2010 Lexus GS450h brake light

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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
February 1, 2010 10:54 am
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
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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
January 28, 2010 10:42 am
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 171
P. 158
P. 174
Gauges and meters P. 161
Multi-information display P. 168Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 175
Power (ignition) switch
P. 150
Parking brake pedal P. 159
Trunk opener main switch
P. 60
Glove box
P. 400
Hood lock release lever P. 457
Trunk opener P. 60
Fuel filler door opener P. 94
Horn P. 160
Pre-collision braking off switch
P. 221

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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
January 28, 2010 11:27 am
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 ..... 1682-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ....................... 171
Fog light switch ......................... 174
Windshield wipers and 
washer ...................................... 175
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 180
2-4. 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

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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
October 13, 2015 12:41 pm
■For efficient use
●Put the shift lever into “D” when driving
In the “N” position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gen-
erated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will be discharged requiring unnec-
essary engine power to recharge.
●Drive your vehicle smoothly
Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and decel-
eration will make more effective use of the traction motor without having to use
gasoline engine power.
●Avoid repeated acceleration
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with
the accelerator pedal slightly released.
●Put the shift lever into “P” when parking
In the “N” position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the shift lever in the “N” position for an extended period of the time may
discharge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is dis-
charged.
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the hybrid system
operating. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

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When driving
GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
October 13, 2015 12:41 pm
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle
only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals prop-
erly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal
using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an acci-
dent.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. 
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may cause a
fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or
roll forward while the shift lever is in “R”.
Doing so may cause the hybrid system not to operate or lead to poor brake and
steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
that the trunk is closed. 
Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an acci-
dent, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately.
●Do not shift the shift lever to "P" while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to "R" while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to "D" while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)
October 13, 2015 12:41 pm
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce
your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
●Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-shifting
or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the hybrid system.
If the vehicle is in any positions other than “P” or “N” the vehicle may accelerate
suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
●Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and
check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the “READY” indicator is on. Apply the parking
brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the
vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely
apply the parking brake as needed.
●Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed while the
vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result
in a fire if combustible material is nearby.

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October 13, 2015 12:41 pm
CAUTION
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
cle when it is in the sun.
Failure to do so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic
material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of
the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical com-
ponents.
●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to “P”, stop the hybrid system
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the hybrid system is operating.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the hybrid system is operating or immedi-
ately after turning the hybrid system off. 
Doing so may cause burns.
●Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or where
it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the hybrid system is
operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
■Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and odor-
less. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the hybrid system. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may
lead to death or a serious health hazard.
●The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack caused by
corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehi-
cle inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer. Failure to do so may allow
exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.

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October 13, 2015 12:41 pm
Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on
your person starts the hybrid system or changes “POWER” switch modes.
■Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “POWER” switch indicator turns green.
Press the “POWER” switch.
After a few seconds, the
“READY” light will flash and
come on with a beep sound.
The vehicle can move when the
“READY” light is on, even if the
engine is stopped.
The hybrid system can be
started from any mode.
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