2013 Lexus GS300h warning

8397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is currently
being displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake
system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
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2
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
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Indicates the following:
• The brake fluid level is low; or,
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
A buzzer also sounds.

8417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. The following warning indicates the possibil-
ity of damage to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine
oil pressure is too low.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
or

8427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. Failure to investigate the cause of the follow-
ing warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and pos-
sibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety
system
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking-
assist sensor
All assist-sensors flash.
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar
cruise control system (if equipped) or the cruise
control system
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
(Flashes)

8487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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A buzzer sounds and 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 one or
more of the doors is not
fully closed
The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are
not yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the
doors are closed.
Indicates that the hood
is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the hood is not
yet fully closed.
Close the hood.

8557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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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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

8597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
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.