2018 Lexus GS450h hood release

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions................................ 349
Hood ................................................ 351
Positioning a floor jack ............ 352
Engine compartment ............... 353
12-volt battery ............................. 362
Tires ................................................. 365
Tire inflation pressure .............. 375
Wheels ........................................... 378
Air conditioning filter ...............380
Electronic key battery.............. 382
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 384
Headlight aim (vehicles with single-beam head lights) ...... 389
Light bulbs ......................................391
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 396
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.... 397 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 398
If you think something is wrong................ 403
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds .... 404
If a warning message is displayed ................................. 410
If you have a flat tire ....................441
If the hybrid system will not start ............................... 450
If the parking brake cannot be released................................ 452
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................... 454
If the 12-volt battery is discharged............................. 457
If your vehicle overheats...........461
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 466
7When trouble arises

17Pictorial index
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 95
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 95
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 410
Parking brake switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 277
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 404, 406
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 207
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 361
Headlight cleaners
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Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 396
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 128
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
Tilt and telescopic steering cont rol switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Driving position memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 287
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 287
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 293
Audio system*2
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
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*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Maintenance and care
Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may op en while the vehicle is in motion and cause
an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

4127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in the gasoline engine or that the
shift lever is in N for a long period of time
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the accelerator pedal and stop the vehicle
in a safe place and shift the shift lever to P.
Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with the shift
position in any position other than P
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Shift the shift position to P.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that hood or one or more of the doors or trunk
are not fully closed
The system also indicates which hood or doors or
trunk are not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that
the hood or door(s) or trunk are not yet fully closed.
→ Make sure that hood or all doors or trunk are
closed.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

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Eco drive mode ..................................... 258
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Electric motor (traction motor) ......... 66
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 269Function ..................................................269
Warning light ...................................... 405
Warning message .............................. 410
Electronic key ........................................... 118 Battery-saving function .....................137
If the electronic key does not operate properly.............................454
Replacing the battery ...................... 382
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.......... 404
If a warning light turns on.............. 404
If a warning message is displayed ......................................... 410
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................457
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........454
If the hybrid system will not start....................................... 450
If the parking brake cannot be released ........................452
If you have a flat tire ........................... 441
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 403
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 466
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............................397
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 398
If your vehicle overheats ................. 461 Emergency flashers ............................ 396
Energy monitor ........................................ 110
Engine
Accessory mode ................................ 183
Compartment ..................................... 353
Engine switch ........................................182
Hood..........................................................351
How to start the hy brid system ....182
Identification number......................... 471
Ignition switch (power switch) ..................................182
Overheating...........................................461
Power switch .........................................182
Engine compartment cover............. 354
Engine coolant ...................................... 358 Capacity................................................. 475
Checking ...............................................358
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 276
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 88
Engine oil ................................................. 355 Capacity................................................. 473
Checking ...............................................355
Oil level warning message .............410
Oil pressure warning message.............................410
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 276
Engine oil maintenance data ............344
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Language (multi-information display) ............ 495
LATCH anchors ...................................... 58
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .............................. 269
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .......................... 351
Hood lock release lever .................. 351
Internal trunk release lever............... 131
Shift lever ................................................. 189
Turn signal lever .................................. 195
Wiper lever ...........................................207
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)...................................... 269
Lexus Enform
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Lexus Enform Safety Connect........ 329
Lexus parking assist monitor
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Lexus Safety System+........................... 217 Automatic High Beam ................... 203
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .................... 243
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 234
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........ 223
License plate lights...............................200 Light switch .......................................... 200
Replacing light bulbs ........................393
Welcome light illumination cont rol ..........................123
Light bulbs Replacing .................................. 392, 393
Wattage ................................................. 480 Lights
Headlight switch ................................200
Illuminated entry system.................306
Interior light...........................................305
Interior lights list..................................304
Personal lights .....................................305
Replacing light bulbs ........... 392, 393
Trunk light............................................... 130
Turn signal lever ...................................195
Vanity lights ............................................ 314
Wattage ................................................ 480
Welcome light illumination control.................................................... 123
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .............234 Operation.............................................. 238
Warning messages ............................410
Load capacity .......................................... 179
Lock steering column........................... 184
Low profile tire ...................................... 368
Luggage hook ......................................... 312
Luggage security system ....................130
Main display ........................................... 285
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 349
General maintenance ..................... 345
Maintenance data.............................. 470
Maintenance requirements .......... 343
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 351 P. 128 P. 214
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 351
P. 477
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 472
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 477
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.7 (6.3, 5.5)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9, 5.2)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 473