2015 Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

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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 advice 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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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual...................................14
How to search ..............................................15
Pictorial index ...............................................16
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 28
For safety drive............................... 30
Seat belts .......................................... 32
SRS airbags ..................................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 49
Safety information for children ................................... 56
Child restraint systems ................57
Installing child restraints............... 61
Exhaust gas precautions.............. 71
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features................72
Hybrid system precautions........ 76
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ........................81
Alarm ................................................. 83 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .............................. 86
Gauges and meters .......................91
Multi-information display .......... 96
Head-up display .......................... 104
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ...................111
3-1. Key information Keys ...................................................120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart access system with push-button start .............123
Wireless remote control ...........136
Doors ................................................139
Trunk..................................................143
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats...................................... 150
Driving position memory.......... 152
Head restraints ............................ 158
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................... 161
Inside rear view mirror .............. 162
Outside rear view mirrors........164
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows............................. 167
Moon roof ........................................ 171
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 Monitor) .............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
4Driving
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5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display.......................................... 326
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system......... 335
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 355
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers .......... 360
Windshield wiper de-icer......... 361
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 363• Interior light............................ 364
• Personal lights ....................... 364
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 366• Glove box ............................... 368
• Console box .......................... 369
• Cup holders ........................... 370
• Auxiliary boxes ......................372
Trunk features ...............................373 5-5. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors ....................375
Clock ............................................... 376
Ashtrays ..........................................377
Power outlets ................................378
Heated steering wheel ............380
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ......................... 382
Armrest.......................................... 386
Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades.............. 387
Coat hooks ...................................390
Assist grips .................................... 391
Utility hook ................................... 392
Garage door opener ............... 393
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect......................................400
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................408
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................... 412
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .....415
General maintenance................418
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................422
5Interior features
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions................................ 423
Hood ............................................... 426
Positioning a floor jack..............427
Engine compartment ............... 429
12-volt battery ............................. 439
Tires.................................................. 443
Tire inflation pressure ............... 453
Wheels ........................................... 456
Air conditioning filter ............... 458
Electronic key battery.............. 460
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 462
Headlight aim ...............................477
Light bulbs .....................................479
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 494
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.... 495 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 496
If you think something is wrong ................ 502
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds..... 503
If a warning message is displayed ..................................513
If you have a flat tire ....................541
If the hybrid system will not start ............................... 554
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 556
If the parking brake cannot be released .................................557
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 559
If the 12-volt battery is discharged............................. 562
If your vehicle overheats ......... 566
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................... 571
7When trouble arises
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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................... 574
Fuel information.......................... 584
Tire information........................... 587
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............ 599
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ......................... 609
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners....................................... 612
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................................ 613
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ................................................615
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ...............................................624 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ............................... 628
Alphabetical index ................................ 634
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
• Audio system
• Intuitive parking assist• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor
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