2008 Lexus GS450h door lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of inform ation contained in this manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system ............................... 22Hybrid system ................................... 22
1-2. Key information ........................... 33 Keys ...................................................... 33
1-3. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk .................. 35
Smart access system with  push-button start .......................... 35
Wireless remote control .............. 47
Doors................................................... 50
Trunk..................................................... 55
1-4. Adjustable components 
(seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel) .......................... 58
Front seats ......................................... 58
Driving position memory 
system ............................................... 60
Head restraints................................. 64
Seat belts ............................................ 66
Steering wheel.................................. 73
Inside rear view mirror .................. 74
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 75 1-5. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof .......... 77
Power windows................................ 77
Moon roof ......................................... 80
1-6. Refueling ....................................... 83 Opening the fuel tank cap........... 83
1-7. Theft deterrent system.............. 88 Immobilizer system ....................... 88
Alarm.................................................... 90
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) ............................................. 92
1-8. Safety information ....................... 93 Correct driving posture ............... 93
SRS airbags ....................................... 95
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .................. 107
Child restraint sy stems ................. 113
Installing child restraints ............... 117
2-1. Driving procedures................... 128 Driving the vehicle ........................ 128
Power (ignition) switch ............... 138
Transmission ................................... 142
Turn signal lever............................. 146
Parking brake ................................. 147
1Before driving
2When driving

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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 fe atures.............. 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/vent ilators ............ 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 requir ements .... 408
General maintena nce ................. 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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Driving position memory switches P. 60
Power window switches P. 77
Pictorial indexInterior
Inside lock button P. 50
Window lock switch P. 77
Door lock switch P. 50

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 158
P. 146
P. 161
Gauges and meters P. 148
Multi-information display P. 155Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 162
“POWER” switch P. 138
Parking brake pedal P. 147
Trunk opener main switch
P. 55
Glove box
P. 356
Hood lock release lever P. 417
Trunk opener P. 55
Fuel filler door opener P. 83

Before driving1
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1-1. Hybrid system .................. 22Hybrid system ............................ 22
1-2. Key information ............... 33 Keys .............................................. 33
1-3. Opening, closing and 
locking the doors 
and trunk........................ 35
Smart access system with 
push-button start .................... 35
Wireless remote control ......... 47
Doors ........................................... 50
Trunk ............................................. 55
1-4. Adjustable components 
(seats, mirrors, 
steering wheel) .............. 58
Front seats .................................. 58
Driving position memory 
system ........................................ 60
Head restraints .......................... 64
Seat belts ..................................... 66
Steering wheel ........................... 73
Inside rear view mirror ............ 74
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 75 1-5. Opening and closing

the windows and 
moon roof ........................ 77
Power windows .......................... 77
Moon roof ................................... 80
1-6. Refueling .......................... 83 Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 83
1-7. Theft deterrent system ... 88 Immobilizer system .................. 88
Alarm............................................ 90
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.)...................................... 92
1-8. Safety information........... 93 Correct driving posture ......... 93
SRS airbags ................................ 95
Front passenger occupant 
classification system............ 107
Child restraint systems .......... 113
Installing child restraints......... 117

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Before driving
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. 
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 36)
Unlocks the trunk ( P. 36)
Starts and stops the hybrid system ( P. 1 3 8 )

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Locking and unlocking the doorsPress the lock button to lock the
door.
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.
Unlocking the trunkPress the button to unlock the
trunk.