2013 Lexus GS 450h User Guide
2013 Lexus GS 450h Manual
2013 Lexus GS 450h manual content summary:
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Guide is not intended as a substitute for your Owner's Manual. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner's Manual and supplementary manuals so a navigation system)...74 Using the automatic mode...75 Adjusting the temperature...75 Using the S-FLOW mode...75 Front Seats ...18 Fuel Tank Cap ...91 - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 2
Hybrid System ...9 Hybrid Transmission...24 Intuitive Parking Assist ...44 Keys...14 Lexus Enform with Safety Connect...85 Lexus 59 Destination input - Search points of interest by category...60 Destination input - Search points of interest by telephone number Services...87 2 GS450h_QG_U (OM30D12U) - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 3
Overview Instrument Panel Windshield wiper and washer switch Multi-information display Headlight switch Turn signal lever See P.6 See P.5 P.35 P.30 P.33 P.27 Fog light switch∗* Inside lock buttons P.88 Trunk opener P.92 Hood lock release lever* Driving position memory switches P.19 Window - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 4
Lexus night view switch∗ Brake hold switch P.29 P.49 Remote Touch screen Navigation system∗ P.52 P.56 Clock* Trunk conditioning system P.73 Emergency flasher switch* See P.7 Power switch P.20 P.28 Parking brake switches ∗: If equipped *: Refer to "Owner's Manual". 4 GS450h_QG_U (OM30D12U) - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 5
Overview Instrument Panel Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button* Instrument panel light control switches* Headlight cleaner switch∗* VSC OFF switch* HUD (Head-up display) switches∗ Heated steering wheel switch∗* BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch∗ P.45 P.32 5 GS450h_QG_U (OM30D12U - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 6
Assist) switch∗ P.46 Tilt and telescopic steering control switch* Horn* Cruise control switch P.39, 41 Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button∗ P.42 ∗: If equipped *: Refer to "Owner's Manual". 6 GS450h_QG_U (OM30D12U) - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 7
Overview Instrument Panel Rear sunshade switch* Intuitive parking assist switch∗ Seat heater switches∗ Seat ventilator switches∗ Seat heater switches∗ P.77 P.77 P.77 P.44 Remote Touch Shift lever P.24 P.52 Driving mode select switch Snow mode switch* EV drive mode switch P.23 P.48 7 - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 8
Overview Roof Interior light* Moon roof switches P.90 Vanity lights* Personal lights* "SOS" button∗ P.83 Garage door opener switches P.81 ∗: If equipped *: Refer to "Owner's Manual". 8 GS450h_QG_U (OM30D12U) - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 9
with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care. The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions. For details, refer to the "Owner's Manual". - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 10
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Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information display and the Remote Touch screen. - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 12
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Keys - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 15
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Theft Deterrent System - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 18
Front Seats - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 19
Driving Position Memory Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled by pressing a button. The same buttons are found on the front passenger's side, allowing the position of the front passenger's seat - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 20
Power (Ignition) Switch Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes. - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 21
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EV Drive Mode In EV drive mode the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid battery (traction battery), is used to drive the vehicle. Turns EV drive mode on/off When EV drive mode is turned on, "EV MODE" will be displayed on the multiinformation - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 24
Hybrid Transmission - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 25
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Turn Signal Lever The lever will return to its original position immediately after operation. 1 Right turn 2 Lane change to the right (move the lever partway and release it) The right hand signals will flash 3 times. 3 Lane change to the left (move the lever partway and release it) The left hand - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 28
Parking Brake - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 29
is in D, S or N with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off. Turns the brake hold system on The brake hold standby indicator - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 30
Multi-information Display The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data including the current outside air temperature. - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 31
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Head-up Display (if equipped) The head-up display can be used to project vehicle speed and other information onto the windshield. 1 Head-up display 2 "HUD" button 3 Display brightness adjustment switch 4 Display position adjustment switch 5 "DISP" button - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 33
Headlights 1 (U.S.A.) (Canada) The side marker, parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights turn on. 2 3 The headlights and all the lights listed above turn on. The headlights, daytime running lights and all the lights listed above turn on and off automatically. (When the power - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 34
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Windshield Wipers and Washer The lever will return to its original position immediately after operation. 1 2 3 (U.S.A.) or (Canada) Move the lever up 2 levels Move the lever up 1 level (U.S.A.) or (Canada) Move the lever down 1 level AUTO mode indicator 4 5 (U.S.A.) or (Canada) Move the lever - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 36
When AUTO mode is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the switch ring. 6 Increases the sensitivity 7 Decreases the sensitivity 8 Washer/wiper dual operation Wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 37
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Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected. 5 Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency 6 Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency 7 Washer/wiper dual operation Wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. 38 - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 39
Cruise Control (if equipped) Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelerator pedal. 1 Indicators 2 Cruise control switch - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 40
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supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-tovehicle distance control. In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or decelerates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehicles ahead. 1 Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button 2 Display 3 Set - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 42
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into a garage is measured by the sensors and communicated via the multi-information display, Remote touch screen and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this system. - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 45
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped) The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver to confirm safety when changing lanes. 1 BSM main switch Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the switch's indicator illuminates. 2 Outside rear view mirror - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 46
function If the system judges that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it alerts the driver using beeping, screen displays and a sensory warning* given via the steering wheel. *: A slight steering torque is applied for a short period of time in the direction of the center of the lane. 2 Lane - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 47
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the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco drive mode or sport mode. 2 Eco drive mode Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent accelerating. When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 49
Night View (if equipped) Lexus night view is a system which assists with nighttime driving. Near-infrared rays are irradiated forward and an image converted from the irradiated light is shown on the Remote Touch screen. The image shows pedestrians, obstacles, and road conditions ahead of the vehicle - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 50
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Tire Pressure Warning System Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise. - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 52
Remote Touch The Remote Touch can be used to operate the Remote Touch screens. - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 53
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Navigation System (if equipped) - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 57
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Select by street address 2 1 Press the "MENU" button on the Remote Touch. Please refer to page 52 for the Remote Touch operation. 2 Select "Destination". 3 Select "Address". 4 Select "Street Address". 3 5 Input a house number and select "OK". 6 Input the street name and select "OK". 7 When the - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 59
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Hands-free System For Cellular Phone - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 63
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Audio System - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 70
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Front Air Conditioning System Without rear air conditioning system With rear air conditioning system 1 Outside temperature 2 Passenger's side temperature control 3 Passenger's side temperature display 4 Front seat air outlet selector 5 Windshield wiper de-icer 6 Micro dust and pollen filter 7 - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 74
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Rear Air Conditioning System (if equipped) 1 Air outlet mode display 2 Temperature display 3 Temperature control 4 Air outlet selector 5 Off 6 Automatic mode - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 77
Seat Heaters/Seat Ventilators - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 78
Voice Command System NOTE:When inputting voice commands you must wait until after the beep to speak. - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 79
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incident list. Displays weather information. Displays the sports list. Displays the stocks list. Displays the fuel prices list. Displays the Lexus insider list. Change the audio mode. are turned "On". Refer to the "Owner's Manual" and "Navigation System Owner's Manual". 80 GS450h_QG_U (OM30D12U) - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 81
Portable Audio Device Ports These ports can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it through the vehicle's speakers. Open the console box, open the cover and connect the portable audio - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 82
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Connect is a generic name for Apps, Destination Assist, eDestination, Lexus Insider, and Safety Connect. The functions included in Lexus Enform with Safety Connect are classified into the following three functions. For details, refer to the "Owner's Manual" and "Navigation System Owner's Manual". - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 86
the eDestination feature, you can go online, via the Lexus.com owner's Web site Lexus Enform with Safety Connect Guide for more information.) ● Lexus Insider is an optional service that can send audio messages, or articles, to participating owners' vehicles via the navigation system. Potential Lexus - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 87
XM Services (if equipped) XM services are subscription-based XM Satellite Radio services to provide convenient features to subscribers. For details, refer to the "Owner's Manual" and "Navigation System Owner's Manual". - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 88
Door Locks The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switches. For details the entry function or wireless remote control (→ P.14, 15) - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 89
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Moon Roof - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 91
Fuel Tank Cap - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 92
Trunk - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 93
"PCS" warning light (if equipped) Brake system warning light (Flashes) (Blinking and then continuously on) Tire pressure warning light For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual. 93 GS450h_QG_U (OM30D12U) - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 94
light Low fuel level warning light Seat belt reminder light (Illuminates without blinking) Master warning light Tire pressure warning light* For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual. *: pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Lexus dealer. 94 GS450h_QG_U (OM30D12U) - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 95
What to do if... See the Owner's Manual Turn signal indicator Headlight indicator (U.S.A.) Tail light indicator (Canada) (Flashes) Intuitive parking assist Keeping assist) indicator (if equipped) (Flashes faster) For further information, refer to the Owner's Manual. 95 GS450h_QG_U (OM30D12U) - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 96
What to do if... If the electronic key does not operate properly - 2013 Lexus GS 450h | User Guide - Page 97
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Your Lexus dealer Your Lexus dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. If there is not a Lexus dealer near you, please call the following number:
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GS450h_QG_U (OM30D12U)
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for your
Owner±s
Manual
. We strongly encourage you to review the
Owner±s
Manual
and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle±s capabilities and limitations.
Audio System
Audio control screen
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Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system)
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Basic operation
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Radio
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DVD player/CD player
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Operating an iPod
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Remote control (steering wheel switches)
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Rear seat audio controls
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Brake Hold
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29
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
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Cruise Control
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39
Door Locks
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88
Driving Mode Select Switch
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Driving Position Memory
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19
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
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41
Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen
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11
EV Drive Mode
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Front Air Conditioning System
Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system)
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Using the automatic mode
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Adjusting the temperature
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Using the S-FLOW mode
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Front Seats
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Fuel Tank Cap
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Garage Door Opener
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Hands-free System For Cellular Phone
Bluetooth
fi
phone pairing
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Phonebook transfer
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Registering a speed dial
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Calling by name
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Calling by speed dial
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Calling using SMS/MMS message
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Receiving a call
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Steering switches
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Headlights
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Head-up Display
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