2013 Lexus GS450h warning

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GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
8-1. Specifications
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehi-
cles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this
information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2) times as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their
use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and cli-
mate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and
they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
8018-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor labora-
tory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires
must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated
and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation
after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or mainte-
nance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance data• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 6 2 4
Tire pressure warning system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire infla-tion pressure by changing trav-
eling speed or load weight, etc.
P. 6 5 4
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837What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
●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)
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)

●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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840Alphabetical index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 364Air conditioning filter ....................... 666
Front automatic air conditioning system ..................................................364
Rear air conditioning system........379
S-FLOW mode .................................. 374
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 289
Function ................................................. 289
Warning light ......................................... 712
Warning message ............................. 725
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ........................................................215
Adaptive Variable Suspension
system (AVS) ...................................... 290
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) ....................................................215
Air conditioning filter .......................... 666
Air conditioning system ..................... 364 Air conditioning filter ....................... 666
Front automatic air conditioning system ..................................................364
Rear air conditioning system........379
S-FLOW mode .................................. 374 Airbags ........................................................ 38
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................... 41
Airbag warning light .......................... 712
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 44
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 49
General airbag precautions ............. 41
Locations of airbags............................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 45
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 46
Side airbag precautions ...................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 46
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ............................................ 41
SRS airbags ............................................. 38
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841Alphabetical index
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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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843Alphabetical index
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Console box ............................................577
Console box light ..................................577
Consumption screen ............................. 113
Coolant..................................................... 642Capacity .................................................787
Checking................................................ 642
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................................... 319
Cooling system ..................................... 642 Engine overheating........................... 774
Hybrid system overheating .......... 774
Cruise control
Cruise control...................................... 232
Dynamic radar crui se control......236
Cup holders ............................................ 578
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 39
Customizable features ....................... 807
Daytime running light system ............216
Defogger Front windshield ...................................371
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 384
Rear window ....................................... 384
Differential............................................... 789
Dimensions ............................................. 782
Dinghy towing......................................... 188 Display
Dynamic radar crui se control ..... 236
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......... 255
Multi-information display.................. 94
Remote Touch screen ....................330
Trip information ..................................... 95
Warning message............................... 721
Do-it-yourself maintenance............... 631
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................... 571
Wattage ................................................... 791
Door lock
Doors......................................................... 137
Smart access system with push-button start ................................ 121
Wireless remote control..................134
Doors .......................................................... 137 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ....................139
Door glasses ..........................................164
Door lock................................................. 137
Open door warning buzzer .......... 125
Open door warning light ................ 714
Outside rear view mirrors ............... 161
Rear door child-protector ............. 138
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