2010 Lexus GS450h display

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............... 522
If your vehicle needs 
to be towed ............................ 523
If you think something is 
wrong ....................................... 531
Event data recorder .............. 5325-2. Steps to take in an 
emergency
If a warning light turns 
on or a warning buzzer 
sounds..................................... 534
If a warning message is 
displayed................................ 543
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles 
with standard tires) ............. 560
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles 
with run-flat tires)................ 570
If the hybrid system will 
not start .................................. 572
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P”.................... 573
If you lose your keys ............... 574
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly .................. 575
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ............................ 578
If your vehicle overheats ...... 581
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck........................................ 584
If your vehicle has to be stopped 
in an emergency .................. 586

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*2: Open door warning buzzer:
P. 5 4 8
*3: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds
intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 12
mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 20 more seconds.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(on the center
panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the front passenger to
fasten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure.Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure.
When the light comes on after
blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system.
Have the system checked by
your Lexus dealer.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the
master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
Take appropriate action in
accordance with the message
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Multi-information display
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
If any of the warning light turns on again after performing the following
actions, contact your Lexus dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(Flashing)
Abnormal engine oil pressure.
The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
Malfunction in the hybrid system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failure 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.
(Flashing)
Malfunction in the steering lock system.
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist malfunction.
The malfunctioning sensor is shown flashing on the
display.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 specified 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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Messages displayed when refueling
The 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 messages
If 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.