7347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that intuitive
parking assist sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the radar
sensor is dirty or covered
with ice
Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance
•Turn off the snowmode.
• If the windshield wip- ers are on, turn them
off or set them to a
mode other than
AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance mode)
At the same time,
will appear on the
head-up display (the
image flashes).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
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■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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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 tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting opera-
tions 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
•TRAC
•Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS • AFS (if equipped)
•AVS
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• Rear view monitor system
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
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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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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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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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PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 296Function ..................................................296
PCS OFF switch ................................ 297
Warning light .........................................713
Warning message ........................ 723, 735, 741
Personal lights........................................ 572
Power control unit ...................................74
Power control unit coolant ............... 642 Capacity .................................................787
Checking................................................ 642
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................................... 319
Power easy access system ................ 153
Power outlets ......................................... 586
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................................ 289Warning light ......................................... 712
Warning message ............................. 726
Power switch ........................................... 189
Power trunk opener and closer ........ 141
Power windows .......................................164
Door lock linked window operation ........................... 166
Jam protection function ................... 165
Operation ............................................... 164
Window lock switch .......................... 164 Pre-Collision System (PCS).............296
Function .................................................. 296
PCS OFF switch ................................ 297
Warning light ......................................... 713
Warning message........................ 723, 735, 741
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control).........................236
Radiator.....................................................644
Radio ......................................................... 409
RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Systems) ...................................... 412
Rear air conditioning system............379
Rear door sunshades.......................... 595
Rear personal lights .............................572
Rear side marker lights ........................ 213 Light switch............................................. 213
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 697
Welcome light illumination control............................121
Rear seat heaters ................................. 590
Rear sunshade ....................................... 594 Operation.............................................. 594
Reverse operation feature ............595
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854Alphabetical index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Spare tire.................................................. 749Inflation pressure ............................... 790
Storage location ................................ 750
Spark plug ............................................... 787
Specifications ......................................... 782
Speedometer ............................................ 89
Sport mode ............................................. 286
Steering lock ............................................192
Column lock release ......................... 193
Steering lock system warning message ........................... 747
Steering wheel ........................................ 158
Adjustment ............................................. 158
Audio switches ................................... 503
Heated steering wheel ................... 588
Power easy access system ............ 153
Steering wheel position memory.............................. 150
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ........................697
Storage feature ..................................... 574
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ........ 778
Sun shade
Rear.......................................................... 594
Rear door .............................................. 595
Roof............................................................ 168
Sun visors .................................................583 Switches
AFS OFF switch ................................... 215
Audio remote control switches ..............................................503
Brake hold switch................................210
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch ...................................................305
Cruise control switch .......... 232, 236
“DISP” button.......................................... 95
Door lock switches ............................. 137
Driving mode select switch .......... 286
Driving position memory
switches ............................................... 150
Emergency flashers switch ........... 702
EV drive mode switch ......................196
Fog light switch .....................................218
Garage door opener switches ............................................. 600
Headlight cleaner switch ............... 226
Heated steering wheel switch .................................................. 588
HUD (Head-up display)
switches ................................................102
Ignition switch....................................... 189
Intuitive parking assist........................ 261
Lexus night view switch......................311
Light switch............................................. 213
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
switch ................................................... 253
Moon roof switches ........................... 167
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................. 161
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