Page 723 of 862
7227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an accide
nt. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in: • The regenerative brake system;
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The electric parking brakeA buzzer also sounds.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning messageDetails
Warning messageDetails
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressureThe warning light may come on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
GS450h_U.book Page 722 Monday, January 23, 2012 10:20 AM
Page 727 of 862
7267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system
Warning messageDetails
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
GS450h_U.book Page 726 Monday, January 23, 2012 10:20 AM
Page 731 of 862
7307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Indicates that the parking
brake is still engagedIf the vehicle reaches a
speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that
the parking brake is
still engaged.
Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the parking
brake system has over-
heatedWait until the system
cools down.
Indicates that the brake
hold system is not hold
the vehicle when the
vehicle is on a steep
incline
Use the brake hold sys-
tem when it becomes
available.
Indicates that the brake
hold system is unable to
cancel the brake hold
function
Depress the brake pedal.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
GS450h_U.book Page 730 Monday, January 23, 2012 10:20 AM
Page 732 of 862
7317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
7
When trouble arises
Indicates that the brake
hold system is not avail-
ableThe reason the brake
hold system is not avail-
able may be displayed.• Close the driver’s door.
• Fasten the driver’s seatbelt.
• Close the trunk and hood.
Indicates that the brake
hold system is not avail-
ableThe reason the brake
hold system is not avail-
able may be displayed.• Depress the brakepedal.
• Close the driver’s door.
• Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
Indicates that the parking
brake is set automatically
while the brake hold sys-
tem is holding the brakes
Release the parking
brake.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
GS450h_U.book Page 731 Monday, January 23, 2012 10:20 AM
Page 735 of 862
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)
GS450h_U.book Page 734 Monday, January 23, 2012 10:20 AM
Page 750 of 862
749
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
7
When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the hybrid system.
●Turn on the emergency flashers. (→ P. 7 0 2 )
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided.
For details about tires: →P. 6 5 1
CAUTION
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
GS450h_U.book Page 749 Monday, January 23, 2012 10:20 AM
Page 751 of 862
7507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6
7
GS450h_U.book Page 750 Monday, January 23, 2012 10:20 AM
Page 761 of 862

7607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
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)
GS450h_U.book Page 760 Monday, January 23, 2012 10:20 AM