Lexus GS450h Manual
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- Page 1 Hybrid 2013 Model Generation © 2012 Toyota Motor Corporation All rights reserved. This document may not be altered without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation. 13 Lexus GS450h ERG REV – (02/14/12)
- Page 2 North America. To educate and assist and front and rear outer seat belt pretensioners. emergency responders in the safe handling of Lexus GS450h • An Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist motor rated at 46 Volts.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page About the GS450h GS450h Identification Lexus Hybrid Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Smart Access System with Push-Button Start Lexus Hybrid Drive Operation Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack 46 Volt System Low Voltage Battery High Voltage Safety SRS Airbags &... -
Page 4: About The Gs450H
About the GS450h The GS450h 4-door sedan joins the LS600h L, RX450h, HS250h and CT200h as a hybrid model for Lexus. Lexus Hybrid Drive means that the vehicle contains a gasoline engine and an electric motor for power. The two hybrid power sources are stored on board the vehicle: 1. -
Page 5: Gs450H Identification
Exterior GS450h Identification In appearance, the 2013 model year GS450h is nearly identical to the logos on the trunk. conventional, non-hybrid Lexus GS350. The GS450h is a 4-door sedan. logo on the rocker moldings. Exterior, interior, and engine compartment illustrations are provided to assist in identification. - Page 6 GS450h Identification (Continued) READY Indicator Interior The instrument cluster (hybrid system indicator, READY indicator, and warning lights) located in the dash behind the steering wheel, is different than the one on the conventional, non-hybrid GS350. A switchable gauge in the instrument cluster showing either a hybrid system indicator or a tachometer depending on driving mode.
- Page 7 GS450h Identification (Continued) Engine Compartment 3.5-liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine. Logo on the plastic engine cover. Engine Compartment View...
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Page 8: Lexus Hybrid Drive Component Locations & Descriptions
Lexus Hybrid Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Component Location Description 12 Volt Driver Side of A lead-acid battery that supplies power to Auxiliary Trunk the low voltage devices. Battery Hybrid Trunk Area, 288 Volt Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Vehicle (HV) Mounted behind battery pack consisting of 40 low voltage Battery Pack... - Page 9 Lexus Hybrid Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (Continued) Component Location Description Engine 3-phase high voltage AC electrically driven Compressor Compartment motor compressor. (with Inverter) DC-DC Engine Converts 288 Volts from the HV battery Converter Compartment pack to 12 Volts for low voltage vehicle for 12 Volt power.
- Page 10 Lexus Hybrid Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (Continued) Key Specifications: Gasoline Engine: 289 hp (213 kW), 3.5-liter Aluminum Alloy Engine Aluminum Hood Electric Motor: 200 hp (147 kW), Permanent Magnet Motor Transmission: Automatic Only HV Battery: 288 Volt Sealed NiMH Battery Curb Weight: 4,112 –...
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Page 11: Smart Access System With Push-Button Start
Smart Access System with Push-Button Start The GS450h smart access system consists of a smart key transceiver that communicates bi-directionally, enabling the vehicle to recognize the smart key in proximity to the vehicle. Once recognized, the smart key will allow the user to lock and unlock the doors without pushing smart key buttons, and start the vehicle without inserting it into an ignition switch. - Page 12 Smart Access System with Push-Button Start (Continued) Trunk (Unlock) There are several methods available to open the trunk. • Pushing the smart key trunk opener switch in the instrument cluster. • Pushing the trunk opener switch with the smart key in proximity to the vehicle.
- Page 13 Smart Access System with Push-Button Start (Continued) Ignition Mode Multi-information Display (Instrument Cluster) Vehicle Starting/Stopping The smart key has replaced the conventional metal cut key, and the power Accessory POWER ON button has replaced the ignition switch. The smart key only needs to be in Ignition-On POWER ON proximity to the vehicle to allow the system to function.
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Page 14: Lexus Hybrid Drive Operation
Lexus Hybrid Drive Operation Once the READY indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster, the vehicle may be driven. However, the gasoline engine does not idle like a typical automobile and will start and stop automatically. It is important to recognize and understand the READY indicator provided in the instrument cluster. - Page 15 Lexus Hybrid Drive Operation (Continued) Vehicle Proximity Notification System A new feature on the 2013 GS450h is the vehicle proximity notification system that emits a sound when the vehicle is driven using only the electric motor at speeds less than 12 mph. The sound is intended to notify pedestrians that the vehicle is approaching.
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Page 16: Hybrid Vehicle (Hv) Battery Pack
Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack Components Powered by the HV Battery Pack The GS450h features a high voltage Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery pack • • that contains sealed Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery modules. Electric Motor Inverter/Converter • • Power Cables A/C Compressor •... -
Page 17: 46 Volt System
46 Volt System The GS450h is equipped with a 46 Volt AC electrical system that powers the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist motor in the engine compartment. • 46 Volt electrical system wires are bundled in amber sheathing for identification. EPS Assist Motor •... -
Page 18: Low Voltage Battery
Low Voltage Battery Auxiliary Battery • The GS450h contains a sealed lead-acid 12 Volt battery. This 12 Volt auxiliary battery powers the vehicle electrical system similar to a conventional vehicle. As with other conventional vehicles, the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery is grounded to the metal chassis of the vehicle. -
Page 19: High Voltage Safety
High Voltage Safety • A ground fault monitor continuously monitors for high voltage leakage The HV battery pack powers the high voltage electrical system with DC to the metal chassis while the vehicle is running. If a malfunction is electricity. Positive and negative orange colored high voltage power cables are detected, the hybrid vehicle computer will illuminate the master warning routed from the battery pack, under the vehicle floor pan, routed along the... -
Page 20: Srs Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners
SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners Standard Equipment • Electronic frontal impact sensors (2) are mounted in the engine compartment as illustrated. • Front seat belt pretensioners are mounted near the base of the B-pillars • Outer rear seat belt pretensioners are mounted near the C-pillar on the rear seatbacks. - Page 21 SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners (Continued) Standard Equipment (Continued) NOTE: The front seatback mounted side airbags and the side curtain airbags may deploy independently of each other. The knee airbags deploy simultaneously with the frontal airbags and seat belt pretensioners. The GS450h is equipped with a standard front passenger occupant classification system that may prohibit the deployment of the front passenger frontal airbag, knee airbag, and seat belt pretensioner.
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Page 22: Emergency Response
Emergency Response On arrival, emergency responders should follow their standard operating procedures for vehicle incidents. Emergencies involving the GS450h may be handled like other automobiles except as noted in these guidelines for Extrication, Fire, Overhaul, Recovery, Spills, First Aid, and Submersion. WARNING: •... - Page 23 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Procedure #1 Electric Trunk Opener Switch Confirm the status of the READY indicator in the instrument cluster. If the READY indicator is illuminated, the vehicle is on and operational. Shut off the vehicle by pushing the power button once.
- Page 24 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Procedure #2 (Alternate if power button is inaccessible) Open the hood. Remove the fuse box cover. Remove the IG2 MAIN fuse (20 A yellow colored) in the engine compartment fuse box (refer to illustration). If the correct fuse cannot be recognized, pull all fuses in the fuse box.
- Page 25 Emergency Response (Continued) NOTE: Extrication (Continued) To prevent accidental airbag deployment when performing front door • Stabilize Vehicle removal/displacement, ensure the vehicle is shut off and the 12 Volt Crib at (4) points directly under the front and rear pillars. auxiliary battery is disconnected.
- Page 26 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) SRS CURTAIN AIRBAG SRS CURTAIN AIRBAG Roof Removal The GS450h is equipped with side curtain airbags. When undeployed, total roof removal is not recommended. Patient access through the roof can be performed by cutting the roof center section inboard of the roof rails as illustrated.
- Page 27 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Rescue Lift Air Bags Responders should not place cribbing or rescue lift air bags under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. Repositioning Steering Wheel and Front Seats Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel and seat controls are shown in the illustrations.
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Page 28: Fire
Emergency Response (Continued) Fire Offensive Fire Attack Approach and extinguish a fire using proper vehicle fire fighting practices as Normally, flooding a NiMH HV battery pack with copious amounts recommended by NFPA, IFSTA, or the National Fire Academy (USA). of water at a safe distance will effectively control the HV battery pack fire by cooling the adjacent NiMH battery modules to a point below •... -
Page 29: Overhaul
Emergency Response (Continued) If the smart key is easily accessible, keep it at least 16 feet (5 Overhaul meters) away from the vehicle. During overhaul, immobilize and disable the vehicle if not already done. If the smart key cannot be found, disconnect the 12 Volt Refer to illustrations on page 19, 20 and 21. -
Page 30: Recovering/Recycling Of Nimh Hv Battery Pack
Emergency Response (Continued) • Handle NiMH electrolyte spills using the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Recovering/Recycling of NiMH HV Battery Pack Splash shield or safety goggles. Fold down helmet shields are not Clean up of the HV battery pack can be accomplished by the vehicle recovery acceptable for acid or electrolyte spills. -
Page 31: Submersion
Emergency Response (Continued) First Aid (Continued) • Inhalation in Fire Situations Toxic gases are given off as by-products of combustion. All responders in the Hot Zone should wear the proper PPE for fire fighting including SCBA. Move a patient from the hazardous environment to a safe area and administer oxygen. -
Page 32: Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance Roadside assistance for the Lexus GS450h may be handled like conventional Lexus vehicles except as noted in the following pages. Lexus Roadside Assistance is available during the basic warranty period by contacting: United States: (800) 255-3987, Canada: (800) 265-3987... - Page 33 Roadside Assistance (Continued) Electric Trunk Opener Electric Trunk Opener Switch The GS450h is equipped with an electric trunk opener. In the event of 12 Volt power loss, the trunk can be opened with the metal cut key hidden in the smart key.
- Page 34 Roadside Assistance (Continued) Emergency Tire Puncture Luggage Compartment Trim Box Repair Kit Spare Tire (with Spare Tire Model) Towing Eyelet The tools, jack, towing eyelet, and spare tire are provided as shown. Emergency Tire Puncture Repair Kit (without Spare Tire Model) The tools, jack, towing eyelet, and emergency tire puncture repair kit are provided as shown.
- Page 35 Roadside Assistance (Continued) • To disarm the anti-theft alarm, unlock the door by using the smart key Jump Starting button, hidden metal cut key, or door handle touch sensor. Turning the The 12 Volt auxiliary battery may be jump started if the vehicle does not start ignition-on or starting the vehicle will also disarm the anti-theft alarm.