2010 Lexus GS450h Using The Audio System / LEXUS 2010 GS450H OWNERS MANUAL (OM30C81U)

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual

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For your information ....................... 18
Symbols used throughout this 
manual ............................................... 21
1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system ................................... 24
1-2. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 36
1-3. Opening, closing and locking 
the doors and trunk
Smart access system with 
push-button start ........................... 41
Wireless remote control .............. 53
Doors.................................................... 55
Trunk..................................................... 60
1-4. Adjustable components 
(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats .......................................... 65
Driving position memory 
system ............................................... 67
Head restraints................................. 72
Seat belts ............................................ 75
Steering wheel.................................. 82
Inside rear view mirror ................. 83
Outside rear view mirrors .......... 851-5. Opening and closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows................................ 87
Moon roof .......................................... 90
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 94
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ........................ 99
Alarm................................................... 101
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) ........................................... 104
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............. 105
SRS airbags ..................................... 107
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .................... 119
Child restraint systems ............... 124
Installing child restraints ............. 128
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ........................ 140
Power (ignition) switch ............... 150
Transmission ................................... 154
Turn signal lever ............................ 158
Parking brake ................................. 159
Horn.................................................... 160
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ....................... 161
Indicators and warning 
lights................................................. 165
Multi-information display........... 168
2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers
Headlight switch .............................. 171
Fog light switch .............................. 174
Windshield wipers and 
washer............................................. 175
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 1802-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................. 181
Dynamic radar cruise 
control............................................. 185
Intuitive parking assist ................. 197
Rear view monitor system ......... 210
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .................. 213
Driving assist systems.................. 214
PCS 
(Pre-Collision System) ............ 221
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ..................... 228
Vehicle load limits........................ 232
Winter driving tips ....................... 233
Trailer towing ................................. 238
Dinghy towing ............................... 239
3-1. Using the touch screen
Touch screen ................................. 242
Setting the touch screen ........... 248
2When driving
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3-2. Using the air conditioning system 
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning 
system ............................................ 259
Rear window and outside rear 
view mirror defoggers ........... 268
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 269
3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type ....................... 270
Using the radio .............................. 273
Using the CD/DVD player...... 282
Playing an audio CD .................. 285
Playing MP3 and 
WMA discs................................. 289
Playing DVD video/audio 
(with DVD player)..................... 293
Playing a video CD 
(with DVD player)..................... 307
CD/DVD player and DVD 
video disc information .............. 310
Listening to Bluetooth
® 
audio ................................................ 321
Listening to a USB memory/
iPod
®............................................. 329
Optimal use of the audio/
video system............................... 339
Using the AUX port..................... 341
Using the steering switches ..... 3423-4. Using the hands-free system 
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ................... 345
Using a Bluetooth® phone ...... 351
Setting the hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ................... 366
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list........................... 395
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features.............. 398
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................................ 406
Vanity mirrors ................................ 407
Clock ................................................ 408
Outside temperature 
display ........................................... 409
Ashtrays ............................................ 410
Cigarette lighter .............................. 411
Power outlet .................................... 412
Seat heaters/ventilators ............. 413
Armrest ............................................. 415
Rear sunshade ................................ 416
Floor mats......................................... 419
Trunk features................................. 421
Garage door opener.................. 423
Compass.......................................... 429
Safety Connect............................. 433

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior................... 442
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior .................... 445
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ..... 448
General maintenance ............... 450
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ...................................... 4534-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions .................................. 454
Hood ................................................. 457
Positioning a floor jack.............. 458
Engine compartment.................. 460
Tires ................................................... 475
Tire inflation pressure................ 485
Wheels ............................................ 489
Air conditioning filter................... 491
Electronic key battery ................ 494
Checking and replacing 
fuses ................................................ 496
Headlight aim ................................... 511
Light bulbs ........................................ 514
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 522
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ............................................. 523
If you think something is 
wrong .............................................. 531
Event data recorder.................... 532
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns 
on or a warning buzzer 
sounds... ......................................... 534
If a warning message is 
displayed ....................................... 543
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles 
with standard tires) .................. 560
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles 
with run-flat tires) ...................... 570
If the hybrid system will not 
start ................................................. 572
If the shift lever cannot be shifted 
from “P” ......................................... 573
If you lose your keys .................... 574
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ....................... 575
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ................................... 578
If your vehicle overheats ............ 581
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck............................................... 584
If your vehicle has to be stopped 
in an emergency ....................... 5866-1. Specifications
Maintenance data 
(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 588
Fuel information ........................... 598
Tire information.............................. 601
6-2. Customization
Customizable features................ 615
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ............................ 621
Reporting safety defects 
for U.S. owners........................... 624
Seat belt instructions 
for Canadian owners 
(in French) .................................... 625
Abbreviation list........................ 628
Alphabetical index ................... 630
What to do if... ............................ 640
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 158
Fog light P. 174
Side marker light P. 171
Headlight (low beam)

P. 171
Hood P. 457
Parking light P. 171
Windshield wipers P. 175
Moon roof P. 90
Outside rear view
mirror
P. 85
Side turn signal light P. 158
Headlight (high beam) and daytime
running light
P. 171, 172