2008 Lexus GS450h hood open

Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Yo u r L e x u s
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Driving Comfort
Topic 5
Opening and Closing
Topic 6
What to do if ...
Customizing Your LexusResponding to warning/indicator lights
and other problems that may arise.
A list of features that can be customized.
Rain and Night Driving
Topic 4
●Headlights P. 3 1
●Fog LightsP. 3 2
●Windshield Wipers and
Wa s h e r s P. 3 2
●Headlight Cleaner P. 3 3
●Rear Window and Outside Rear
View Mirror Defoggers P. 3 3
●Instrument Panel Light ControlP. 3 3
●Rear SunshadeP. 4 5
●CompassP. 4 5
●Luggage Mat P. 4 6
●Garage Door Opener P. 4 6
●Lexus Link SystemP. 4 8
●Door LocksP. 5 1
●Po w e r Wi n d o w s P. 5 2
●Moon RoofP. 5 2
●Fuel Tank Cap P. 5 3
●HoodP. 5 3
●Tr u n kP. 5 4
●To u c h S c r e e n P. 3 5
●Air Conditioning System P. 3 6
●Audio SystemP. 3 8
●Hands-free System P. 4 0
●AshtraysP. 4 1
●Seat Heaters/Ventilators P. 4 2
●Console BoxP. 4 3
●Glove BoxP. 4 4
●Cup Holders P. 4 4
●Interior Lights P. 4 5
Depending on specifications, the vehi cle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

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OverviewInstrument Panel
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.32Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch P.31
P.24
P.32
See P.5
Inside door lock button P.51
Door lock switch P.51
Power window switches P.52
Window lock switch P.52
Multi-information
display
P.23
Driving position
memory switches
P.14
Parking brake pedal P.22
Trunk opener P.54
Fuel filler door opener P.53
See P. 6
Hood lock release lever P.53

Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
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Theft Deterrent System
■Immobilizer system
The immobilizer system prevents the hybrid sys-
tem from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
■ Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes light when an attempt to steal the vehicle is
detected.
To set the alarm: close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in it s preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “POWER” switch to the ACCESSORY or ON
mode, or unlock the doors or trunk.
■ Steering lock
The steering lock is engaged when the driver’s
door is opened with the “POWER” switch OFF.
The theft deterrent system includes the followi ng features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.

Opening and ClosingTopic 6
Door Locks .............................................................. 51
Power Windows .................................................... 52
Moon Roof .............................................................. 52
Fuel Tank Cap........................................................ 53
Hood ......................................................................... 53
Trunk......................................................................... 54

Topic 6
Opening and Closing
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Fuel Tank Cap
Press the fuel filler door opener.
Slowly remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
Insert your fingers under the hood, pull the
hood catch and lift the hood.