2010 Lexus GS450h key battery

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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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Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once(Comes on for 10 seconds)
(Flashing)
The electronic key
battery is low.Replace the
battery.
(P. 4 9 4 )

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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the hybrid system will not start
If the hybrid system will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (
P. 150), consider each of the following points.
■The hybrid system will not start even if you are carrying the cor-
rect electronic key
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The electronic key battery may be discharged. (P. 575)
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Add fuel to the vehicle.
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (P. 99)
■The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The 12 volt battery may be discharged. (P. 5 7 8 )
●The 12 volt battery terminal connections may be loose or cor-
roded.
■The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does
not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the 12 volt battery terminals may be discon-
nected.
●The 12 volt battery may be discharged. (P. 5 7 8 )
Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key linked
functions
Doors
Using the mechanical key (
P. 37)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all doors
Closes the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door.
Turning the key once again unlocks
the other doors.
Opens the windows/moon roof
(turn and hold)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted
(
P. 45) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened or the hybrid system can be started by following the procedure
below.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to “P” and press the “POWER” switch as you normally do when
stopping the hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes. (P. 4 9 4 )

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the 12
volt battery is discharged.
You can call your Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Lexus following the steps
below.
Open the trunk using the mechanical key. (
P. 5 76 )
Remove the left-hand cover in
the trunk.
Connect the jumper cables.
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle.
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Negative (-) battery terminal on your vehicle.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Alphabetical index
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Back-up lights
Wattage ................................................. 597
Battery
12 volt battery ...................................... 470
Checking ............................................... 470
Hybrid battery 
(Traction battery) .............................. 28
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ........................................ 578
Preparing and checking 
before winter .................................... 233
Bluetooth
® audio ................................... 321
Bluetooth® phone ............................... 345
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 468
Parking brake ........................................159
Brake assist ............................................... 214
Care
Exterior ....................................................442
Interior..................................................... 445
Seat belts ............................................... 446
Cargo capacity ..................................... 228
Cargo hooks ............................................ 421
CD player/changer ............................ 282
Chains........................................................234
Child-protectors ......................................56
Child restraint system
Definition.................................................. 124
Installation................................................ 128
Installing CRS with lower 
anchors ................................................. 129
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........131
Installing CRS with top straps .......135Child safety
Airbag precautions .............................. 114
Battery precautions ............. 472, 580
Child restraint system ........................124
Child-protectors ...................................56
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt............................................ 78
Installing child restraints................... 128
Moon roof precautions...................... 93
Power window lock switch .............. 87
Power window precautions ............89
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions....................................... 495
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 76
Seat belt precautions .......................... 79
Seat heater precautions.................. 414
Trunk precautions................................. 62
Cigarette lighter....................................... 411
Cleaning
Exterior.................................................... 442
Interior .....................................................445
Seat belts ................................................446
Clock ........................................................ 408
Coin holder .............................................403
Compass .................................................. 429
Condenser ..............................................468
Console box ............................................ 401
Cooling system
Engine overheating............................ 581
Cruise control
Cruise control......................................... 181
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 185
Cup holders ............................................404
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 107
Customizable features ........................ 615
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Daytime running light system ............172
Defogger
Rear window ........................................268
Side mirror ............................................268
Dimension ............................................... 588
Dinghy towing ........................................239
Display
Energy flow.............................................. 29
Multi-information display................ 168
Touch screen ....................................... 242
Trip information ....................................169
Warning message............................. 543
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............454
Door courtesy lights ............................395
Door pocket........................................... 405
Doors
Door lock.................................. 41, 53, 55
Rear door child protector ................ 56
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....536
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 67
Driving
Correct posture .................................. 105
Procedures ............................................ 140
DVD player/changer..........................293
Electric power steering ....................... 214
Electronic key
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly .................... 575
Replacing battery .............................. 494Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on .............. 534
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................ 543
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ................... 575
If the hybrid system 
will not start ........................................572
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ................................573
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ....................................... 578
If you have a flat tire ........... 560, 570
If you lose your keys .........................574
If you think something is 
wrong .................................................... 531
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 584
If your vehicle has to be stopped 
in an emergency ............................586
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 523
If your vehicle overheats..................581
Energy monitor ........................................ 29
Engine
ACCESSORY mode......................... 151
Compartment ..................................... 460
Hood ........................................................457
How to start the 
hybrid system.....................................150
If the hybrid system 
will not start ........................................572
Overheating ..........................................581
Power (ignition) switch ....................150D
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