2013 Lexus GS300h Owner's Manual

8547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus
parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with
ice
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar
sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with ice
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance
• Turn off the snow
mode.
• If the windshield
wipers are on, turn
them off or set them
to a mode other than
AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
(If equipped)
Indicates that your
vehicle is nearing the
vehicle ahead (in vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance
mode)
At the same time,
will appear on
the head-up display
(the image flashes).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.

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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a
high possibility of a
frontal collision, or that
the pre-crash braking
function is operating
At the same time,
will appear
on the head-up dis-
play.
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)
is suspended
• The camera sensor
temperature is higher
than the operation
temperature range.
• The power steering
system operation is
restricted.
Restart the LKA after
driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Alerts the driver that
the vehicle is out of the
lanes (while the LKA
[Lane-Keeping Assist]
system is operating)
The warning buzzer
sounds continuously.
The lane markings
and/or the steering
wheel marking flash.
At the same time,
will appear
on the head-up dis-
play (part of the
image flashes).
Check around the vehi-
cle and back to inside
of the lane markings.
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(Flashes
rapidly)

8567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)
system detects no-
handed driving (while
the lane keeping assist
function is operating)
The warning buzzer
sounds twice.
Grip the steering wheel
firmly.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Blind
Spot Monitor sensors
or the surrounding area
on the bumper is dirty
or covered with ice
Clean the sensor and its
surrounding area on the
bumper.
Indicates that the
hybrid system has
overheated
This message may be
displayed when driv-
ing under severe
operating condi-
tions. (For example,
when driving up a
long steep hill.)
Stop and check.
(P. 917)
Indicates that the
hybrid system output is
limited because the
engine oil is over-
heatedDrive the vehicle at a
safe speed until the
warning message dis-
appears.
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7
When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the vehi-
cle is unable to drive
over 110 km/h (65
mph) until the trans-
mission warms up
Wait until the transmis-
sion warms up.
Indicates that remain-
ing fuel is approxi-
mately 9.9 L (2.6 gal.,
2.2 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the
power switch is turned
off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode
and the driver’s door is
opened while the lights
are turned on
Turn the lights off.
Indicates that the
driver’s door was
opened with the shift
position in any position
other than P
Shift the shift position
to P.
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(Flashes)
(Flashes)

8587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if
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 a very low speed
Immediately after cruise control speed is set
At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
The LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) lane departure warning function
In the following cases, the warning message will not be displayed even if a
lane line is crossed.
When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA sys-
tem functions
When the lane lines cannot be recognized
When the steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to
change lanes

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When trouble arises
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A warning message is shown on the multi-information display.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
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Indicates that the
dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range is unable to
judge vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance
• Depress the brake
pedal.
• Turn off the snow
mode.
• If the windshield
wipers are on, turn
them off or set them
to a mode other than
AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Auto-
matic High Beam
switch is pressed while
the headlights are in
low beam.Turn the high beam on
and press the Auto-
matic High Beam
switch again.
Indicates that the brake
hold system is not hold
the vehicle when the
vehicle is on a slippery
road
Use the brake hold sys-
tem when it becomes
available.
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is
low
Add washer fluid.

8607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel
injectors require main-
tenance
Have any authorized
Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another
duly qualified and
equipped professional
replenish the injector
cleaner and reset the
message.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the tire
inflation pressure is
lowCheck the tire inflation
pressure, and adjust to
the appropriate level.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunc-
tion in the tire pressure
warning system
Stop the vehicle in a
safe place and turn the
power switch off then
on again.
If the tire pressure
warning indicator
flashes for 1 minute
then illuminates,
there is a malfunction
in the system. Have
the vehicle inspected
by any authorized
Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another
duly qualified and
equipped profes-
sional.
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8617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the tire
position information
cannot be recognized
Drive for a short while
and check if the display
updates.
If the radio wave
conditions improve,
the display may
return to normal. If
the tire pressure is
still not displayed
after driving for sev-
eral minutes, stop the
vehicle in a safe
place, turn the power
switch off then on
again, and start driv-
ing.
If the tire pressure is
still not displayed
even after repeating
this several times,
have the vehicle
inspected by any
authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or
another duly quali-
fied and equipped
professional.
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