2015 Lexus GS450h Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk / LEXUS 2015 GS450H FROM MAR. 2015 PROD. OWNERS MANUAL (OM30F70U)

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Operation of each component
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.*
( P. 559)
●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.* ( P. 1 3 6 )
*: These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If nece ssary, press the window lock switch after
reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the power windows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 5 9 9 )

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the powe r window operations, including the oper-
ation for the passengers. In order to prev ent accidental operation, especially by a
child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and
other passengers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when
riding with a child, it is recommended to use the window lock switch. ( P. 1 6 7 )
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows, operate the
power window after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any pas-
senger having any of their body parts caugh t in the window. Also do not let a child
operate window by the mechanical key. It is possible for children and other pas-
sengers to get caught in the power window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit the
vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief,
etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to inte ntionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the window fully closes.

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Operation of each component
Moon roof
Opens the moon roof*
The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce wind
noise.
Press the switch again to fully open the
moon roof.
Closes the moon roof*
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: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof
partway.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
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: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof
partway.
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it
up and down.
Opening and closing
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Tilting up and down
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■The moon roof can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the power
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be oper-
ated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is
closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open
automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* ( P. 559)
●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.* ( P. 1 3 6 )
*: These settings must be cust omized at your Lexus dealer.

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■When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightlyStop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
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The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds.*2
Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it
will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release
the switch.
●If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back upStop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch
*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up posi-
tion and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch again.
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The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up position.*2
Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt
down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release
the switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic
operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP”
switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then
it will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is com-
pletely closed and then release the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the
instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened with the moon roof open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 5 9 9 )
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to put thei r hands or heads outside the vehicle while
it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
●The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child
operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have
body parts caught in the moon roof.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught wh en the moon roof is being operated.
●When using the mechanical key and oper ating the moon roof, operate the moon
roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger hav-
ing any of their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let a child oper-
ate moon roof by the mechanical key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the moon roof.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit the
vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief,
etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to inte ntionally activate the jam protection func-
tion.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before
the moon roof fully closes.

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4Driving
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ....................... 176
Cargo and luggage .................... 187
Vehicle load limits .......................190
Trailer towing .................................. 191
Dinghy towing............................... 192
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch.............. 193
EV drive mode ........................... 200
Hybrid transmission ..................203
Turn signal lever ......................... 209
Parking brake ..................................211
Brake Hold ..................................... 214
Horn.................................................. 216
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 217
Fog light switch............................ 222
Windshield wipers and washer .................................223
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 230 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control ............................. 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 239
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............. 254
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 270
Driving mode select switch ...280
Driving assist systems............... 283
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 290
BSM (Blind Spot Moni tor)............. 300
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ....................................304
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function......................... 307
Lexus night view .......................... 310
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips....... 316
Winter driving tips ...................... 318

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
P. 1 9 3
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 203)
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
( P. 211)
Gradually release the brake pedal an d gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an exte nded period of time, shift the shift lever to
P. ( P. 2 0 3 )
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 2 0 3 )
If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake.
( P. 211)
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that y ou have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
Pa r k i n g t h e ve h i c l e
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