2013 Lexus GS300h ignition

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)Power windows ................. 215
Moon roof ......................... 218
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............ 224
Cargo and luggage............. 235
Trailer towing ((vehicles with-
out towing package))....... 236
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package))..............237
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ..... 246
EV drive mode .................. 253
Hybrid transmission .......... 256
Turn signal lever ............... 264
Parking brake .................... 266
Brake Hold ........................ 269
Horn .................................. 271
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 272
Automatic High Beam ...... 277
Fog light switch................. 283
Windshield wipers and
washer...............................285
Headlight cleaner switch ... 2924-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap . 293
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tem
Cruise control .................... 298
Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol......................................302
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range........318
LKA (Lane-keeping Assist)335
Lexus (parking assist-sen-
sor)....................................345
Lexus (parking assist moni-
tor)....................................358
Driving mode select switch388
Driving assist systems ....... 393
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem)...................................402
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 414
• The Blind Spot Monitor
func-
tion.................................420
• The Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function...................423
Lexus night view ............... 426
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips 432
Winter driving tips ............ 434
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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle............ 224
Cargo and luggage ............ 235
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing package). 236
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package) .............. 237
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ..... 246
EV drive mode .................. 253
Hybrid transmission .......... 256
Turn signal lever ............... 264
Parking brake .................... 266
Brake Hold ........................ 269
Horn .................................. 271
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch............... 272
Automatic High Beam ...... 277
Fog light switch ................ 283
Windshield wipers
and washer ...................... 285
Headlight cleaner switch ... 292
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap . 2934-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ................... 298
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 302
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ...... 318
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) .... 335
Lexus
parking assist-sensor....... 345
Lexus
parking assist monitor..... 358
Driving mode select
switch.............................. 388
Driving assist systems ...... 393
PCS (Pre-Crash
Safety system) ................ 402
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 414
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function......................... 420
• The Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function ............... 423
Lexus night view .............. 426
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips 432
Winter driving tips ............ 434

2464-2. Driving procedures
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Power (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
Press the power switch.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is on.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
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
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Vehicle specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Cooling system
Gasoline
engine
Power control unit
Left-hand
drive
vehiclesRight-hand
drive
vehicles
Capacity
GS300h8.4 L (8.9 qt.,
7.4 Imp.qt.)2.1 L (2.2 qt.,
1.8 Imp.qt.)2.3 L (2.4 qt.,
2.0 Imp.qt.)
GS450h9.4 L (9.9 qt.,
8.3 Imp.qt.)3.1 L (3.3 qt.,
2.7 Imp.qt.)2.9 L (3.1 qt.,
2.6 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO FK20HBR8
0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

968Alphabetical index
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Emergency brake signal ............399
Emergency flashers ...................820
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ..................................885
Energy monitor..........................131
Engine .......................................928
Accessory mode....................247
Compartment ........................738
Engine switch .......................246
Hood .....................................734
How to start the hybrid
system.................................246
Identification number ...........928
Ignition switch
(power switch)....................246
Overheating ..........................917
Power switch ........................246
Engine compartment cover........740
Engine coolant ...........................744
Capacity ................................933
Checking ...............................744
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................434
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................109
Engine oil ..................................741
Capacity ................................930
Checking ...............................741
Oil level warning message....853
Oil pressure warning
message ..............................841
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................434Engine switch ........................... 246
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 398
Function ............................... 398
Warning light ....................... 833
Warning message................. 845
EV drive mode.......................... 254
First-aid kit storage net ............. 694
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire..... 871
Vehicles without a spare tire 885
Floor mats ................................... 34
Fluid
Brake.................................... 935
Hybrid transmission............. 934
Washer ................................. 748
Fog lights .................................. 283
Replacing light bulbs ... 805, 818
Switch .................................. 283
Wattage ................................ 940
Follow me home system ........... 273
Footwell light ........................... 684
Front air conditioning system ... 478
Front fog lights ......................... 283
Replacing light bulbs ... 805, 818
Switch .................................. 283
Wattage ................................ 940
Front personal lights ................. 685
Front position lights.................. 272
Light switch ......................... 272
Replacing light bulbs ........... 818
Welcome light illumination
control ............................... 143
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Hood ..........................................734
Open .....................................734
Warning message..................848
Hooks
Cargo hooks ..........................694
Coat hooks ............................715
Luggage hook .......................694
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ...34
Utility hook...........................717
Horn...........................................275
Hybrid battery (traction battery) .84
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents .....................................85
Hybrid system .............................80
Emergency shut off system ....85
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............130
EV drive mode......................254
High voltage components .......84
Hybrid System Indicator ......112
Hybrid system precautions .....84
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ...432
If the hybrid system
will not start .......................904
Overheating ..........................917
Power (ignition) switch ........246
Starting the hybrid system ....246
Hybrid System Indicator ...........112
Hybrid transmission ..................258
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................906
Paddle shift switches ............261
S mode ..................................263Identification ............................ 927
Engine .................................. 928
Vehicle ................................. 927
Ignition switch (power switch) . 246
Illuminated entry system .......... 686
Immobilizer system .................... 91
Indicators .................................. 106
Initialization
Moon roof ............................ 220
Power windows.................... 216
Tire pressure warning
system................................ 757
Initiators (tire pressure warning
system) ................................... 769
Inside door handle lights .......... 684
Inside rear view mirror ............. 208
Instrument panel light control .. 111
Interior lights ............................ 684
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor . 100
ISOFIX rigid anchors ................. 71I

977Alphabetical index
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Switches
AFS OFF switch ...................274
Audio remote control
switches ..............................611
Automatic High Beam switch ....
277
Brake hold switch .................272
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch .................................418
Cruise control
switch .................298, 302, 319
“DISP” button.......................115
Door lock switches ...............183
Driving mode select switch ..392
Driving position memory
switches ..............................199
Emergency flashers switch ...820
EV drive mode switch ..........254
Fog light switch ....................283
Headlight cleaner switch ......293
Heated steering wheel switch .....
702
HUD (Head-up display)
switches ..............................122
Ignition switch ......................246
Lexus parking assist-sensor
switch .................................349
Light switch ..........................272
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
switch .................................340
Moon roof switches ..............218Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 211
Paddle shift switches ........... 261
Parking brake switches ........ 269
PCS OFF switch .................. 408
Power door lock switch ....... 183
Power switch........................ 246
Power window switches ...... 215
Rear sunshade switch........... 712
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
switch ................................ 501
Seat heater switches ............. 704
Seat ventilator switches ....... 704
Snow mode switch ............... 260
Talk switch .................. 471, 635
Telephone switches.............. 612
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch .................... 207
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................ 757
Trunk closer switch ............. 188
Trunk opener switch ............ 187
Trunk opener main switch ... 188
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
button......................... 305, 322
VSC OFF switch.................. 400
Window lock switch ............ 215
Windshield wipers
and washer switch ............. 285