2013 Lexus GS300h parking brake

8407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system;
• The electronically controlled brake system;
or
• The electric parking brake
A buzzer also sounds.
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When trouble arises
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Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Depress the brake pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake sys-
tem
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake sys-
tem
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steering) system
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(Flashes)

8507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the park-
ing brake is still
engaged
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate
that the parking
brake is still
engaged.
Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the park-
ing brake system has
overheatedWait until the system
cools down.
Indicates that the brake
hold system is not hold
the vehicle when the
vehicle is on a steep
incline
Use the brake hold sys-
tem when it becomes
available.
Indicates that the brake
hold system is unable
to cancel the brake
hold function
Depress the brake
pedal.
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(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

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When trouble arises
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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.
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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.

8717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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

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
2
3
4
5
6
7

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When trouble arises
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CAUTION
When using the compact spare tire
Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed
for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS
• AFS (if equipped)
• LDH (if equipped)• DRS (if equipped)
• AVS (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• VGRS (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor
(if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
(if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)