2013 Lexus GS450h Battery

834What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
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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836What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
●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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841Alphabetical index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Alarm..............................................................81Alarm............................................................ 81
Warning buzzer .......................... 711, 721
Anchor brackets ...................................... 62
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ......................123
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....... 289 Function ................................................. 289
Warning light ......................................... 712
Warning message ............................. 725
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control) ........................ 242
Armrest .................................................... 593
Ashtrays....................................................585
Assist grips ..............................................598
Audio input.............................................. 497
Audio system.......................................... 386 Audio input............................................ 497
AUX port/USB port..................... 497, 477, 487
Bluetooth
® audio.............................. 465
CD/DVD player ................................433
CD/DVD player information ......453
DVD video ............................................. 441
iPod .......................................................... 485
MP3/WMA disc ...............................435
Optimal use ......................................... 495
Portable music player ...................... 497
Radio ....................................................... 409
Rear seat audio controls ............... 498
Steering wheel audio switch ....... 503
USB memory .......................................475 Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 216
Automatic light control system ........ 213
AUX port .................................................497
Auxiliary boxes ..................................... 580
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system) ......................... 290
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .......................696
Wattage ................................................... 791
Battery (12-volt battery) .....................647 If the 12-volt battery is
discharged......................................... 770
Preparing and checking before
winter......................................................319
Warning light ......................................... 712
Battery (traction battery) ...................... 74
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 305
Bluetooth®
Audio system ....................................... 465
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ...................... 506
Brake Brake Hold .............................................210
Fluid .......................................................... 645
Parking brake ...................................... 207
Regenerative braking ..........................72
Warning light .................................711, 714
Warning message............................... 721
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Brake assist ............................................. 289
Brake Hold ............................................... 210
Break-in tips.............................................. 173
Brightness controlInstrument panel light control ...........91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)................ 305
Care ................................................. 616, 620
Aluminum wheels ................................617
Exterior..................................................... 616
Interior .................................................... 620
Seat belts ................................................. 621
Cargo capacity....................................... 186
Cargo hooks ........................................... 581
Caution label ..............................................74
CD player ................................................ 433
Chains .........................................................321
Child restraint system............................ 55 Booster seats, definition ....................55
Booster seats, installation..................65
Convertible seats, definition ............55
Convertible seats, installation ......... 62
Front passenger occupant
classification system .........................49
Infant seats, definition ..........................55
Infant seats, installation ....................... 62
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors .....................60
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................66 Child safety .................................................54
12-volt battery
precautions ........................... 649, 773
Airbag precautions................................ 41
Child restraint system......................... 55
How your child should wear
the seat belt ................................. 33, 35
Installing child restraints .................... 59
Moon roof precautions ....................170
Power window lock switch.............164
Power window precautions ...........166
Rear door child-protectors ........... 138
Removed electronic key battery precautions ..............669
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 33
Seat belt extender precautions ......37
Seat belt precautions ..........................58
Seat heater precautions ................. 592
Trunk precautions ............................... 144
Child-protectors ....................................138
Cleaning ........................................ 616, 620 Aluminum wheels ................................ 617
Exterior .....................................................616
Interior .....................................................620
Seat belts.................................................. 621
Clock......................................................... 584
Coat hooks ..............................................597
Condenser...............................................644
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844Alphabetical index
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Driver’s seat position memory ......... 150
Driving......................................................... 172Break-in tips ...........................................173
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving mode select switch ......... 286
Hybrid vehicle driving tips...............317
Procedures .............................................172
Winter drive tips .................................. 319
DVD player................................... 433, 441
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 236 Function ..................................................236
Warning message ................. 723, 734
Eco drive mode ..................................... 286
EDR (Event data recorder) .................... 11
Electric motor (traction motor) ......... 70
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 289 Function ................................................. 289
Warning light ......................................... 712
Warning message ............................. 726
Electronic key ........................................... 118
Battery-saving function ..................... 127
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................. 767
Replacing the battery ...................... 668 Emergency, in case of
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged......................................... 770
If the electronic key
does not operate properly........ 767
If the hybrid system
will not start ....................................... 762
If the parking brake
cannot be released ....................... 765
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P ............ 764
If the warning buzzer sounds .......... 711
If the warning light turns on .............. 711
If the warning message
is displayed .......................................... 721
If you have a flat tire .......................... 749
If you think something is wrong ................................................ 710
If your vehicle becomes stuck...................................................... 778
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency............................. 703
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 704
If your vehicle overheats .................774
Emergency flashers .............................702
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HeatersAir conditioning system ..................364
Heated steering wheel ................... 588
Seat heaters ......................................... 590
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 384
High-voltage components ...................74
Hood .......................................................... 634 Open ........................................................634
Warning message .............................728
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................................... 581
Coat hooks ...........................................597
Luggage hook ...................................... 581
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............28
Utility hook ........................................... 599
Horn .............................................................212
Hybrid battery (traction battery) .......74
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents .................................................... 75
Hybrid system ........................................... 70
Emergency shut off system .............. 75
Energy monitor/consumption screen ...................... 109
EV drive mode..................................... 196
High voltage components ............... 74
Hybrid System Indicator ................... 92
Hybrid system precautions .............. 74
Hybrid vehicle driving tips...............317
If the hybrid system will not start........................................ 762
Overheating ......................................... 774
Power (ignition) switch .................... 189
Starting the hybrid system .............. 189
Vehicle proximity notification system ....................................................... 71 Hybrid System Indicator .......................92
Hybrid transmission .............................. 199
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 764
Paddle shift switches..........................201
S mode.................................................... 202
I/M test ..................................................... 630
Identification Engine ..................................................... 783
Vehicle .................................................... 783
Ignition switch (power switch) ..........189
Illuminated entry system ....................573
Immobilizer system ................................. 79
Indicators .....................................................87
Initialization Maintenance ........................................ 624
Moon roof ...............................................169
Power windows....................................165
Tire pressure warning system ...............................653
Initiators (tire pressure warning system) ................................ 659
Inside door handle lights ..................... 571
Inside rear view mirror.........................159
Instrument panel light control .............. 91
Interior lights ............................................ 571
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 261 Function .................................................... 261
Warning message..................723, 734
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JackPositioning a floor jack ................... 635
Vehicle-equipped jack .................. 750
Jack handle ................................................. 750
Jam protection function
Moon roof .............................................. 168
Power trunk opener and closer............................................ 143
Power windows ................................... 165
Keyless entry ............................................. 121 Smart access system
with push-button start ..................... 121
Wireless remote control ................. 134
Keys............................................................... 118 Battery-Saving Function................... 127
Electronic key ......................................... 118
Engine switch ........................................ 189
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 767
Key number plate .................................118
Keyless entry ................................. 121, 134
Mechanical key ......................................118
Power switch......................................... 189
Replacing the battery ...................... 668
Warning buzzer .................................. 125
Wireless remote control key ........ 134
Knee airbags ............................................. 39 Language
(multi-information display)............... 98
LATCH anchors...................................... 60
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ......................... 634
Hood lock release lever................. 634
Internal trunk release lever ............. 144
Shift lever .................................................199
Turn signal lever .................................205
Wiper lever............................................. 219
Lexus Enform
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Lexus night view ...................................... 311
License plate lights ................................ 213
Light switch............................................. 213
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 697
Welcome light illumination control............................121
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 689
Wattage ................................................... 791
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852Alphabetical index
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Rear turn signal lights ......................... 205Replacing light bulbs ....................... 695
Turn signal lever ................................ 205
Wattage ....................................................791
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 159
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 161
Rear view monitor system .................274
Rear window defoggers .................... 384
Refueling ...................................................227
Capacity .................................................784
Fuel types ...............................................784
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................ 230
Opening the fuel tank cap............. 229
Regenerative braking .............................72
Remote Touch ....................................... 328
Remote Touch screen ........................330
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 668
Fuses........................................................ 670
Light bulbs ............................................ 687
Tires .......................................................... 749
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................................820
Reset the maintenance data ............ 624
Road accident cautions .........................77 Safety Connect ......................................607
Seat belts .....................................................32
Adjusting the seat belt........................ 33
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 34
Child restraint system
installation ............................................. 62
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ......................................... 621
Emergency Locking
Retractor................................................ 34
How to wear your seat belt..............32
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 35
Pre-collision seat belts ....................... 34
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................................... 36
Reminder light and buzzer ............. 714
Seat belt extender ................................ 35
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 34
SRS warning light ................................ 712
Seat heaters............................................ 590
Seat position memory ..........................150
Seat ventilators........................................591
Seating capacity .....................................186S
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