................. 363
Clock ................................................. 364
Outside temperature display ........................................... 365
Ashtrays ........................................... 366
Cigarette lighter ........................... 367
Power outlet .................................. 368
Seat heaters/ventilators ............ 369
Armrest ............................................. 371
Rear sunshade ............................... 372
Floor mats........................................ 374
Trunk features................................ 375
Garage door opener.................. 377
Compass......................................... 383
Lexus Link System ....................... 387 4-1. Maintenance and care............ 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 405
4-2. Maintenance............................. 408 Maintenance requirements .... 408
General maintenance ................. 410
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 413
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance............................. 414
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................... 414
Hood................................................... 417
Positioning a floor jack................ 418
Engine compartment.................. 420
Tires ................................................... 435
Tire inflation pressure................. 445
Wheels.............................................. 449
Air conditioning filter................... 451
Electronic key battery ................ 454
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 456
Headlight aim.................................. 471
Light bulbs ....................................... 474
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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 435
P. 517
P. 551
P. 556
Tail lights P. 158
Side marker light P. 158
Trunk P. 55
Rear window defogger P. 240
Door P. 50
Fuel filler door P. 83
Turn signal light P. 146
∗: If equipped
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2-5. Driving information
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■Snow chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the rear tires only. Do not install tire chains on front tires.
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
instructions.
CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious
injury.
●Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
●Maintain the specified level of tire inflation pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with snow chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used,
or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle
handling.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
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4-1. Maintenance and care ............................... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............. 405 4-2. Maintenance .................. 408
Maintenance requirements........................ 408
General maintenance ........... 410
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ................................ 413
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 414
Do-it-yourself service precautions ............................ 414
Hood ............................................ 417
Positioning a floor jack .......... 418
Engine compartment ........... 420
Tires............................................ 435
Tire inflation pressure........... 445
Wheels ...................................... 449
Air conditioning filter ............ 451
Electronic key battery.......... 454
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................ 456
Headlight aim ........................... 471
Light bulbs................................. 474
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4-2. Maintenance
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Operate smoothly?
Engine hood• The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks• Is there any leakage after parking?
Ti r e
• Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-aged?
• Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
■If the hybrid system is running
Turn off the hybrid system and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (→P. 422)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→ P. 4 5 6 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim ( →P. 4 7 1 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (→P. 4 2 8 )
Tire inflation pressure (→ P. 4 4 5 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d (→P. 434)
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel
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Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedule and
treadwear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indi-
cators is shown by the “TWI” or
“ ” marks, etc., molded on the
sidewall of each tire.
Check spare tire condition and
inflation pressure if not rotated.
■Tire rotation
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and extend
tire life, Lexus recommends that
tire rotation is carried out at the
same interval as tire inspection.
■The tire pressure warning system
Your Lexus is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire infla-
tion pressure before serious problems arise. ( →P. 493, 501)
Front
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Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed,
new tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes must be regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning computer and tire pressure warning
system must be initialized. Have tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter ID codes registered by your Lexus dealer. ( →P. 4 3 8 )
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
■ The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following
circumstances:
●When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire
inflation pressures.
● When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the pressure benchmark.
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