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Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)................................834
Alphabetical index................................ 840
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual” for info rmation regarding the navigation
system.
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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. 1 1 9 )
●If you lose your electronic ke ys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
( P. 120)
●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. 190)
●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 pr operly 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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835What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when
the lock is set. Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. ( P. 1 3 8 )
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside
the trunk will operate and you ca n open the trunk as usual. Take
the key out from the trunk. ( P. 122)
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside
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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. 764)
●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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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 remind er light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
( P. 714)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 207)
Depending on the situation, ot her 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 turned 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. 728)
●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 when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
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839What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. ( P. 74 9 )
●Try the procedure for when th e vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. ( P. 7 7 8 )
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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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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