2009 Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped, flashing)
Your vehicle is nearing
the vehicle ahead (in
radar cruise mode).Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
The hybrid system has
overheated.Stop and check.
(→ P. 5 5 7 )
The vehicle is unable to
drive over 60 mph until
the transmission warms
up.
Wait until the transmission
warms up.
(Flashing)
The hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is low.Stop the vehicle and shift
the shift lever to “P”.
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing)
The gasoline engine can-
not operate or the shift
lever is in “N” for a long
time.
Stop the vehicle and shift
the shift lever to “P”.
(Flashing)
The transmission is out of
“P” when attempting to
start the hybrid system.Shift the shift lever to “P”
before pressing the power
switch.
(Flashing)
The driver’s door is
opened when the trans-
mission is out of “P” with
the hybrid system on.
Shift the shift lever to “P”.
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. (→ P. 4 4 2 )
■Approach warning message
In the following instances, there is the possibility that the approach warning will not
activate even when the vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle.
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at very low speed.
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set.
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed.
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Messages displayed when refuelingThe following messages are displayed after the fuel lid opener is pressed.
If the messages do not change or are displayed continuously, have the
vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
MessageDetails
Preparing the vehicle for refueling. Wait a moment.
You may commence refueling.Finish refueling within 30 minutes.
Close the fuel lid.
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Other messagesIf the following message is displayed, take appropriate action and confirm
that the message has disappeared.
MessageDetails
(If equipped)
Calibrate the neutral position of the steering wheel.
■Initializing the steering sensor
Use one of the following methods.
●With the vehicle stopped, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and right.
(The order is not important.)
●Drive for more than 5 minutes on an un-crowded road with as few curves and
corners as possible.
If the steering guide symbol disappears, the steering sensor has been initialized. If
the steering guide symbol does not disappear, have the vehicle checked by your
Lexus dealer.
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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message and light turn off.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once(Comes on for 10 seconds.)
(Flashing)
The electronic key
is not detected
when attempting
to start the hybrid
system.Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.
Once3 times
(Flashing)
An open door
other than the
driver’s door is
closed while the
electronic key is
outside the detec-
tion range and the
“POWER” switch
is in ACCES-
SORY or ON
mode.
Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.
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InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once3 times
(Flashing)
An open door
other than the
driver’s door is
closed while the
electronic key is
outside the detec-
tion range and the
“POWER” switch
is in ACCES-
SORY or ON
mode with the
shift lever in “P”.
Tu r n t h e
“POWER”
switch to
OFF or con-
firm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.
Contin-
uousContin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashing)
An open door
other than the
driver’s door is
closed while the
electronic key is
outside the detec-
tion range and the
“POWER” switch
is in ACCES-
SORY or ON
mode with the
shift lever not in
“P”.
•Shift the shift lever
to “P”.
•Confirm the loca-
tion of the
electronic
key.
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InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
(Flashing)
The electronic key
battery is low.Replace the
battery.
( → P. 4 7 2 )

An open door has
been closed and
the “POWER”
switch has been
turned twice to
the ACCES-
SORY mode from
OFF.
Press the
“POWER”
switch while
applying the
brakes.

(Flashing)
The steering lock
has not released
within 3 seconds
of pressing the
“POWER” switch.
The “POWER”
switch indicator
will flash green for
15 seconds.Press the
“POWER”
switch again
while turn-
ing the
steering
wheel with
the brake
pedal
depressed.
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InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
OnceThe electronic key
does not operate
properly.
→ P. 5 5 0

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