2013 Lexus GS450h brake

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The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner’s
Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’ s capabilities and limitations.
Audio System
Audio control screen........................................................................................................... ......... 69
Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system).............................................................. 69
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ ............... 70
Radio ................................................................................................................................................... 70
DVD player/CD player ........................................................................................................... ......71
Operating an iPod .............................................................................................................. ........... 72
Remote control (steering wheel switches).......................................................................... 69
Rear seat audio controls ....................................................................................................... ...... 72
Brake Hold .............................................................................................................................................. 29
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....................................................................................................... ........ 45
Cruise Control ................................................................................................................. .....................39
Door Locks ............................................................................................................................................ 88
Driving Mode Select Switch..................................................................................................... .......48
Driving Position Memory........................................................................................................ ........... 19
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control................................................................................................... ... 41
Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen..........................................................................................11
EV Drive Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Front Air Conditioning System Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system)...............................................................74
Using the automatic mode....................................................................................................... .. 75
Adjusting the temperature...................................................................................................... ... 75
Using the S-FLOW mode .......................................................................................................... 75
Front Seats .................................................................................................................... ........................... 18
Fuel Tank Cap .................................................................................................................. ....................... 91
Garage Door Opener ............................................................................................................. ........... 81
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone
Bluetooth
® phone pairing ......................................................................................................... 62
Phonebook transfer ............................................................................................................. .........63
Registering a speed dial ....................................................................................................... ....... 64
Calling by name.............................................................................................................................. 65
Calling by speed dial .......................................................................................................... .......... 66
Calling using SMS/MMS message ....................................................................................... 67
Receiving a call ............................................................................................................... ................68
Steering switches .............................................................................................................. .............68
Headlights ..................................................................................................................... ..........................33
Head-up Display ................................................................................................................ .................. 32
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Hybrid System .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Hybrid Transmission ............................................................................................................ ................ 24
Intuitive Parking Assist ....................................................................................................... ................ 44
Keys............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect ............................................................................................. 85
Lexus Night View ............................................................................................................... .................. 49
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)...................................................................................................... ....... 46
Moon Roof ...................................................................................................................... ....................... 90
Multi-information Display ...................................................................................................... .......... 30
Navigation System
Register home .................................................................................................................. ...............56
Destination input - Search by address .................................................................................. 57
Destination input - Search points of interest by name....................................................59
Destination input - Search points of in terest by category.............................................60
Destination input - Search points of in terest by telephone number .......................... 61
Parking Brake.................................................................................................................. .......................28
Portable Audio Device Ports.................................................................................................... ........ 81
Power (Ignition) Switch ........................................................................................................ ..............20
Power Windows ................................................................................................................................... 89
Rear Air Conditioning System
Front controller ............................................................................................................... .................76
Remote Touch ................................................................................................................... ..................... 52
Safety Connect ................................................................................................................. ................... 83
Seat Heaters/Seat Ventilators .................................................................................................. ...... 77
Smart Access System with Push-butto n Start........................................................................... 15
Theft Deterrent System ......................................................................................................... ............. 17
Tire Pressure Warning System ................................................................................................... ...... 51
Trunk .......................................................................................................................................................... 92
Turn Signal Lever .............................................................................................................. .................... 27
Voice Command System
Basic operation ................................................................................................................ ............... 78
Command list ................................................................................................................... ............... 79
Windshield Wipers and Washer ................................................................................................... .35
XM Services.................................................................................................................... ....................... 87
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Brake hold switch P.29
Remote Touch screen
Navigation system
∗
P.52
P.56
Clock*
Trunk opener main switch
P.92
Audio system P.69
Air conditioning system
P.73
Emergency flasher switch*
See P.7
Power switch
P.20
Parking brake switches P.28
∗: If equipped
*: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.
Lexus night view switch∗ P.49
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■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged. Always put
the shift lever in P when the vehicle is stoppe d. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the
vehicle with the shift lever in D or S to avoid discharging the battery.
■ Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or S.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or S.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move. For
safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the hybrid system starts or
stops.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the both sides of the rear
seatback.
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum
amount of fuel to add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 2.6 gal. [10.0 L,
2.2 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is
on a slope.)
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Power (Ignition) Switch
■Starting the hybrid system
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.
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■Stopping the hybrid system
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake.
Press the power switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that “POWER ON” on the multi-information dis-
play is off.
■Changing power switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off
*
The emergency flashers can be used.
The multi-information display will not be
displayed.
ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
ON mode All electrical components can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the hybrid system, the
power switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
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■If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes im possible to stop the vehicle in the normal way,
stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow
the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible. To stop the hybrid system, press and hold
the power switch for 2 consecutive seconds
or more, or press it briefly 3 times or more
in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more
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Hybrid Transmission
■Shifting the shift lever
While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
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