2013 Lexus GS300h Owner's Manual

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Warning lights and indicators
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target
region.
Center panel
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center
panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status
of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays
all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

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Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with BSM)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning
light
(P. 830)*1, 2
(if
equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 832)
*1Charging system warn-
ing
light (P. 8 3 1 )*1Slip indicator
(P. 832)
*1
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 831)
*1, 2
(if
equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 832)
*1
SRS warning light
(P. 831)
*1, 2
(if
equipped)
Brake hold operated
indicator (P. 832)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 831)*2Parking brake indicator
(P. 832)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 832)*1Brake system warning
light (P. 8 3 2 )

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Open door warning light
(P. 833)*1Master warning light
(P. 833)
Low fuel level warning
light (P. 8 3 3 )
*1
(if
equipped)
Tire pressure warning
light
(P. 834)
Seat belt reminder light
(P. 833)
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(P. 264)
(if
equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator (P. 277)
Tail light indicator
(P. 272)
(if
equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 283)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 272)Rear fog light indicator
(P. 283)

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)“READY” indicator
(P. 246)EV indicator (P. 8 2 )
Cruise control “SET”
indicator (P. 298)Cruise control indicator
(P. 298)
(if
equipped)
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) indicator
(P. 337)
(if
equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator (P. 302)
(if
equipped)
Lexus parking assist-
sensor indicator (P.
346)Parking brake indicator
(P. 266)
*1
(if
equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 274)
*1
Brake hold standby indi-
cator (P. 269)
*1, 2Slip indicator
(P. 396)*1Brake hold operated
indicator (P. 269)
*1
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 397)
*4
(if
equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators (P.
414)
*1, 3
(if
equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 404)
*1
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indica-
tor (P. 5 6 )

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster
than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
illuminate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM main
switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the power switch is in
ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately if this occurs.

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Gauges and meters
When driving mode is in other than sport mode (P. 388)
When driving mode is in sport mode (P. 388)
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target
region.

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Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (P. 1 1 2 )
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
Changes colors or brightness according to driving mode or way of driving
(P. 113)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P. 1 1 4 )
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 256)
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the
trip meter is displayed, pressing
and holding the button will reset
the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Changing the display
Instrument panel light control
1
2