2008 Lexus GS450h Using other driving systems / LEXUS 2008 GS450H OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A96U)

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Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners ........................... 578
Seat belt instructions for 
Canadian owners 
(in French) .............................. 579

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying the Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-
free: 1-800-25-LEXUS).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy camp aign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or
the Lexus Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-
free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://
www.safercar.gov
; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200
New Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can also
obtain other informati on about motor vehicle safety from
http://
www.safercar.gov
.

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For owners
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted
from the seat belt section in this manual.
See the seat belt section for more d etailed seat belt instructions in
English.
Utilisation adéquate des ceintures de sécurité
Tirez sur la ceinture épaulière
jusqu’à ce qu’elle recouvre
entièrement l’épaule; elle ne
doit cependant pas toucher le
cou ni glisser de l’épaule.
Placez la ceinture abdominale
le plus bas possible sur les
hanches.
Réglez la position du dossier du
siège. Tenez-vous assis dans le
fond du siège, le dos droit.
Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de
sécurité.
Guide des ceintures de sécurité (sièges latéraux arrière)
Si la ceinture épaulière est trop
près du cou d’une personne,
glissez le guide de la ceinture vers
l’avant.

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Entretien et soin
Ceintures de sécurité
Avec un tissu ou une éponge, nettoyez à l’aide d’un savon doux et de l’eau tiède.
Vérifiez aussi les ceintures régulièrement pour vous assurer qu’elles ne présentent
pas d’usure excessive, d’effilochage ou de coupures.
ATTENTION
Dommages et usure de la ceinture de sécuritéVérifiez périodiquement le système de ceintures de sécurité. Assurez-vous qu’il
n’y a pas de coupures, d’effilochures ni de pièces desserrées. N’utilisez pas une
ceinture de sécurité endommagée avant qu’elle soit remplacée. Les ceintures de
sécurité endommagées ne peuvent pas protéger les occupants contre les
blessures.

Index
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Abbreviation list ..................... 582
Alphabetical index .................. 584
What to do if... ......................... 594

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GPSGlobal Positioning System
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
INFOInformation
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics

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ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRACTraction Control
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VGRSVariable Gear Ratio Steering
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 232
ABS............................................................ 200
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 139
Active stabilizer suspension 
system.................................................... 200
Adaptive variable 
suspension system ............................. 199
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .........................451
Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................. 232
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 98
Airbag precautions for 
your child..............................................102
Airbag warning light ........................ 492
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions ........................................ 105
General airbag precautions ..........102
Locations of airbags............................ 95
Modification and disposal of 
airbags .................................................. 106
Proper driving posture ...................... 93
Side airbag precautions ...................102
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 98
SRS airbags ............................................. 95
Alarm ............................................................90
Antenna ....................................................250
Anti-lock brake system ..................... 200
Armrest ...................................................... 371
Ashtrays ....................................................366 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 250
AUX adapter ...................................... 302
Cassette player .................................. 253
CD player/changer ..........................257
DVD information .............................. 285
DVD player/changer ..................... 266
DVD video/audio............................. 269
MP3/WMA disc................................262
Optimal use .......................................... 297
Radio ........................................................244
Steering switches .............................. 303
Video CD ............................................... 281
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ..................................................... 160
Automatic light control system........ 158
AUX adapter ......................................... 302
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Battery 12 volt battery ...................................... 430
Checking............................................... 430
Hybrid battery 
(Traction battery)............................... 26
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ........................................ 534
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 215
Bluetooth
®................................................. 311
Brake Fluid ...........................................................429
Parking brake........................................ 147
Brake assist .............................................200
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