2013 Lexus GS450h check engine light

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GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions..................................631
Hood ............................................... 634
Positioning a floor jack............. 635
Engine compartment ................637
12-volt battery ..............................647
Tires....................................................651
Tire inflation pressure ................. 661
Wheels ........................................... 664
Air conditioning filter ............... 666
Electronic key battery.............. 668
Checking and replacing fuses...............................................670
Headlight aim ..............................685
Light bulbs .................................... 687
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 702
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.... 703 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 704
If you think something is wrong ..................710
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds........ 711
If a warning message is displayed .................................. 721
If you have a flat tire ................... 749
If the hybrid system will not start ................................ 762
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................... 764
If the parking brake cannot be released ................................. 765
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 767
If the 12-volt battery is discharged..............................770
If your vehicle overheats .......... 774
If the vehicle becomes stuck ..............................................778
7When trouble arises

17Pictorial index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 219
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 319
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 618
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 2 7
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 784
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 651
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 790
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 319
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 651
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 749
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 634
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 634
Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 638
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 7 8 5
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 774
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 728
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running ligh ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Fog lights
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Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Stop lights
Brake Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 210
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 687, Watts: P. 791)
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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .................. 616
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................620
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ... 623
General maintenance .............. 626
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ................................... 630 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 631
Hood ............................................... 634
Positioning a floor jack ............. 635
Engine compartment ............... 637
12-volt battery.............................. 647
Tires ................................................... 651
Tire inflation pressure .................661
Wheels ........................................... 664
Air conditioning filter ............... 666
Electronic key battery ..............668
Checking and replacing fuses .............................................. 670
Headlight aim ..............................685
Light bulbs..................................... 687

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GS450h_U (OM30D01U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 7 9 1 )
 P. 6 3 8
■Front
Vehicles with discharge headlights
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replace-
ment seems difficult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacin g other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light
Fog light (if equipped)1
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843Alphabetical index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
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 cruise 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 cruise 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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845Alphabetical index
GS450h_U (OM30D01U)
Energy monitor ........................................ 110
EngineAccessory mode................................. 190
Compartment ......................................637
Engine switch ........................................ 189
Hood ........................................................634
How to start the hy brid system .... 189
Identification number .......................783
Ignition switch (power switch).................................. 189
Overheating ......................................... 774
Power switch......................................... 189
Engine compartment cover ............. 638
Engine coolant....................................... 642 Capacity ................................................. 787
Checking................................................642
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 319
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 89
Engine oil ................................................. 639 Capacity ................................................ 785
Checking............................................... 639
Oil level warning message ........... 733
Oil pressure warning message ........................... 722
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 319 Engine oil maintenance data ............624
Engine switch ...........................................189
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering) ........ 289Function .................................................. 289
Warning light ......................................... 712
Warning message............................. 726
EV drive mode ........................................ 196
Event data recorder (EDR).....................11
First-aid kit storage net ........................581
Flat tire ....................................................... 749
Floor mats................................................... 28
Fluid Brake........................................................ 789
Hybrid transmission .........................788
Washer ................................................... 646
Fog lights.................................................... 218 Replacing light bulbs ...................... 689
Switch ........................................................218
Wattage ................................................... 791
Footwell light ............................................ 571
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................49
Front personal lights ............................572
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