2010 Lexus GS450h airbag

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
February 1, 2010 10:54 am
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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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
January 28, 2010 10:42 am
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Pictorial indexInterior
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 107
SRS knee airbags P. 107
Floor mat P. 419
Front seat P. 65
SRS side airbag P. 107
Console box P. 401
Power outlet P. 412
Ashtray P. 410
Cup holders P. 404
Armrest P. 415
SRS driver airbag P. 107
Seat belt P. 75
Door pocket P. 405
Head restraint
P. 72
AUX port P. 341
USB port P. 329

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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
January 28, 2010 10:42 am
Compass P. 429
Garage door opener switches P. 423
Inside rear view mirror P. 83
Personal light P. 397
Moon roof switch P. 90
Interior light P. 396
Vanity mirror P. 407
Personal light P. 397
Interior light P. 396
Sun visor P. 406
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 107
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: If equipped
SOS button P. 433
Overhead console P. 402

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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
January 28, 2010 8:25 am
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the hybrid system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection system, dynamic radar cruise control system,
cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, vehicle dynamics integrated manage-
ment, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with
your Lexus dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Scrapping of your Lexus
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

Before driving1
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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
January 28, 2010 11:26 am
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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1-8. Safety information
Before driving
GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
January 28, 2010 10:42 am
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They
work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious
injury.
Front airbags
Driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passen-
ger from impact with interior components.
Knee airbag
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection.
Side and curtain shield airbags
Front side airbag/rear side airbag (rear side airbags are optional)
Can help protect the torso of the front occupants and rear out-
board occupants.

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1-8. Safety information
GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
January 28, 2010 10:42 am
Airbag system components
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Knee airbag
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbag
Front side airbag
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensorCurtain shield and rear side
airbag sensor
SRS warning light
Rear side airbag (if equipped)
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R B A G
OFF” indicator lights
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensor
Curtain shield airbag
Can help protect primarily the head of front occupants and rear out-
board occupants.

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
January 28, 2010 10:42 am
Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED AIRBAGS” designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag system
controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The
driver airbag system consists of the driver’s seat position sensor etc. The
front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant
classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sen-
sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag system
triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly
fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu-
pants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying (inflating)
SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the seats, and parts of the front pillar and roof side rail, may be hot for
several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●For vehicles with Safety Connect: For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS
airbags deploy or in the event of a severe collision, the system is designed to
send an emergency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s
location (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt
to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assistance
required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically
treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency
services. (P. 4 3 3 )