2013 Lexus GS450h brake

7187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Lexus dealer. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may
fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and
operate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change
it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes
on or flashes in order to indicate that a
message is currently being displayed
on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following actions have
been performed, contact your Lexus dealer.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
If a warning is shown on the multi- information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
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Stop the vehicle immediately. Cont inuing to drive the vehicle may
be dangerous.
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Indicates the following: • The brake fluid level is low; or,
• The brake system is malfunctioning. A buzzer also sounds.
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7227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)A buzzer sounds and a warning messa
ge is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warning in dicates the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an acci dent. 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 brake A buzzer also sounds.
Stop the vehicl e immediately.
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system

7257-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;or,
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or,
• The brake assist system
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system Depress the brake pedal.
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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
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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.
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7317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 seat belt.
• 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 brake pedal.
• 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.
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7347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
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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.
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