1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 420
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 423
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 426
General maintenance ................ 428
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 431
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................. 432
Hood.................................................. 435
Positioning a floor jack ............... 436
Engine compartment................. 438
Tires ................................................... 452
Tire inflation pressure................. 462
Wheels.............................................. 467
Air conditioning filter.................. 469
Electronic key battery ................ 472
Checking and replacing fuses ........................... 474
Headlight aim ............................... 489
Light bulbs ....................................... 492 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 500
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................... 501
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 507
Event data recorder................... 508
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ..... 510
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 519
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) ................... 536
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ...................... 546
If the hybrid system will not start .................................. 547
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ......................... 548
If you lose your keys .................... 549
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 550
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .................................. 553
If your vehicle overheats ........... 557
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 560
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 5 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM
Maintenance and care4
419
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............. 420
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .............. 423 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements 426
General maintenance .......... 428
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ................................ 431
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................... 432
Hood .......................................... 435
Positioning a floor jack ......... 436
Engine compartment ........... 438
Tires............................................ 452
Tire inflation pressure........... 462
Wheels ....................................... 467
Air conditioning filter ........... 469
Electronic key battery.......... 472
Checking and replacing fuses ...................... 474
Headlight aim ......................... 489
Light bulbs................................ 492
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 419 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM
433
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (→P. 4 4 0 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→ P. 4 74 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim ( →P. 4 8 9 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (→P. 4 4 5 )
Tire inflation pressure (→ P. 4 6 2 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d (→P. 4 5 1 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 433 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM
474
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown.
If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the “POWER” switch to OFF.
Remove the engine compartment cover if necessary.
→P. 4 3 9
Open the fuse box cover.
■ Engine compartment
Remove the clips.
■ Front controller in the engine compartment fuse box
Lift the lid off while pushing the
tabs on either side.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 474 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM
487
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
■Luggage compartment
(vehicles with active stab ilizer suspension system)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1STB FR50Front stabilizer
2STB RR30Rear stabilizer
3STB DC/DC30DC/DC converter
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (→P. 4 9 2 )
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 487 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM
488
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any other
object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
●Do not modify fuses or the fuse box.
■Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring near
the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer.
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 488 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM
607
Alphabetical index
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
Foot light .................................................. 369
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 115
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ....................................... 512
Front seats
Adjustment ...............................................64
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 66
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 573
Fuel Capacity.................................................566
Fuel gauge ..............................................159
Gas station information ................. 620
Information............................................ 574
Refueling ..................................................... 91
Messages ..............................................530
Fuel door....................................................... 91
Fuel filler door............................................. 91
Fuses........................................................... 474
Garage door opener.......................... 394
Gas station information ..................... 620
Gauges....................................................... 159
Glove box ................................................373
Hands-free system (for cellular phone).......................... 323
Head restraints..........................................70
Headlight aim ........................................ 489
Headlight cleaner .................................. 178 Headlights
Adaptive front lighting system...... 170
Discharge headlights precautions........................................ 497
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 492
Switch........................................................ 169
Wattage..................................................573
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................................... 386
Side mirror.............................................256
Hill-start assist control ......................... 214
Hood ..........................................................435
Hooks Cargo ...................................................... 392
Shopping bag ......................................392
Horn ............................................................ 158
Hybrid system ........................................... 24 Emergency shut off system.............. 29
Energy monitor/consumption screen...................................................... 29
High voltage components ............... 28
Power meter.......................................... 159
Power (ignition) switch .................... 148
Identification Engine..................................................... 565
Electric motor ..................................... 565
Vehicle ................................................... 565
Ignition switch Power switch......................................... 148
Illuminated entry system .................... 369
I/M test....................................................... 431
Immobilizer system ................................. 96
Indicator lights......................................... 163
Initialization Items to initialize ................................ 596
G
H
I
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 607 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM
609
Alphabetical index
GS_HV_U (OM30B44U)
April 27, 2009 10:09 am
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
R
S
GS450h_HV_U.book Page 609 Monday, April 27, 2009 10:10 AM