Pictorial index Search by illustration For safety 1 Make sure to read through them and security How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of 2 Instrument cluster warning lights and indicators, etc. Operation of 3 Opening and closing the doors and windows, each component adjustment before driving, etc. 4 Driving Operations and advices which are necessary for driving 5 Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc. Maintenance 6 Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures and care When trouble 7 What to do in case of malfunction or emergency arises Vehicle 8 Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc. specifications Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt, 9 For owners SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners Search by symptom Index Search alphabetically GS450h_OM_OM30D52U_(U) 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS For your information...................................8 2 Instrument cluster Reading this manual...................................14 How to search..............................................15 Pictorial index...............................................16 2. Instrument cluster Warning lights 1 For safety and security and indicators..............................86 Gauges and meters.......................91 1-1. For safe use Multi-information display.......... 96 Before driving.................................28 Head-up display.......................... 104 For safety drive...............................30 Energy monitor/ consumption screen...................111 Seat belts.......................................... 32 Operation of SRS airbags.....................................38 3 Front passenger occupant each component classification system.................. 49 3-1. Key information Safety information for children ...................................56 Keys...................................................120 Child restraint systems................57 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk Installing child restraints...............61 Smart access system Exhaust gas precautions..............71 with push-button start.............123 1-2. Hybrid system Wireless remote control...........136 Hybrid system features................72 Doors................................................139 Hybrid system precautions........76 Trunk..................................................143 1-3. Theft deterrent system 3-3. Adjusting the seats Immobilizer system........................81 Front seats...................................... 150 Alarm.................................................83 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 GS450h_OM_OM30D52U_(U) 3 3-5. Opening, closing the windows 4-4. Refueling and moon roof Opening the fuel tank cap.......231 Power windows.............................167 4-5. Using the driving support Moon roof.......................................170 systems Cruise control............................. 236 1 4 Driving Dynamic radar cruise control............................ 240 4-1. Before driving Dynamic radar cruise control 2 Driving the vehicle ...................... 176 with full-speed range.............255 Cargo and luggage.....................187 LKA 3 Vehicle load limits....................... 190 (Lane-Keeping Assist)............271 Trailer towing ..................................191 Intuitive parking assist................281 Rear view monitor system...... 294 Dinghy towing...............................192 4 4-2. Driving procedures Driving mode select switch ...305 Power (ignition) switch ..............193 Driving assist systems ..............308 5 EV drive mode............................200 PCS (Pre-Collision System) ...........315 Hybrid transmission..................203 BSM Turn signal lever..........................209 (Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 324 6 Parking brake .................................211 • The Blind Spot Monitor Brake Hold .....................................214 function ....................................328 7 Horn..................................................216 • The Rear Cross Traffic 4-3. Operating the lights Alert function ..........................331 and wipers Lexus night view.........................334 8 Headlight switch ..........................217 4-6. Driving tips Fog light switch ........................... 222 Hybrid vehicle driving tips .....340 Windshield wipers Winter driving tips..................... 342 9 and washer ................................ 223 Headlight cleaner switch........230 GS450h_OM_OM30D52U_(U) 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5-3. Using the audio system 5 Interior features Audio system type........................ 411 Using the radio ...........................434 5-1. Remote Touch screen Using the CD/DVD player.....457 Remote Touch .............................350 Playing an audio CD Remote Touch screen.............. 352 and MP3/WMA discs......... 459 Set up screen...............................358 Playing DVD video ...................465 Voice command system...........375 CD/DVD player and DVD Mobile Assistant.........................386 video disc information ...........477 5-2. Using the air conditioning Listening to ® system and defogger Bluetooth audio...................489 Front automatic Listening to air conditioning system.........388 a USB memory........................ 499 Rear air conditioning Listening to an iPod...................509 system..........................................404 Optimal use of Rear window and outside rear the audio/video system ..........519 view mirror defoggers..........409 Using the AUX port...................521 Windshield wiper de-icer........ 410 Using the rear seat audio controls........................... 523 Using the steering wheel audio switches...........................527 GS450h_OM_OM30D52U_(U) 5 5-4. Using the hands-free phone 5-7. Other interior features system (for cellular phone) Sun visors Hands-free system and vanity mirrors...................609 (for cellular phone) ................530 Clock ................................................610 Using a Bluetooth® phone....539 Ashtrays............................................ 611 1 Setting the hands-free system Power outlets.................................612 (for cellular phone) ................559 Heated steering wheel..............614 Setting the Bluetooth®............584 Seat heaters/ 2 5-5. Using the interior lights seat ventilators...........................616 Interior lights list ..........................597 Armrest.......................................... 620 3 • Interior light............................598 Rear sunshade/ • Personal lights.......................598 rear door sunshades................621 5-6. Using the storage features Coat hooks....................................624 4 List of storage features ............600 Assist grips ................................... 625 • Glove box ...............................602 Utility hook ....................................626 5 • Console box ..........................603 Garage door opener ................627 • Cup holders...........................604 Safety Connect...........................634 • Auxiliary boxes.....................606 6 6 Maintenance and care Trunk features.............................. 607 6-1. Maintenance and care 7 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 642 Cleaning and protecting 8 the vehicle interior.................. 646 6-2. Maintenance 9 Maintenance requirements... 649 General maintenance.............. 652 Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs....................................656 GS450h_OM_OM30D52U_(U) 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency Do-it-yourself service If your vehicle needs precautions.................................657 to be towed................................ 730 Hood...............................................660 If you think Positioning a floor jack...............661 something is wrong.................736 Engine compartment...............663 If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds......737 12-volt battery ..............................673 If a warning message Tires...................................................677 is displayed................................. 747 Tire inflation pressure............... 687 If you have a flat tire ...................775 Wheels...........................................690 If the hybrid system Air conditioning filter ............... 692 will not start ...............................788 Electronic key battery.............. 694 If the shift lever cannot Checking and replacing be shifted from P..................... 790 fuses.............................................. 696 If the parking brake cannot Headlight aim................................. 711 be released..................................791 Light bulbs ......................................713 If the electronic key does not operate properly......................793 7 When trouble arises If the 12-volt battery is discharged..............................796 7-1. Essential information If your vehicle overheats........ 800 Emergency flashers .................. 728 If the vehicle becomes If your vehicle has to be stuck.............................................805 stopped in an emergency.....729 GS450h_OM_OM30D52U_(U) 7 8 Vehicle specifications