2008 Lexus GS450h hood open

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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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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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1-7. Theft deterrent system
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Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the smart access system with push-button start, wire-
less remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
● The hood is opened while the vehicle is locked.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Turn the “POWER” switch to the ACCESSORY or ON mode.
(The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The 12 volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system. 
If the 12 volt battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■Pa n i c m o d e
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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 lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
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Alphabetical index
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Front passenger occupant 
classification system .......................... 107
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light ..................................... 493
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 58
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 60
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Fuel Capacity................................................. 546
Fuel gauge ..............................................148
Gas station information ................. 596
Information............................................ 553
Refueling ................................................... 83
Messages ..................................................511
Fuel door..................................................... 83
Fuel filler door........................................... 83
Fuses.......................................................... 456
Garage door opener........................... 377
Gas station information ..................... 596
Gauges.......................................................148
Glove box ............................................... 356
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone).......................... 306
Head restraints..........................................64
Headlight aim .......................................... 471
Headlight cleaner .................................. 165 Headlights
Adaptive front lighting system...... 159
Discharge headlights 
precautions........................................ 479
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 474
Switch........................................................ 158
Wattage ..................................................552
Heaters Seat heaters ......................................... 369
Side mirror.............................................240
Hill-start assist control ....................... 200
Hood ............................................................417
Hooks Cargo ......................................................375
Shopping bag ......................................375
Hybrid system ........................................... 22 Emergency shut off system.............. 27
Energy monitor/consumption 
screen...................................................... 27
High voltage components ............... 26
Power meter.......................................... 148
Power (ignition) switch .................... 138
Identification Engine..................................................... 545
Electric motor ..................................... 545
Vehicle ................................................... 545
Ignition switch Power switch......................................... 138
Illuminated entry system .................... 352
I/M test....................................................... 413
Immobilizer system ................................ 88
Indicator lights......................................... 152
Initialization Items to initialize .................................575
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 74
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Instrument panel light control........... 149
Interior lightsInterior lights......................................... 353
Wattage.................................................. 552
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 180
Jack Positioning a floor jack..................... 418
Replacing the wheel........................... 517
Jack handle ............................................... 517
Keyless entry.............................................. 47
Keys If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ......................531
If you lose your keys.........................530
Key number plate ................................. 33
Keys ............................................................. 33
Mechanical key...................................... 33
Power (ignition) switch.................... 138
Wireless remote control key ...........47
Lexus Link System ................................387
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 474
Wattage.................................................. 552
Light sensitive optitron meter ........... 150
Lights Fog light switch ...................................... 161
Headlights switch ............................... 158
Interior lights list.................................. 352
Replacing light bulbs........................ 474
Turn signal lever ...................................146
Vanity lights .......................................... 363
Wattage.................................................. 552 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance........... 414
General maintenance....................... 410
Maintenance data ............................. 544
Maintenance requirements.......... 408
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 149
Meters....................................................... 148
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 236
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 74
Side mirror heater............................. 240
Side mirrors.............................................. 75
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 363
Moon roof................................................... 80
MP3 disc.................................................. 262
Multi-information display ................... 155
Odometer ................................................ 148
Oil Engine oil................................................ 422
Opener Fuel filler door ........................................ 83
Hood ......................................................... 417
Trunk........................................................... 55
Outer foot lights.................................... 352
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .......................... 75
Mirror position memory ................... 60
Outside temperature 
display .................................................... 365
Overhead console ...............................358
Overheating, Engine ..........................538
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TransmissionIf the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ............................... 529
Mode select switch ............................ 143
“S” mode .................................................. 144
Transmission .......................................... 142
Trip meter..................................................148
Trunk Opener...................................................... 55
Trunk light ................................................ 56
Wattage ................................................. 552
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................474
Switch ........................................................ 146
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 363
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity mirrors........................................ 363
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 201
Vehicle dynamics 
integrated managem ent .................. 201
Vehicle identification number ........ 545
Vehicle load limits.................................. 214
Vehicle stability control ..................... 200
Ventilators............................................... 369
Warning buzzers Brake system ......................................... 491
Downshifting.......................................... 145
Open door .......................................... 493
Seat belt reminder ............................ 493 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ................... 492
Brake system......................................... 491
Charging system................................. 491
Electric power steering warning light .....................................492
Electronically 
controlled brake system/ 
Vehicle stability control ...............492
Low fuel level .......................................493
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........492
Master warning light.........................494
Open door ............................................493
Pre-collision system..........................492
Seat belt reminder light...................493
SRS airbags...........................................492
Tire pressure warning light ...........493
Warning messages Anti-lock brake system .................. 504
Brake assist .......................................... 504
Dynamic radar cruise control................................... 502
Engine oil level ................................... 507
Engine oil maintenance ................. 507
Engine oil pressure .......................... 500
Headlight................................................. 501
Hill-start assist control .................... 504
Hood ....................................................... 505
Hybrid system........................ 500, 509
Intuitive parking 
assist .............................. 502, 508, 512
Moon roof ............................................ 506
Open door ........................................... 505
Parking brake ..................................... 506
Pre-collision system............ 502, 508
Refueling.................................................... 511
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