2007 Lexus GS450h Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone) / LEXUS 2007 GS450H FROM JULY 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A05U)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem.
Malfunction in the rear lights system.
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.
The tire pressure warning light will blink for 1 minute
and then stay on.
(Flashing)
Malfunction in the steering lock system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(If equipped)
Malfunction in the active stabilizer suspension sys-
tem.

(If equipped)Malfunction in the PCS.
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist malfunction. The malfunctioning sensor is shown flashing on the
display. (The illustration shows malfunctioning left
front sensor.)
(Flashing) 
(If equipped)
Malfunction in the radar cruise control system. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Switch the power
switch to “OFF” and then to “IG-ON” mode again to
reset the cruise control system.

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■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The system will be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is more than 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar).
The system may be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If the tire pressure warning select switch is set to a different tire setting.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or
wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
when the power switch is turned to “IG-ON” mode, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
■Precaution when insta lling a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not operate properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of th e following warning may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
*: Electronically Controlled Brake System
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Malfunction in the TRAC, VSC or hill-start assist con-
trol system.
In some cases, only “CHECK VSC” or “CHECK
ECB
*” is displayed.
(U.S.A)
(Canada)
Malfunction in the ABS or BA.In some cases, only “CHECK VSC” or “CHECK
ECB
*” is displayed.
Malfunction in the VGRS.
(Steering guide symbol
and arrows are flashing)
The steering sensor cable is broken and signals can-
not be received.

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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. After taking the spec ified steps to correct the suspected
problem, check that the warning message turns off.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
One or more of the doors
is not fully closed.
The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that one or more of
the doors is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Make sure that all of the
doors are closed.
The hood is not fully
closed.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that hood is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the hood.

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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
The trunk is not fully
closed. flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
The moon roof is not fully
closed (with the power
switch “OFF” and the
driver’s door opened).
Close the moon roof.
(Flashing)
The parking brake is still
engaged (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of more than 3 mph [5
km/h]).
Release the parking
brake.
The washer fluid level is
low.Add washer fluid.
The hybrid system has
overheated.Stop and check. 
( P. 4 8 0 )

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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
The engine oil level is low.Check the engine oil level,
and add if necessary.
(U.S.A. only)
The engine oil is sched-
uled to be changed.
Check the engine oil, and
change if necessary.
Comes on approximately
4500 miles (7200 km)
after the engine oil is
changed. (The indicator
will not work properly
unless the oil mainte-
nance data has been
reset).
(U.S.A. only)
The engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the
engine oil.
Comes on approximately
5000 miles (8000 km)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil
maintenance data has
been reset).

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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure

Low tire inflation pres-
sure.Check the tire inflation
pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)The PCS is not currently
functional.
Clean the grille and the
sensor. This message appears
when the pre-collision
system is hot. In this case,
wait until the system
cools down.
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist is
dirty or covered with ice.
(The illustration shows
something on the left
front sensor.)
Clean the sensor.
(Flashing) 
(If equipped)
The radar cruise control
sensor is dirty or covered
with ice.
Clean the sensor.