2015 Lexus GS450h suspension

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4116-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paintsurface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic subs tances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent the wiper from operating. (P. 2 2 3 )
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
■When using a high-pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not let water from the high-pressure washer
directly hit the camera or the area around the camera. Due to the shock from
high-pressure water, it is possible that the device may not operate normally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover),
connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into
contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction battery related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
•Brake parts

5017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The steering
lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle
could be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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For owners
ATTENTION
■Modification et mise au rebut des composants du système de coussins gonflables
SRS
Ne mettez pas le véhicule au rebut et n’effectuez aucune des modifications suiva-
ntes sans d’abord consulter votre conces sionnaire Lexus. Les coussins gonflables
SRS pourraient fonctionner de manière in correcte ou se déployer (gonfler) acci-
dentellement, ce qui serait susceptible d’occasionner des blessures graves, voire
mortelles.
●Installation, retrait, démontage et ré paration des coussins gonflables SRS
●Réparations, modifications, retrait ou remplacement du volant, du tableau de
bord, de la planche de bord, de la boît e à gants, des sièges ou du capitonnage
des sièges, des montants avant, latéraux et arrière, ou des brancards de pavillon
●Réparations ou modifications de l’aile ou du pare-chocs avant, ou du côté de
l’habitacle
●Installation de lames de déneigement, de treuils, etc. sur la calandre avant (barre
safari, barre kangourou, etc.)
●Modifications du système de suspension du véhicule
●Installation d’appareils électroniques tels qu’un émetteur-récepteur radio ou un
lecteur de CD
●Modifications à votre véhicule pour une personne aux capacités physiques
réduites

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 335Air conditioning filter....................... 458
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 347
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 335
Humidity sensor .................................. 351
Micro dust and pollen filter ...........349
Rear air conditioning system....... 355
S-FLOW mode ..................................349
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 283 Function ................................................. 283
Warning light ...................................... 504
Warning message .............................. 517
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ........................................................219
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)...................................... 284
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ....................................................219
Air conditioning filter .......................... 458
Air conditioning system ..................... 335 Air conditioning filter....................... 458
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 347
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 335
Humidity sensor .................................. 351
Micro dust and pollen filter ...........349
Rear air conditioning system....... 355
S-FLOW mode ..................................349 Airbags ........................................................ 38
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................... 41
Airbag warning light ........................504
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 44
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 49
General airbag precautions ............. 41
Locations of airbags............................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 45
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 46
Side airbag precautions ...................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ............................................ 41
SRS airbags ............................................. 38
Alarm ........................................................... 83 Alarm .......................................................... 83
Warning buzzer...................... 503, 513
Anchor brackets........................................ 61
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 125
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... 283 Function .................................................. 283
Warning light .......................................504
Warning message............................... 517
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Approach warningDynamic radar cruise control......245
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..................... 261
Armrest .................................................... 386
Ashtrays.....................................................377
Assist grips ................................................391
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 220
Automatic light control system......... 217
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 372
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 284
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 488
Wattage ................................................. 583
Battery (12-volt battery) .................... 439 If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................562
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................................... 318
Warning light ...................................... 504
Battery (traction battery) ......................76
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)................300
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Brake Hold ............................................. 214
Fluid .......................................................... 437
Parking brake ..........................................211
Regenerative braking ..........................74
Warning light ..........................503, 506
Warning message...............................513
Brake assist ............................................. 283
Brake Hold................................................ 214
Break-in tips ............................................. 177
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 300 Blind Spot Monitor function.........304
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 307
Care................................................. 408, 412 Aluminum wheels ..............................409
Exterior .................................................. 408
Interior ....................................................... 412
Seat belts.................................................. 413
Cargo capacity .......................................190
Cargo hooks ...........................................373
Caution label.............................................. 76
CD player
*
Chains ....................................................... 320
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.