2008 Lexus GS450h light

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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
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Opening and Closing
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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

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Intuitive parking assist switch P.25
Headlight cleaner switch P.33
OverviewInstrument Panel
Instrument panel light control P.33
Odometer/trip meter and
trip meter reset buttons
P.18
“AFS OFF” switch P.31
Outside rear view mirror switches P.17
Rear sunshade switch P.45

Topic 1
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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.

Topic 2
Before Driving
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Before Driving
When Driving
Rain and
Night Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
What to do if ...
Customizing Your Lexus
Inside Rear View Mirror
To turn auto mode on/off, press the auto button.
The indicator comes on when auto mode is
turned on.
Steering Wheel
Up
Down
Away from the driver
Toward the driver
Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset
Buttons
Changes the display.
Resets the trip meter driving range to “0”.
The mirror uses a sensor to detect light from vehicles behind and automatically reduces glare.
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The steering wheel retracts automatically when the “POWER” switch is turned OFF to
allow for easy exit and entry. The steering wheel returns automatically to its previously set
position when the “POWER” switch is switched to ACCESSORY or ON mode.
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Topic 3
When Driving
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Starting
■Starting the hybrid system
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in “P”.
Depress the brake pedal.The “POWER” switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the “POWER” switch. The “READY” light comes on, showing
that’s the vehicle is ready to drive.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “P”.
Press the “POWER” switch.
■Changing “POWER” switch modes
To change “POWER” switch modes without turning on the hybrid system, press the
“POWER” switch without depressing the brake pedal. The modes can be changed in the
following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the hybrid system can be started by simply press-
ing the “POWER” switch, while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be us ed to start the hybrid system.)
ACCESSORY modeON mode
(Indicator light: amber)
OFF
(Indicator light: off)

Topic 3
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Driving Comfort
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Customizing Your Lexus
Turn Signal Lever
Left turn signal
Right turn signal
Emergency Flasher Switch
Engaging the emergency flasher switch causes all
the turn signal lights to flash.
Mode Select Switch
Power mode
For more powerful acceleration and uphill
driving.
Normal mode
Snow mode For starting or accelerating on snow-covered
roads or other slippery surfaces.
An indicator comes on when in power or snow
mode.
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To signal a lane change, move the lever partway and hold.
Use the mode select switch to select the driving mode that best suits the driving and road
conditions.
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AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
Sports mode
Suitable for meandering mountainous driv-
ing or high speed driving.
Normal mode Suitable for normal driving.
TRAC/VSC Off Mode
To turn off TRAC: Push the VSC OFF switch
briefly. The slip indicator light will come on.
To turn off VSC: Push and hold the VSC OFF
switch for 3 seconds when the vehicle is not mov-
ing. The slip indicator light and VSC OFF indica-
tor light come on.
Push the button again to turn the system back on.
AVS controls the suspension and steering wheel operation according to the road and
driving conditions.
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This switch turns off the traction control sy stem or vehicle stability control system.
Use this switch if the wheels get stuck in snow, mud etc.