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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The d iffer-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part of the
windshield or to the side of the front pilla rs when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
■nanoe generator (if equipped)
Do not disassemble or repair the generator because it contains high voltage parts.
Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer if the generator needs repair.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
■To prevent damage to the nanoe  (if equipped)
Do not insert anything into the driver’s side vent, attach a nything to it, or use sprays
around the driver’s side vent. These things may cause the generator not to work prop-
erly.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.

3605-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
■Button lock function
■Rear control panel illumination off function
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To prevent inadvertent operation, the buttons on
the rear armrest can be locked. Press
until you hear a beep to lock the buttons. Press-
ing again until you hear a beep will
release the lock.
The indicator appears on the display when the
buttons are locked.
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest
can be turned off. Press until you hear a
beep to turn the illumination off. Pressing
again until you hear a beep will turn the illumina-
tion on.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the hybrid sys-
tem is off.

3685-3. Using the interior lights
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●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch
mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the powe r switch is turned off, the lights will go off
automatically after 20 minutes.
●Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 561)
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary
when the hybrid system is off.

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5-5. Using the other interior features
Interior features
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Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to the
side.
To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide it
backward.
Slide the cover to open. The light turns on when the cover is
opened.
Sun visors
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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended peri-
ods while the hybrid system is off.

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Interior features
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than 12 V DC /
10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
The power outlets can be used when power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
Power outlets
FrontRear
Open the lid.
NOTICE
●To avoid damaging the power outlets, close the power outlet lids when the power out-
lets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter th e power outlets may cause a short circuit.
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do no t use the power outlets longer than neces-
sary when the hybrid system is off.

3825-5. Using the other interior features
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) The coat hooks are provided with the
rear assist grips.
NOTICE
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade when th
e
hybrid system is off.
●Observe the following precautions to ensure normal operation of the rear sunshade
and rear door sunshades.

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■Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency, push the “SOS” button to reach the Public
Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The answering agent will determine your
vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assis-
tance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the agent that you are not experi-
encing an emergency.
When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the red indicator light will illumi-
nate for 10 seconds and then the green indicator light will illuminate for 2 sec-
onds, indicating that the system is enab led. The indicator lights indicate the
following: ● If the green indicator light illuminates and stays on, the system is enabled.
● If the green indicator light flashes, an emergency call is being made (either
automatically or manually).
● If no indicator lights illuminate, the system is not enabled.
● If the red indicator light illuminates any time other than immediately after the
power switch is turned to ON mode, the system may be malfunctioning or the
backup battery may be depleted. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The service life of the backup battery is 3 years or more.
Indicator lights

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6Maintenance and care
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................390
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 394
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 397
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 399
Hood ................................................ 401
Positioning a floor jack ............ 402
Engine compartment ...............403
12-volt battery ...............................412
Tires ...................................................416
Tire inflation pressure .............. 429
Wheels ............................................ 431
Air conditioning filter ............... 433
Electronic key battery.............. 435
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 437
Light bulbs..................................... 442