2009 Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

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Inside rear view mirror ..........................82
Instrument panel light control........... 160
Interior lightsInterior lights......................................... 370
Wattage.................................................. 573
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 195
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.................... 436
Vehicle-equipped jack ...................536
Jack handle ..............................................536
Keyless entry............................................... 51
Keys If the electronic key does not operate properly ................... 550
If you lose your keys.........................549
Key number plate ................................. 35
Keys ............................................................. 35
Mechanical key...................................... 35
Power (ignition) switch.................... 148
Wireless remote control key ............ 51
Lexus Link System ................................404
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 492
Wattage.................................................. 573
Light sensitive optitron meter .............161
Lights Fog light switch..................................... 172
Headlights switch ................................169
Interior lights list.................................. 369
Replacing light bulbs........................ 492
Turn signal lever .................................. 156
Vanity lights ......................................... 380
Wattage.................................................. 573 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself ma intenance..........432
General maintenance..................... 428
Maintenance data ............................. 564
Maintenance requirements...........426
Meter
Instrument panel light control .......160
Meters....................................................... 159
Micro dust and pollen filter .............. 252
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......................82
Side mirror heater............................. 256
Side mirrors............................................. 83
Vanity mirrors .....................................380
Moon roof...................................................88
MP3 disc.................................................. 279
Multi-information display ....................166
Noise from under the vehicle...............18
Odometer ................................................ 159
Oil Engine oil............................................... 440
Opener
Fuel filler door .......................................... 91
Hood ....................................................... 435
Trunk........................................................... 59
Outer foot lights.................................... 369
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 83
Mirror position memory ....................66
Outside temperature
display .................................................... 382
Overhead console ............................... 375
Overheating, Engine .......................... 557
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Parking brake .......................................... 157
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Switch ........................................................169
Wattage ................................................. 573
Personal lights ......................................... 371
Portable music player .......................... 319
Power meter ............................................ 159
Power outlet ........................................... 385
Power windows........................................ 85
Pre-collision system .............................. 221
Radar cruise control .............................183
Radiator.................................................... 445
Radio ........................................................... 261
Radio data system.................................263
Rear sunshade....................................... 389
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Wattage ................................................. 573
Rear view monitor system .................. 210
Rear window defogger ...................... 256
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................472
Fuses .........................................................474
Light bulbs ............................................ 492
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 598
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 74
Automatic locking retractor.............76
Child restraint system installation ............................................ 125
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts......................................424 Emergency locking retractor.......... 76
How to wear your seat belt ............. 74
How your child should wear
the seat belt ...........................................77
Pre-collision seat belts ....................... 76
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 76
Reminder light ...................................... 512
Seat belt extenders ...............................77
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 75
Seat heaters/ventilators..................... 387
Seating capacity ....................................386
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 64
Adjustment precautions ....................65
Child seats/child restraint
system installation............................ 125
Cleaning ................................................. 423
Driver’s seat position memory .......66
Head restraint ......................................... 70
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 101
Seat heaters ......................................... 386
Service reminder indicators ............. 163
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ............................... 548
Transmission.......................................... 152
Shift lock system ....................................548
Shopping bag hooks............................ 392
Side airbags.............................................. 103
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 169
Side mirror Adjusting and folding..........................83
Mirror position memory....................66P
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Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location..................................... 41
Entry function.......................................... 39
Starting the hybrid system .................................... 148
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................ 572
Storage location ................................. 537
Spark plug ................................................569
Specifications .........................................564
Speedometer........................................... 159
Steering wheel Adjustment.................................................81
Audio switches ................................... 320
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 66
Storage compartment ........................ 376
Storage feature...................................... 372
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 560
Sun visors ................................................. 379
Switch Fog light switch..................................... 172
Ignition switch....................................... 148
Light switches ........................................169
Mode select switch.............................153
Power door lock switch .................... 54
“POWER” switch ............................... 148
Power window switch ........................85
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 453
Tire pressure warning select switch ...................455
Window lock switch ...........................85
Wipers and washer switch ............. 173 Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 169
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 98
Immobilizer system ..............................96
Theft prevention labels........................ 100
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 572
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 583
Size ...........................................................580
Tire identification number ............. 579
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .....581
Tires Chains......................................................233
Checking............................................... 452
Compact spare tire...........................537
If you have a flat tire .............536, 546
Inflation pressure ................................572
Information ............................................577
Replacing .............................................. 536
Rotating tires........................................ 452
Size ............................................................572
Snow tires.............................................. 235
Tire pressure warning system..... 452
Tools........................................................... 536
Total load capacity .................................231
Touch screen.......................................... 240
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 237
Emergency towing .............................501
Trailer towing .......................................236
Traction control.......................................214T
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TransmissionIf the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ...............................548
Mode select switch ............................ 153
“S” mode .................................................. 154
Transmission .......................................... 152
Trip meter.................................................. 159
Trunk Opener...................................................... 59
Trunk light ................................................ 60
Wattage ................................................. 573
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 492
Switch ........................................................156
Wattage ................................................. 573
Vanity lights Vanity lights ..........................................380
Wattage ................................................. 573
Vanity mirrors........................................ 380
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 215
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management .................. 215
Vehicle identification number ........ 565
Vehicle load limits.................................. 231
Ventilators............................................... 386
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................................ 510
Downshifting..........................................155
Open door ............................................ 512
Seat belt reminder .............................. 512 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 511
Brake system......................................... 510
Charging system................................. 510
Electric power steering warning light ........................................ 511
Electronically controlled brake system ................ 511
Low fuel level ........................................ 512
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 511
Master warning light.......................... 513
Open door ............................................. 512
Pre-collision system............................. 511
Seat belt reminder light.................... 512
SRS airbags.............................................. 511
Tire pressure warning light ............ 512
Warning messages Anti-lock brake system ...................... 511
Brake assist .............................................. 511
Charging system................................. 510
Dynamic radar cruise control..................................... 521
Engine oil level ....................................526
Engine oil maintenance ..................526
Engine oil pressure ............................ 519
Headlight............................................... 520
Hood ........................................................524
Hybrid system...........................519, 528
Intuitive parking assist .................................. 521, 521, 531
Moon roof .............................................525
Open door ............................................524
Parking brake ......................................525
Pre-collision system................521, 527
Refueling................................................ 530
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Rear lights system.............................. 520
Smart access system with push-button start ............................ 532
Steering lock ...................511, 520, 534
Trunk ........................................................ 525
VGRS...................................................... 523
Washer fluid ......................................... 525
Washer
Checking .................................................451
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 232
Switch ........................................................ 173
Washing and waxing ...........................420
Weight Cargo capacity....................................227
Load limits ............................................... 231
Weight .................................................... 564
Wheels ...................................................... 467
Window glasses ......................................85
Window lock switch ............................... 54
Windows Power windows..................................... 85
Rear window defogger .................. 256
Washer ..................................................... 173
Windshield wipers Position ................................................... 234
Windshield wipers .............................. 173
Windshield wiper de-icer.................. 257
Winter driving tips ................................ 232
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ............................... 51
Replacing the battery .......................472
WMA disc ............................................... 279
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 5 3 6 /546If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 9 6Immobilizer system
P. 5 4 7If the hybrid system will not start
P. 5 5 3If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 5 4 8If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 5 5 7If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 4 9If you lose your keys
The 12 volt battery runs outP. 5 5 3If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 4Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 9 8Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 6 0If the vehicle becomes stuck
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 5 1 0If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or orv
P. 5 1 0P. 5 1 1
P. 5 1 2
or
P. 5 1 1P. 5 1 2
P. 5 1 1P. 5 1 2
P. 5 1 2P. 5 1 1
P. 5 1 1P. 5 1 1
P. 5 1 2P. 5 1 1
P. 5 1 0P. 5 1 3
*: Electronically Controlled Brake
System
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ECB* warning lightTire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
SRS warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightSlip indicator
Charging system warning
lightMaster warning light
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