2013 Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

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Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)................................834
Alphabetical index................................ 840
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the navigation
system.
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834What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Lexus dealer. (→P. 119)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
(→ P. 1 2 0 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 6 6 8 )
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. ( →P. 1 9 0 )
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the elec-
tronic key on your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of
the radio wave. ( →P. 1 2 8 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
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835What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when
the lock is set. Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. (→P. 1 3 8 )
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside
the trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take
the key out from the trunk. (→ P. 122)
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with
the electronic key left inside
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836What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? (→P. 1 8 9 )
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 1 9 2 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 2 4 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 193)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary
way. ( →P. 76 8 )
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 7 7 0 )
●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. 76 4 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→ P. 1 9 2 )
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 turn ed after the hybrid system is
stopped
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837What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat can-
not be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. (→P. 1 6 4 )
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left
in ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not oper-
ating) for a period of time. ( →P. 1 9 2 )
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→ P. 7 1 4 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (→ P. 207)
Depending on the situation, othe r types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( →P. 711, 721)
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The power switch is tu
rned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
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838What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→P. 8 1 )
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the
hybrid system.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
(→ P. 7 2 8 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P. 711, 721.
An alarm is activated
and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds wh en leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
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839What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (→P. 74 9 )
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. (→ P. 7 7 8 )
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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