
5267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it counterclock-
wise until it stops.
■Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.
3
4
WARNING
■When releasing the parking brake manually
●Shift the shift lever to P, turn the power switch off and chock the tires. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the power switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off. Failure to
do so may cause the system to operate and turn the inserted parking brake release
tool, resulting in an injury.

5427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the rear wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other materi al under the rear wheels to help pro-
vide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to D or R and rele ase the parking brake. Then, while exer-
cising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRC. ( P. 326)
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
area is clear to avoid striking other vehi cles, objects or people. The vehicle may also
lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
1
2
3
4
5

5468-1. Specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
* 1
: Unladen vehicle
* 2
: Vehicles with 265/35R19 tires
* 3
: AWL10L-BEXEHW and AWL10R-BEXEHW models *10
* 4
: AWL10L-BEXQHW and AWL10R-BEXQHW models *10
* 5
: GWL10L-BEXEBW and GWL10R-BEXEBW models *10
* 6
: GWL10L-BEXQBW and GWL10R-BEXQBW models *10
* 7
: Vehicles with towing package
* 8
:GS300h
* 9
:GS450h
* 10
: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label. (P. 547)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length 4850 mm (190.9 in.)
Overall width 1840 mm (72.4 in.)
Overall height *1
1455 mm (57.3 in.)
Wheelbase 2850 mm (112.2 in.)
Tread*1
Front 1575 mm (62.0 in.)
Rear 1590 mm (62.6 in.)
1560 mm (61.4 in.)
*2
Gross vehicle mass 2235 kg (4927 lb.)
*3
2265 kg (4993 lb.) *4
2305 kg (5082 lb.) *5
2335 kg (5148 lb.) *6
Maximum
permissible axle
capacityFront 1120 kg (2469 lb.)
Rear 1270 kg (2800 lb.)
Drawbar load
*7
80 kg (176 lb.)
Towing capacity*7
With brake 500 kg (1102 lb.)
*8
1500 kg (3307 lb.) *9
Without brake 0 kg (0 lb.)
*8
750 kg (1653 lb.) *9

555
8
8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
Type A
* : For optimizing fuel economy, ECO tire pressure is recommended. Tire pressure
affects traveling comfort, road noise and steering characteristics.
Tires and wheels
Tire size225/50R17 94W
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Vehicle speed
Front tire
kPa (kgf/cm 2
or
bar, psi)Rear tire
kPa (kgf/cm 2
or
bar, psi)
More than 190 km/h
(118 mph)300 (3.0, 44)300 (3.0, 44)
Normal pressure:
190 km/h (118 mph)
or less
240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4, 35)
ECO pressure *:
190 km/h (118 mph)
or less
270 (2.7, 39)270 (2.7, 39)
Wheel size17 7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 N

594Alphabetical index
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Refueling .................................................. 257
Capacity .................................................549
Fuel types ...............................................549
Opening the fuel tank cap ............ 259
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 259
Regenerative braking ............................ 78
Remote Touch *
Replacing Electronic key battery......................435
Fuses ........................................................ 437
Light bulbs ............................................. 442
Tires ......................................................... 498
Rev indicator............................................ 106
Rev peak .................................................... 106
Road accident cautions.........................83
Seat belt reminder light ...................... 462
Seat belts .....................................................38
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 39
Child restraint system installation.............................................. 67
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt .......................................395
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR).................................. 40
How to wear your seat belt ............. 38
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 40
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........................................... 41
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 462
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 39
SRS warning light.............................. 460 Seat heaters ............................................ 362
Seat position memory...........................178
Seat ventilators ...................................... 362
Seats............................................................. 175
Adjustment ............................................. 175
Adjustment precautions................... 176
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 66
Cleaning ................................................ 394
Driving position memory ................ 178
Head restraints .....................................183
Power easy access system............. 178
Properly sitting in the seat................ 36
Seat heaters.......................................... 362
Seat position memory ....................... 178
Seat ventilators ................................... 362
Sensor Automatic headlight system ........ 240
Automatic High Beam system.................................................. 246
Inside rear view mirror .....................189
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.......94
Lexus parking assist-sensor *
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 282
Radar sensor .............................263, 318
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................. 255
Service plug ............................................... 80
Service reminder indicators ............... 98
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 347
S

595
Alphabetical index
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Shift lever.................................................. 224
Hybrid transmission ......................... 224
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 229
Shift lever light........................................ 366
Shift lock system .................................... 228
Side airbags................................................ 43
Side display.............................................. 344
Side mirrors.............................................. 190 Adjusting and folding........................ 190
BSM (Blind spot monitor)...............314
Linked mirror function when
reversing ................................................ 191
Mirror position memory...................178
Side turn signal lights............................ 231 Replacing light bulbs........................ 449
Turn signal lever ................................... 231
Smart entry & start system................. 153
Antenna location................................. 153
Entry functions............................ 139, 146
Starting the hybrid system............... 217
Warning message.............................466
Snow mode ............................................. 225
Snow tires................................................ 338
Spare tire ..................................................498 Inflation pressure................................ 557
Storage location .................................499
Spark plug................................................ 552 Specifications ......................................... 546
Speech command system
*
Speedometer .......................................... 104
Sport mode ................................................ 311
Steering lock ............................................219 Column lock release ....................... 220
Steering lock system warning message ............................................. 496
Steering wheel........................................ 186 Adjustment .............................................186
Audio switches *
Heated steering wheel ................... 362
Power easy access system............. 178
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................ 178
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal................ 325
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Storage feature ..................................... 369
Storage precautions............................ 369
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 542
Sun visors ..................................................377
Sun shade Rear ..........................................................380
Rear door ................................................381
Roof ............................................................ 197
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

597
Alphabetical index
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Tire inflation pressure ......................... 429
Maintenance data............................. 555
Tire inflation pressure display function.................................. 417
Warning light ....................................... 463
Warning message.............................466
Tire pressure warning system ...........417 Function .................................................... 417
Initializing................................................. 418
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters................. 418
Registering ID codes .........................419
Warning light ....................................... 463
Warning message.............................466
Tires ............................................................. 416 Chains .....................................................336
Checking .................................................416
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ............................................. 509
If you have a flat tire .............498, 509
Inflation pressure............................... 555
Replacing .............................................. 498
Rotating tires .......................................... 417
Size........................................................... 555
Snow tires ..............................................338
Spare tire ............................................... 498
Tire inflation pressure display function .................................................. 417
Tire pressure warning system ....... 417
Warning light ....................................... 463
Warning message.............................466 Tools...................................................499, 511
Top strap ....................................................... 71
Towing ...................................................... 454
Emergency towing ........................... 454
Towing capacity................................. 546
Towing eyelet ...................................... 456
Trailer towing ........................... 209, 210
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ...... 80
Traction Control (TRC) ..................... 324
Traction motor (electric motor) .........76
Trailer towing ............................... 209, 210
Transmission........................................... 224
Driving mode select switch.............. 311
Hybrid transmission .......................... 224
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................229
Paddle shift switches.........................226
S mode .................................................... 227
TRC (Traction Control) ..................... 324 Function...................................................324
TRC OFF switch ............................... 326
Trip information...................................... 104
Trip meters ............................................... 104
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.