2015 Lexus GS300h tow

1553-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
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■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the elec-
tronic key from receiving radio waves.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing
the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 5 4 8 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio
waves
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
dow
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices
Press twice while pressing and holding
. Confirm that the electronic key indica-
tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart
entry & start system cannot be used. To cancel
the function, press any of the electronic key but-
tons.

1773-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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WA R N I N G
■Operating the front passenger’s seat from the driver’s seat (if equipped)
Do not operate the front passenger’s seat when a passenger is seated in it. In addition,
do not let anyone sit down in the front passenger’s seat while the seat is being operated.
The front passenger may catch their legs between the instrument panel and seat,
resulting in injury.
■When adjusting the seat positions or the ottoman (if equipped)
Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.
■When using the ottoman (if equipped)
●Do not operate the ottoman when the vehicle is moving.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking or a
collision.
●Do not sit on the ottoman of the passenger seat.
Doing so may cause seat belts to be worn improperly, which may lead to serious
injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
●Do not step on the ottoman.
Doing so could damage the ottoman, or could cause you to seriously injure yourself
by falling over.
●Stow the ottoman when you get in or out of the vehicle or when the ottoman is not in
use to avoid stumbling over it.
●Do not allow anyone to put their hands or feet under the passenger seat when stow-
ing the ottoman.
NOTICE
■Operating the front passenger’s seat from the driver’s seat (if equipped)
Before operating the front passenger’s seat, make sure that there is no luggage or any
other objects on the seat or in the f ootwell that could prevent its operation.
Such items may result in excess force being applied, causing damage to the seat and/or
the luggage.
■To prevent an ottoman malfunction (if equipped)
●Do not place any objects in the front passe nger footwell that could prevent the oper-
ation of the ottoman.
●Do not place heavy luggage on the ottoman.
●Do not place anything under the ottoman when in use.
There is a possibility that something may get caught and cause damages when stow-
ing the ottoman.

1803-3. Adjusting the seats
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■Recall procedureCheck that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Press one of the buttons for the
driving position you want to recall
until the buzzer sounds.
Vehicles with front passenger’s seat
ottoman:
The recorded position will only be
recalled if the ottoman is in a position
higher than the recorded position. It
will not move in an upward direction.
■To stop the position recall operation part-way through
Perform any of the following:
●Press the “SET” button.
●Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.
●Operate any of the seat adjustment switches (only cancels seat position recall).
●Operate the tilt and telescopic steering control switch (only cancels steering wheel
position recall).
●Operate the head-up display position adjustment switch (if equipped) (only cancels
head-up display position recall).
■Seat positions that can be memorized ( →P. 1 7 5 )
XVehicles without seatback side support adjustment switch
The adjusted positions other than the position adjusted by lumbar support switch can be
recorded.
XVehicles with seatback side support adjustment switch
All adjusted positions can be recorded.
■Automatic ottoman adjustment (if equipped)
While the recorded position is being recalled, if it appears that the front edge of the cush-
ion will touch the area surrounding the instrument panel, the ottoman will be automati-
cally stowed.
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Operation of each component
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■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■Adjusting the rear seat head restraints
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using. Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted
so that the center of the head restraint is closest
to the top of your ears.
WA R N I N G
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are
locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

1863-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Steering wheel
Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following directions: Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
To sound the horn, press on or close to
the mark.
■The steering wheel can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode
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*: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of power switch mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering position
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory system. ( →P. 1 7 8 )
■Power easy access system
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with power switch mode and
the driver’s seat belt condition. ( →P. 1 7 8 )
Adjustment procedure
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1923-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the
rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. (→P. 3 7 2 )
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory. ( →P. 1 7 8 )
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to
reduce reflected light. ( →P. 1 8 8 )
■Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze up and
automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this event, remove any ice and snow
from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror using manual mode or move the mir-
ror by hand.
WA R N I N G
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught
by the moving mirror.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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4Driving
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle .................... 200
Cargo and luggage .................. 208
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) .....209
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)....................... 210
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch...............217
EV drive mode ............................ 222
Hybrid transmission .................. 224
Turn signal lever ..........................230
Parking brake................................ 231
Brake Hold....................................234
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 236
AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) ........................................ 240
Automatic High Beam ............. 245
Fog light switch............................ 249
Windshield w ipers and washer................................ 250 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 256
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 260
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ........................................ 269
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........................................... 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ............ 290
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........... 298
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............303
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................................... 315
Cruise control ............................. 327
Driving mode select switch ...330
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 333 •The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 339
• The Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function.......................... 341
Driving assist systems............... 344
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .......351
Winter driving tips ..................... 354

2014-1. Before driving
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Driving
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■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (→P. 3 4 5 )
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration, etc. Refer to “Hybrid vehicle driv-
ing tips”. ( →P. 3 5 1 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, becaus e visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, beca use the road surface will be especially slip-
pery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■Restraining hybrid system output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the hybrid sys-
tem output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the mult i-information display while the system is
operating. ( →P. 5 0 3 )
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. ( →P. 4 8 9 )
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in reverse.
●While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble escaping
from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRC ( →P. 346) to cancel Drive-
Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh
snow.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.