2013 Lexus GS450h display

7387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■The LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) lane departure warning function
In the following cases, the warning message will not be displayed even if a lane line is
crossed.
●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system
functions
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized
●When the steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to
change lanes
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7397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
A warning message is shown on the multi-information display. After taking
the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the
warning message goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the brake
hold system is not hold
the vehicle when the
vehicle is on a slippery
road
Use the brake hold sys-
tem when it becomes
available.
Indicates that the washer
fluid level is lowAdd washer fluid.
Indicates that all mainte-
nance according to the
driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*
should be performed
soon.If necessary, perform
maintenance.
Comes on approxi-
mately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the
maintenance data has
been reset.
(U.S.A. only)
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7417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-ment” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the tire
position information can-
not be recognized
Drive for a short while
and check if the display
updates. If the radio wave condi-
tions improve, the dis-
play may return to
normal. If the tire pres-
sure is still not dis-
played after driving for
several minutes, stop
the vehicle in a safe
place, turn the power
switch off then on
again, and start driving.
If the tire pressure is still
not displayed even
after repeating this sev-
eral times, have the
vehicle inspected at
your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the pre-col-
lision system is not cur-
rently functional because
the grille cover or the
sensor is dirtyThis message also
appears when the pre-
collision system is not
functional due to over-
heating.
Check the grille cover
and the sensor and clean
them if they are dirty.In case of overheating,
the system will become
functional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(If equipped)
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
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7437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors with-
out first turning the
power switch off
when the shift lever
was in P.
Tu r n t h e
power
switch off
and lock the
doors again.
9
times
An attempt was
made to drive when
the regular key was
not inside the vehi-
cle.Confirm
that the
electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Con-
tinuous
The driver’s door
was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
power switch was
not turned off.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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7447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was
not in P and the
power switch was
not turned off.•Shift the shift lever
to P.
•Bring the elec-
tronic key
back into
the vehi-
cle.
Con-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to lock the
doors using the
smart access sys-
tem with push-but-
ton start while the
electronic key was
still inside the vehi-
cle.
Retrieve the
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to lock either
front door by open-
ing a door and put-
ting the inside lock
button into the lock
position, then clos-
ing the door with
the electronic key
still inside the vehi-
cle.
Retrieve the
electronic
key from the
vehicle and
lock the
doors again.
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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7687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
■Tr u n k
Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the power
switch.
The power switch will turn to ON
mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in
customization setting, the power
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Starting the hybrid system
1
2
3
4
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red
zone:
The engine may be overheating.
●“Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information display:
The power control unit may be overheating.
■If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red
zone
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem.
Check to see if steam is coming out from the engine area.
If you see steam:
Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to fall and
then stop the hybrid system.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your Lexus dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
Correction procedures
1
2
3
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7767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)After the hybrid system has
cooled down, check the power
control unit coolant level and
inspect the cooling system for
leaks.
If the engine compartment cover
needs to be removed:
→P. 6 3 8
Add power control unit cool-
ant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if power control unit coolant
is unavailable. ( →P. 7 8 7 )
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating:
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●“Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information display.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
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5
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