Lexus GS 450 2014 User Manual
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....................................................................................................................75
Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system)..............................................................75
Remote control (steering wheel switches)..........................................................................75
Basic operation................................................................................................................................76
Radio....................................................................................................................................................76
DVD player/CD player...............................................................................................................77
Operating an iPod.........................................................................................................................78
Rear seat audio controls.............................................................................................................78
Brake Hold............................................................................................................................................... 31
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................................................................................................................ 51
Cruise Control....................................................................................................................................... 41
Door Locks .............................................................................................................................................95
Driving Mode Select Switch............................................................................................................54
Driving Position Memory..................................................................................................................20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.....................................................................................................43
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control With Full-Speed Range....................................................46
Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen........................................................................................ 12
EV Drive Mode.....................................................................................................................................25
Floor mat installation..............................................................................................................................9
Front Air Conditioning System
Side Display (vehicles with a navigation system)............................................................. 80
Using the automatic mode..........................................................................................................81
Adjusting the temperature..........................................................................................................81
Using the S-FLOW mode...........................................................................................................81
Front Seats ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Fuel Tank Cap ........................................................................................................................................98
Garage Door Opener...................................................................................................................... 88
Hands-free System For Cellular Phone
Bluetooth
®
phone pairing .........................................................................................................68
Phonebook transfer......................................................................................................................69
Registering a speed dial..............................................................................................................70
Calling by name................................................................................................................................71
Calling by speed dial....................................................................................................................72
Calling using SMS/MMS message ....................................................................................... 73
Receiving a call................................................................................................................................74
Steering switches............................................................................................................................74
Headlights...............................................................................................................................................35
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Head-up Display...................................................................................................................................34
Hybrid System........................................................................................................................................10
Hybrid Transmission............................................................................................................................26
Intuitive Parking Assist ...................................................................................................................... 50
Keys.............................................................................................................................................................15
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect..............................................................................................92
Lexus Night View .................................................................................................................................55
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist).............................................................................................................52
Moon Roof..............................................................................................................................................97
Multi-information Display.................................................................................................................32
Navigation System
Register home.................................................................................................................................62
Destination input - Search by address ..................................................................................63
Destination input - Search points of interest by name....................................................65
Destination input - Search points of interest by category.............................................66
Destination input - Search points of interest by telephone number......................... 67
Parking Brake........................................................................................................................................ 30
Portable Audio Device Ports..........................................................................................................88
Power (Ignition) Switch......................................................................................................................22
Power Windows....................................................................................................................................96
Rear Air Conditioning System
Front controller...............................................................................................................................82
Remote Touch....................................................................................................................................... 58
Safety Connect .................................................................................................................................... 90
Seat Heaters/Seat Ventilators....................................................................................................... 83
Smart Access System with Push-button Start...........................................................................16
Theft Deterrent System ......................................................................................................................18
Tire Pressure Warning System........................................................................................................57
Trunk ..........................................................................................................................................................99
Turn Signal Lever..................................................................................................................................29
Voice Command System
Basic operation...............................................................................................................................84
Command list .................................................................................................................................85
Windshield Wipers and Washer....................................................................................................37
XM Services...........................................................................................................................................94
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Overview
P.37
P.32
P.35
P.29
P.95
P.99
P.20
P.96
P.96
P.95
P.57
P.36
Inside lock buttons
Trunk opener
Hood lock release lever*
Instrument Panel
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Multi-information display
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
See P.6
See P.5
*
Driving position memory
switches
Window lock switch
Power window switches
Door lock switches
Outside rear view
mirror switches
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PCS OFF switch*
Tire pressure warning reset switch
AFS OFF switch
P.31
P.58
P.62
P.99
P.75
P.79
P.22
P.30
Lexus night view switch
P.55
Brake hold switch
Remote Touch screen
Navigation system
Clock*
Trunk opener main switch
Audio system
Air conditioning system
Emergency flasher switch*
See P.7
Power switch
Parking brake switches
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.
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P.34
P.51
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button*
Instrument panel light control switches*
Headlight cleaner switch*
VSC OFF switch*
Instrument Panel
Heated steering wheel switch*
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
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HUD (Head-up display) switches
P.33
P.74
P.44, 46
P.74
P.74
Audio remote control switches
P.75
P.27, 28
P.52
P.41, 43, 46
Paddle shift switches
“DISP” button
Telephone switches
Back switch
Talk switch
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
switch
Tilt and telescopic steering control
switch
*
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Horn*
Cruise control switch
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.
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Overview
P.50
P.58
P.83
P.26
P.54
P.83
P.83
P.25
Seat ventilator switches
Seat heater switch
Instrument Panel
Rear sunshade switch*
Intuitive parking assist switch
Seat heater switch
Remote Touch
Shift lever
Driving mode select switch
Snow mode switch*
EV drive mode switch
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P.97
P.90
P.88
Roof
Interior light* Vanity lights*
Moon roof switches
Personal lights*
“SOS” button
Garage door opener switches
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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Owner’s Manual”.
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Floor mat installation
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year
as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
*
1
Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into
the floor mat eyelets.
2
Turn the upper knob of each retaining
hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in
place.
*: Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.
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Hybrid System
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles.
Be sure you are closely familiar 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”.
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■ Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
1
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
2
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
4
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
● Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than the sport
mode.
● By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
● Charge area indicates regeneration
the battery.
* status. Regenerated energy will be used to charge
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
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■ Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged. Always put
the shift lever in P when the vehicle is stopped. When driving in heavy traffic, operate the
vehicle with the shift lever in D or S to avoid discharging the battery.
■ Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration
force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction battery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or S.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or S.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move. For
safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are
not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the rear seats
when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the hybrid system starts or
stops.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the both sides of the rear
seatback.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light go off. If there is
only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum
amount of fuel to add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 2.6 gal. [10.0 L,
2.2 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is
on a slope.)
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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.
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1
■ Energy monitor
● How to display on the Remote Touch screen
Vehicles without a navigation system
1
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
Select “Info” on the “Menu” screen.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Energy”.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch.
2
Select “Info/Apps” on the “Menu” screen.
3
Select “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Energy”.
The “Energy Monitor” screen can be displayed on the “Side Display”. For details, refer
to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
The flow of energy is displayed on the Remote Touch screen.
Amber: gasoline energy
Yellow: electrical energy
Light blue: energy recovery
A light blue arrow appears when regenerative braking
occurs.
● How to display on the multi-information display
Press the “DISP” button on the steering wheel several times to select the energy monitor
display.
The flow of energy is indicated by the movement of the arrows
on the multi-information display.
The displayed energy flow, battery level, etc. will change in response to the current driving
conditions.
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■ Consumption
1
3
5
2
5
Vehicles with a navigation system: The consumption screen can be displayed on the “Side
Display”. For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info” on the “Menu”
screen.
2
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, select “Fuel Consumption”.
Vehicles with a navigation system
1
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Info/Apps” on the “Menu”
screen.
2
Select “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, select “Fuel Consumption”.
● Trip information
If the “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Trip Information”.
Resetting the consumption data
1
Fuel consumption in the past 15 min-
2
utes
Regenerated energy in the past 15
3
minutes
Displays the average vehicle speed
4
since the hybrid system was started.
Displays the elapsed time since the
hybrid system was started.
Cruising range
6
● Pas t record
If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “Past Record”.
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Updating the average fuel consump-
1
tion data
Resetting the past record data
Best recorded fuel consumption
3
Average fuel consumption
4
Previous fuel consumption record
■ Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an
improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the multiinformation display, read the message and
follow the instructions.
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Keys
■ Electronic key
■ Mechanical key
Smart access system with push-button start
(P.1 6 )
Wireless remote control (P.1 6 )
To take out the mechanical key, push the
release button and take the key out.
Carry the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic key
battery is depleted or the entry function
does not operate properly, you will need
the mechanical key.
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■ Wireless remote control
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
For details on starting the hybrid system, see page 22.
Smart Access System with Push-button Start
Locks all the doors
1
Unlocks all the doors
2
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s
door. Pressing the button again within
5 seconds unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof
3
(press and hold)
Opens the trunk (press and hold)
4
If the vehicle is equipped with a power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
Sounds the alarm (press and hold)
5
*
*: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
■ Entering the vehicle
Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the
door. Grip the passenger’s door handle to
unlock all the doors.
Make sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.
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■ Exiting the vehicle
Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on
the upper part of the door handle) to lock
all the doors.
■ Opening the trunk
Press the button.
If the vehicle is equipped with power
trunk opener and closer, the trunk lid
automatically opens fully.
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 104.
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Theft Deterrent System
■ Immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after the power
switch has been turned off to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the
power switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.
■ Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.
To set the alarm:
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will be set automatically
after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.
To deactivate or stop the alarm:
● Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
● Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid system. (The
alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
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Front Seats
■ Adjustment procedure
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Seat position adjustment switch
1
Seatback angle adjustment switch
2
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment
3
switch
Vertical height adjustment switch
4
Seatback upper angle adjustment
5
switch (if equipped)
19
Lumbar support adjustment switch
6
Pelvic support adjustment switch (if
7
equipped)
Seat cushion length adjustment switch
8
(if equipped)
Seatback side support adjustment
9
switch (if equipped)
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Driving Position Memory
This feature automatically adjusts the front seats, steering wheel and outside rear view
mirrors to suit your preferences.
■ Driving position memory
Recording procedure
■
1
Check that the shift lever is in P.
2
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
3
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view mirrors to the desired
positions.
4
■ Recall procedure
1
Check that the shift lever is in P.
2
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
3
While pressing the “SET” button, or within 3
seconds after the “SET” button is pressed,
press button “1”, “2” or “3” until the buzzer
sounds.
If the selected button has already been
preset, the previously recorded position
will be overwritten.
Press one of the buttons for the driving
position you want to recall until the buzzer
sounds.
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■ Memory recall function (driver’s side only)
3
Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving position.
■ Registering procedure
1
Check that the shift lever is in P.
2
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Recall the driving position that you want to record.
4
While pressing the recalled button, press
and hold the door lock switch (either lock
or unlock) until the buzzer sounds.
If the button could not be registered, the
buzzer sounds continuously for approximately 3 seconds.
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Power (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes.
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■ Starting the hybrid system
1
Check that the parking brake is set.
2
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
3
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
will be displayed on the multi-
information display. If it is not displayed,
the hybrid system cannot be started.
Press the power switch.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the hybrid system is completely
started.
The hybrid system can be started from
any power switch mode.
5
Check that the “READY” indicator is
on.
The vehicle will not move when the
“READY” indicator is off.
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■ Stopping the hybrid system
2
1
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
3
Set the parking brake.
4
Press the power switch.
5
Release the brake pedal and check that “POWER ON” on the multi-information display is off.
■ Changing power switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off
*
The emergency flashers can be used.
The multi-information display will not be
displayed.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the
audio system can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the hybrid system, the
power switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
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■ If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
or press briefly 3 times or more
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way,
stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
1
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow
the vehicle.
2
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
4
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as
possible.
4
To stop the hybrid system, press and hold
the power switch for 2 consecutive seconds
or more, or press it briefly 3 times or more
in succession.
5
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
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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.
Tu rn s E V d riv e m od e o n/o ff
When EV drive mode is turned on, “EV
MODE” will be displayed on the multiinformation display. Pressing the switch
when in EV drive mode will return the
vehicle to normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction
motor]).
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Hybrid Transmission
■ Shifting the shift lever
While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.
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■ Shift position purpose
Shift position Objective or function
P Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
R Reversing
N
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
D
S
1
*
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D position for nor-
Neutral
Normal driving*
S mode driving*
1
2
mal driving.
2
*
: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating forces and engine
braking forces.
■ Selecting shift ranges in the D position
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle shift switch.
Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest shift range, preventing unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.
Upshifting
1
Downshifting
2
The selected shift range, from D1 to
D8, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving,
the “+” paddle shift switch must be held
down for a period of time.
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■ Selecting shift ranges in the S position
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can be selected by operating the shift
lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the shift range of your choosing.
Upshifting
1
Downshifting
2
The selected shift range, from S1 to S8,
will be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is automatically set to between S2 and S6
according to vehicle speed.
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Tur n S i gn a l Leve r
The lever will return to its original position immediately after operation.
Right turn
1
Lane change to the right (move the
2
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the lever
3
partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
4
■ If the turn signals do not stop flashing after turning left or right, or if you
want to stop them flashing
Operate the lever in the opposite direction to either position or . If you move the
lever to either position or , the selected turn signals will flash.
■ Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
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2 3
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Parking Brake
U.S .A. Ca nad a
1
■ Manual mode
Sets the parking brake
Releases the parking brake
2
Operate the parking brake switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off.
■ Automatic mode
The parking brake is set or released automatically according to shift lever operation.
Tu rn s a u to ma ti c m o de on /of f
● When the shift lever is moved out of P,
the parking brake will be released.
● When the shift lever is moved into P, the
parking brake will be set.
Operate the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.
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