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8517-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Indicates that the brake
hold system is not
available
The reason the brake
hold system is not
available may be dis-
played.• Close the driver’s
door.
• Fasten the driver’s
seat belt.
• Close the trunk and
hood.
Indicates that the brake
hold system is unable
to continue brake hold
function
The reason the brake
hold system is not
continue may be dis-
played.
• Depress the brake
pedal.
• Close the driver’s
door.
• Fasten the driver’s
seat belt.
Indicates that the park-
ing brake is set auto-
matically while the
brake hold system is
holding the brakes
Release the parking
brake.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
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8547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(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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7
When trouble arises
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
(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.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes
rapidly)
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When trouble arises
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
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.
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7
When trouble arises
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
• When the doors
were unlocked
with the
mechanical key
and then the
power switch
was pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic
key could not
be detected in
the vehicle even
after the power
switch was
pressed two
consecutive
times.
To u c h t h e
electronic
key to the
power
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
Once
An attempt was
made to start the
hybrid system
with the shift
lever in an incor-
rect position.Shift the
shift lever
to P and
start the
hybrid sys-
tem.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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8697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Inte-
rior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
power switch
turned off and
then the power
switch was put in
ACCESSORY
mode twice with-
out the hybrid
system being
started.
Press the
power
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an hybrid
system starting
procedure in the
event that the
electronic key was
not functioning
properly (P.
911), the power
switch was
touched with the
electronic key.
Press the
power
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
power switch
being pressed.
Press the
power
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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When trouble arises
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Stop the hybrid system.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 820)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
For details about tires: P. 754
CAUTION
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
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8727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack1
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3
4
5
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