2019 LEXUS GS300H Owners Manual

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Operation of each component
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Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:
Closing
One-touch closing*
Opening
One-touch opening*
*: To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
Press the switch to lock the passenger
window switches.
The indicator will come on.
Use this switch to prevent children from
accidentally opening or closing a pas- senger window.
■The power windows can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be
operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while the win-
dow is closing, window movement is stop ped and the window is opened slightly.
■Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window is opening,
window movement is stopped.
Opening and closing procedures
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■When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed , perform the following operations with the
power window switch of that door.
●Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam pro- tection function or catch protection function activating, continuously operate the
power window switch in the one-touch clos ing direction or one-touch opening direc- tion so that the door window can be opened and closed.
●If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the above
operations, perform the following pr ocedure for function initialization.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and com-
pletely close the door window.
Release the power window switch for a mo ment, resume pulling the switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approximately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direction. After the door window is completely opened, cont inue holding the switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approximately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the switch for a fur-ther 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus auth orized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* (P. 527)
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the wireless remote control.*(P. 139)
*: These settings must be customized at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If ne cessary, 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 instru- ment cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with thepower windows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 561)
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WARNING
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 power window operations, including the operation for the passengers. In order to prevent acci dental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers 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. 193)
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a posi-
tion where it could be caught wh en a window is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no pos-
sibility of any passenger having any of thei r body parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child operate window by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It ispossible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit the vehiclealong with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., thatmay possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intent ionally activate the jam protection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just before the
window is fully closed. Be careful not to ge t any part of your body jammed in the win- dow.
■Catch protection function
●Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the catch protec-tion function.
●The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your body or clothing caught in the window.

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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*
*: Lightly press either way of the moon
roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*: Lightly press either way of the moon
roof switch to stop the moon roof part-
way.
■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 operated once either
front door is opened.
: If equipped
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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■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon r oof and the frame while the moon roof is clos- ing or tilting down, trav el 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. 527)
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the wireless remote control.*
( P. 139)
*: These settings must be customized at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.*1
The moon roof will close, reopen an d pause for approximately 10 seconds.*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approx imately 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 do wn but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position
and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch again.*1
The moon roof will pause for approximatel y 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 incorrec t 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, pr ess and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch,
and the moon roof will tilt up and pause fo r approximately 1 second. Then 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 does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor- rectly, have the vehicle inspected by any au thorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru- ment 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. 561)
WARNING
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 their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it ismoving.
●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, espe cially by a child, do not let a child oper-
ate the moon roof. It is possible for childre n 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 posi-
tion where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
●When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating the moon roof, operate the moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of
any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let a child operate moon roof by the wireless remo te control or mechanical key. It is pos- sible 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 vehiclealong with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., thatmay possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intent ionally activate the jam protection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
moon roof fully closes.

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle.................... 200
Cargo and luggage .................. 208
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing package) .....209
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package)....................... 210
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ..............217
EV drive mode ............................ 222
Hybrid transmission .................. 224
Turn signal lever .......................... 231
Parking brake .............................. 232
Brake Hold....................................235
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 237
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System)......................................... 241
Automatic High Beam ............. 246
Fog light switch .......................... 250
Windshield wipers
and washer.................................. 251
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 257
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ................261
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ........................................ 270
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) .......................................... 282
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............291
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................ 296
Cruise control ............................ 308
Driving mode select switch ...... 311
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 314
•The Blind Spot Monitor
function ..................................... 319
• The Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function...........................321
Driving assist systems .............. 324
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ...... 331
Winter driving tips ..................... 334

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Driving the vehicle
 P. 217
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 224)
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake. (P. 232)
Gradually release the brake pedal and 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 extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P.
( P. 224)
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 232), and shift the shift lever to P. (P. 224)
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.
If parking on a hill, bl ock the wheels as needed.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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