2008 Lexus GS450h glove box

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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

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Before driving
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1-2. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical keyTake out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the smart
access system with push-button
start does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access system with push-button start
( P. 3 5 )
• Operating the wireless
remote control function 
( P. 4 7 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
■When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF an d lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. ( P. 5 5 , 3 5 6 ) 
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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■To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the
electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside
of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding cond ition of the electronic key, the key may
not be detected corr ectly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may
go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not function.)
■Note for the smart access system with push-button start
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the
system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in
the glove box when the hybrid system is started or “POWER” switch modes
are changed.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside th e vehicle, it may be possible to start the
hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle,
such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effective
range. (The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds
if the doors are not opened and closed.)

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Before driving
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Tr u n k
Canceling the trunk opener feature
Turn the main switch in the glove
box OFF to disable the trunk
opener.ON
OFF
The trunk lid cannot be opened
even with the wireless remote con-
trol or the smart access system
with push- button start.
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, smart access system with
push-button start or wireless remote control.
■Trunk opener
Press the opener switch.
■ Smart access system with push-button start
 P. 3 6
■ Wireless remote control
 P. 4 7

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Interior features
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3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Overhead console
Cup holders
Glove box
Door pocket
Console box
Coin holder
Storage compartment

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3-6. Using the storage features
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Glove boxOpen (push button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the headlight switch is on.
■Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. ( P. 5 5 )
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the glove box closed. 
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to main-
tain air conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Set the air conditio ning system to recirculated mode.
The air conditioning filter case cannot be removed with the system in
the outside air mode.
Turn the “POWER” switch to OFF.
Open the glove box and
remove the partition.
Remove the filter cover.
Press the tabs and remove the
filter case.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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FuseAmpereCircuit
10ECU-IG LH10
VGRS, EPS, electronically con-
trolled brake system, yaw rate & G
sensor, dynamic radar cruise control
system, rear view monitor system,
moon roof
11PA N E L7. 5
Steering switches, distance control
switch, audio system, glove box light,
switch illumination, cigarette lighter,
shift lever light, touch screen, rear
personal lights
12S/ROOF25Moon roof
13FUEL OPEN10Fuel lid opener
14LH-B10Theft deterrent system
15TRK OPN10Trunk opener
16TV7. 5Touch screen, rear view monitor sys-
tem
17A/C7. 5Air conditioning system
18FR P/SEAT LH30Po w e r s e a t