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7457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
7
When trouble arises
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
•When the doors were unlocked
with the mechan-
ical key and then
the power switch
was pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even after
the power switch
was pressed two
consecutive
times.
To u c h t h e
electronic
key to the
power
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
Once
An attempt was
made to start the
hybrid system with
the shift lever in an
incorrect position.Shift the
shift lever to
P and start
the hybrid
system.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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7467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Power was turned
off due to the auto-
matic power off
function.
Next time
when start-
ing the
hybrid sys-
tem,
increase the
engine
speed
slightly and
maintain
that level for
approxi-
mately 5
minutes to
recharge
the 12-volt
battery.
OnceThe electronic key
has a low battery.
Replace the
electronic
key batter y.
( P. 668)
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7477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
7
When trouble arises
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
power switch
turned off and then
the power switch
was put in ACCES-
SORY mode twice
without the hybrid
system being
started.
Press the
power
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
During an hybrid
system starting pro-
cedure in the event
that the electronic
key was not func-
tioning properly
( P. 76 8 ) , t h e
power switch was
touched with the
electronic key.
Press the
power
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
Once
The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
power switch being
pressed.
Press the
power
switch while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
Once
The power switch
has been turned off
with the shift lever
in a position other
than P or N.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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7487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio
sound.
Once
After the power
switch has been
turned off with the
shift lever in a posi-
tion other than P,
the shift lever has
been shifted to P.
Tu r n t h e
power
switch off.
Interior buzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
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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
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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
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7517-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
●Do not start the hybrid system or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported
by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If
there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.
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7527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)Remove the center luggage mat. (
P. 582)
Remove the spacer and take out
the jack handle from the reverse
side of the center luggage mat.
Take out the jack. For tightening
For loosening
Taking out the jack and jack handle
1
2
3
1
2