2014 Lexus GS450h maintenance

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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5-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................530
Using a Bluetooth
® phone .... 539
Setting the hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................ 559
Setting the Bluetooth
®............ 584
5-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ..........................597• Interior light............................ 598
• Personal lights .......................598
5-6. Using the storage features List of storage features ............600• Glove box ............................... 602
• Console box .......................... 603
• Cup holders ........................... 604
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 606
Trunk features .............................. 607 5-7. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors ................... 609
Clock ................................................610
Ashtrays ............................................ 611
Power outlets ................................. 612
Heated steering wheel .............. 614
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ........................... 616
Armrest.......................................... 620
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades................ 621
Coat hooks ....................................624
Assist grips ................................... 625
Utility hook ....................................626
Garage door opener ................ 627
Safety Connect........................... 634
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 642
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 646
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 649
General maintenance.............. 652
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 656
6Maintenance and care
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions.................................657
Hood ............................................... 660
Positioning a floor jack............... 661
Engine compartment ............... 663
12-volt battery ..............................673
Tires................................................... 677
Tire inflation pressure ............... 687
Wheels ........................................... 690
Air conditioning filter ............... 692
Electronic key battery.............. 694
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 696
Headlight aim ................................. 711
Light bulbs ......................................713
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 728
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.....729 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 730
If you think something is wrong .................736
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...... 737
If a warning message is displayed ................................. 747
If you have a flat tire ...................775
If the hybrid system will not start ............................... 788
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 790
If the parking brake cannot be released .................................. 791
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......................793
If the 12-volt battery is discharged..............................796
If your vehicle overheats ........ 800
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................805
7When trouble arises
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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................. 808
Fuel information........................... 818
Tire information............................ 821
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 833
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ......................... 844
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners..................................... 846
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 847
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 849
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................................. 858 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ............................... 862
Alphabetical index ................................868
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the navigation system.
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751-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
■After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Lexus dealer.
■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.
■Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be difficult for
surrounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
●In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of the vehi-
cle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle compared to the
front.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Lexus dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal.
Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features: → P. 8 3 3 )
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811-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode to indicate that the system has
been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a
built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a ke y has not been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help pr event vehicle theft but does not guar-
antee absolute security agai nst all vehicle thefts.
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841-3. Theft deterrent system
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the fol-
lowing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent intrud-
ers.
●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make sure
the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door,
the trunk or hood.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. (→P. 7 9 8 )
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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Driving
CAUTION
■Situations unsuitable for LKA
Do not use LKA in any of the following situations.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an accident.
●When driving with snow tires, tire chains, a spare tire, or similar equipment
●When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pressure is
low.
●When there are objects or structures along the roadside that might be misinter-
preted as lane markers (such as guardrails, curb, reflector posts, etc.)
●When driving on snowy roads
●When pavement lane markers are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, sand, dirt,
etc.
●When there are visible lines on the pavement from road repairs, or if the remains
of old lane markers are still visible on the road
●When driving on slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●When driving in a lane other than the driving or passing lanes on a freeway or
highway
●When driving on a road with lane closures due to maintenance, or when driving
in a temporary lane
●When emergency towing
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to or incorrect operation of the LKA system
●Do not modify the headlights or attach stickers to the surface of the lights.
●Do not modify the suspension or sun visor, or replace them with non-genuine
parts.
●Do not install or place anything on the hood or the grille. Also, do not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar etc.).
●Do not modify the sun visor or replace it with anything other than a genuine
Lexus product.
●If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Lexus dealer.
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