2010 Lexus GS450h brake

2
Quick_GS_HV_U
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may
differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Instrument Panel Light Control ..................................................................................................... 30
Interior Lights .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Intuitive Parking Assist ........................................................................................................................ 21
Keys...............................................................................................................................................................8
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect .............................................................................................. 47
Luggage Mat.......................................................................................................................................... 42
Mode Select Switch ............................................................................................................................20
Moon Roof ............................................................................................................................................. 50
Multi-Information Display.................................................................................................................. 19
Odometer/Trip Meter and Trip Meter Reset Buttons ........................................................... 16
Outside Rear View Mirrors .............................................................................................................. 15
Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Parking Brake.......................................................................................................................................... 18
Power (ignition) switch ........................................................................................................................ 17
Power Windows ................................................................................................................................... 50
Rear Sunshade ....................................................................................................................................... 41
Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers ................................................ 30
Safety Connect ..................................................................................................................................... 45
Seat Belts .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Seat Heaters/Ventilators ................................................................................................................. 38
Seats .............................................................................................................................................................11
Smart Access System with Push-button Start............................................................................. 9
Steering Wheel ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Theft Deterrent System ...................................................................................................................... 10
Touch Screen........................................................................................................................................... 31
TRAC/VSC Off Mode......................................................................................................................25
Transmission............................................................................................................................................. 18
Trunk .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Turn Signal Lever ..................................................................................................................................20
Windshield Wipers and Washers ..................................................................................................28

3
Quick_GS_HV_U
OverviewInstrument Panel
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P.28Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P.26
P.20
P.27
See P.5
Inside door lock button P.49
Door lock switch P.49
Power window switches P.50
Window lock switch P.50
Multi-information
display
P.19
Driving position
memory switches
P.12
Parking brake pedal P.18
Trunk opener P.52
Fuel filler door opener P.51
See P. 6
Hood lock release lever P.51

17
Quick_GS_HV_U
Starting
■Starting the hybrid system
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and the
shift lever is in “P”.
Depress the brake pedal.
The “POWER” switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the “POWER” switch.
The “READY” light comes on, showing
that’s the vehicle is ready to drive.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Engage the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “P”.
Press the “POWER” switch.
■Changing “POWER” switch modes
To change “POWER” switch modes without turning on the hybrid system, press the
“POWER” switch without depressing the brake pedal. The modes can be changed in the
following order:
With the electronic key on your person, the hybrid system can be started by simply press-
ing the “POWER” switch, while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the hybrid system.)
ACCESSORY modeON mode
(Indicator light: amber) OFF
(Indicator light: off)

Quick_GS_HV_U
18
Tr a n s m i s s i o n
■Shift positions
PPa r k *
RReverse
NNeutral (drive not engaged)
DDrive
S“S” mode
*: The hybrid system can only be started in “P”.
The vehicle can only be shifted out of “P”
when the “POWER” switch is in ON mode
and the brake pedal is depressed.
■“S” mode
“S” mode allows the driver to select the shift range manually based on driving conditions.
Shift the shift lever to “S”.
To u p s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward “+”.
To d o w n s h i f t : shift the shift lever toward “-”.
The selected shift range is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
Parking Brake
To s e t: firmly depress the parking brake pedal.
To r e l e a s e: depress the parking brake pedal
again.

What to do if ...
53
Quick_GS_HV_U
List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Malfunction
indicator lampSRS warning light
ECB*1 warning light
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Electric power steering
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light*2
(Flashing and
then continu-
ously on)Tire pressure warning light
For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Quick_GS_HV_U
54
*1: Electronically Controlled Brake System*2: If equipped*3: Turns on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature excluding compact spare tire. Adjust the tire inflation pressure.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Open door warning light
(On the cen-
ter panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning light
(Illuminate no
flashing)Tire pressure warning light*3a
(On the
instrument
cluster)
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
Master warning light
See the Owner’s Manual
Tu r n s i g n a l i n d i c a t o rCruise control indicator
Headlight high beam indicator“SPORT” mode indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)“AFS OFF” indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor
*2
Fog light indicatorSlip indicator
“Hybrid SNOW” indicatorSlip off indicator
“Hybrid PWR” indicator“A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R
BAG OFF” indicators
Shift position and shift range
indicatorsDriving ready indicator
For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Quick_GS_HV_U
56
If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Unlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanical
key. The mechanical key is stored inside the elec-
tronic key.
Unlocks
Locks
■Starting the hybrid system
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electronic
key to the “POWER” switch.
Press the “POWER” switch within 10 seconds
after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake
pedal depressed.
*: If equipped
1
2
Card key*
If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, replace it with a new battery. For instruc-
tions on replacing the battery, refer to the Owner’s Manual. If you need further assistance,
contact your Lexus dealer.

What to do if ...
57
Quick_GS_HV_U
If the hybrid system does not start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the hybrid
system. (P.1 7 )
u
Make sure that the steering lock is released.
To release the steering lock, gently turn the wheel
left or right while pressing the “POWER” switch.
(P.1 0 )
Brake pedal
Steering lock
If the hybrid system still does not start, see the Owner’s Manual for more information or
contact your Lexus dealer.