2013 Lexus GS300h brake

958What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing
the brake pedal? (P. 247)
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 250)
Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehi-
cle?
(P. 146)
Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 250)
Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a tempo-
rary way. (P. 911)
Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 913)
Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the
brake pedal with the power switch in ON mode
(P. 906)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system
is stopped

959What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30D53E_(EE)
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(P. 250)
Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat
cannot be operated if the window lock switch is pressed.
(P. 215)
The auto power off function will be operated if the vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid sys-
tem is not operating) for a period of time. (P. 250)
The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat
belts?
(P. 834)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 269)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. (P. 830, 839) The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving

962Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................478
Air conditioning filter ...........777
Changing the rear seat
settings ...............................487
Front automatic air
conditioning system ...........478
Humidity sensor ...................491
nanoe™ system ....................494
Pollen removal mode ............488
Rear air conditioning system 496
S-FLOW mode .....................488
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .397
Function ................................397
Warning light........................832
Warning message..................844
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) .....................................274
Adaptive Variable Suspension
system (AVS)..........................398
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) ...................................274
Air conditioning filter ...............777
Air conditioning system ............478
Air conditioning filter ...........777
Changing the rear seat
settings ...............................487
Front automatic air
conditioning system ...........478
Humidity sensor ...................491
nanoe™ system ....................494
Pollen removal mode ............488
Rear air conditioning system 496
S-FLOW mode .....................488Airbags ....................................... 44
Airbag manual on-off system 56
Airbag operating conditions .. 51
Airbag precautions for
your child ............................ 47
Airbag warning light............ 831
Correct driving posture .......... 36
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................ 51
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 49
General airbag precautions .... 47
Locations of airbags............... 44
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 50
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................ 51
Side airbag precautions.......... 47
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............ 51
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................... 47
SRS airbags............................ 44
Airbag manual on-off system ..... 56
Alarm .......................................... 97
Alarm ..................................... 97
Warning buzzer............ 830, 839
Anchor brackets.......................... 71
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) .......................... 145
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963Alphabetical index
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .397
Function ................................397
Warning light........................832
Warning message..................844
Approach warning
Dynamic radar cruise control .....
308
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range..........326
Armrest ......................................711
Ashtrays.....................................699
Assist grips ................................716
Audio input................................604
Audio system .............................501
Audio input ...........................604
AUX port/
USB port ............581, 593, 604
Bluetooth
® audio ..................567
CD/DVD player ....................536
CD/DVD player information 557
DVD video ...........................544
iPod.......................................591
MP3/WMA disc ...................538
Optimal use...........................602
Portable music player ...........604
Radio ....................................527
Rear seat audio controls........606
Steering wheel audio switch .611
USB memory ........................579
Automatic headlight leveling
system ....................................275
Automatic High Beam ..............277
Automatic light control system 272
AUX port ...................................604
Auxiliary boxes .........................693AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system) ................ 398

964Alphabetical index
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Back-up light
Replacing light bulb .............812
Wattage .................................940
Battery (12-volt battery) ............749
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................913
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................434
Warning light........................831
Battery (traction battery) .............84
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ......418
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ........................567
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).............611
Brake
Brake Hold ...........................272
Fluid......................................935
Parking brake ........................269
Regenerative braking ..............82
Warning light ................830, 833
Warning message..................839
Brake assist ...............................397
Brake Hold ................................272
Break-in tips .............................226
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ....
111
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......418
Blind Spot Monitor function 424
Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function .....................427Card key ................................... 138
Care .................................. 720, 724
Aluminum wheels ................ 721
Exterior ................................ 720
Interior ................................. 724
Seat belts .............................. 725
Cargo hooks.............................. 694
Caution label............................... 84
CD player ................................. 536
Chains ....................................... 436
Child restraint system ................. 59
Baby seats, definition ............ 59
Baby seats, installation .......... 72
Child seats, definition ............ 59
Child seats, installation .......... 72
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ........................ 75
Installing CRS with seat belts 72
Installing CRS with top strap. 76
Junior seats, definition ........... 59
Junior seats, installation......... 74
BC

967Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode .........................392
Electric motor (traction motor) ...80
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ..398
Function ................................398
Warning light........................833
Warning message..................845
Electronic key............................138
Battery-saving function ........149
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................910
Replacing the battery ............779
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ...830
If a warning light turns on ....830
If a warning message is
displayed ............................839
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................913
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................910
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................904
If the parking brake cannot
be released ..........................907
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................906
If you have a flat tire ....871, 885
If you think something
is wrong ..............................829
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....
926
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ....821
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .............................822If your vehicle overheats ..... 917
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968Alphabetical index
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Emergency brake signal ............399
Emergency flashers ...................820
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ..................................885
Energy monitor..........................131
Engine .......................................928
Accessory mode....................247
Compartment ........................738
Engine switch .......................246
Hood .....................................734
How to start the hybrid
system.................................246
Identification number ...........928
Ignition switch
(power switch)....................246
Overheating ..........................917
Power switch ........................246
Engine compartment cover........740
Engine coolant ...........................744
Capacity ................................933
Checking ...............................744
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................434
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................109
Engine oil ..................................741
Capacity ................................930
Checking ...............................741
Oil level warning message....853
Oil pressure warning
message ..............................841
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................434Engine switch ........................... 246
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 398
Function ............................... 398
Warning light ....................... 833
Warning message................. 845
EV drive mode.......................... 254
First-aid kit storage net ............. 694
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire..... 871
Vehicles without a spare tire 885
Floor mats ................................... 34
Fluid
Brake.................................... 935
Hybrid transmission............. 934
Washer ................................. 748
Fog lights .................................. 283
Replacing light bulbs ... 805, 818
Switch .................................. 283
Wattage ................................ 940
Follow me home system ........... 273
Footwell light ........................... 684
Front air conditioning system ... 478
Front fog lights ......................... 283
Replacing light bulbs ... 805, 818
Switch .................................. 283
Wattage ................................ 940
Front personal lights ................. 685
Front position lights.................. 272
Light switch ......................... 272
Replacing light bulbs ........... 818
Welcome light illumination
control ............................... 143
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973Alphabetical index
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Multi-information display .........114
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................302
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range..........319
Energy monitor .....................131
Lane-Keeping Assist ............342
Language ..............................118
Switching the display ...........115
Trip information ...................115
Warning message..................839
nanoe system ..........................494
Navigation system
*
Odometer ...................................109
Oil
Differential oil ......................935
Engine oil .............................930
Opener
Hood .....................................734
Trunk ....................................187
Outer foot lights
Location ................................684
Replacing light bulbs ............814
Wattage .................................940Outside rear view mirrors ......... 211
Adjusting and folding .......... 211
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .. 418
Linked mirror function
when reversing .................. 213
Mirror position memory ...... 199
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 501
Outside temperature display ..... 115
Overheating .............................. 917
Paddle shift switches ................ 261
Parking assist sensors ............... 348
Parking brake............................ 269
If the parking brake cannot
be released ......................... 907
Operation ............................. 269
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer .................. 850
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 850
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system)...... 406
Function ............................... 406
PCS OFF switch .................. 408
Warning light ....................... 833
Warning message. 842, 855, 862
Personal lights .......................... 685
Pollen removal mode ................ 488
Power control unit ...................... 84
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.