2014 Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

864What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? (→P. 193)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 1 9 6 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 2 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 197)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary
way. ( →P. 7 9 4 )
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 7 9 6 )
●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. 7 9 0 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→ P. 1 9 6 )
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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865What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●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 7 )
●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 6 )
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→ P. 74 0 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (→ P. 211)
Depending on the situation, othe r types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( →P. 737, 747)
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The power switch is tu
rned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
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866What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→P. 8 3 )
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. 7 5 4 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P. 737, 747.
An alarm is activated
and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds wh en leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
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867What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (→P. 775)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. (→ P. 805)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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868Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................388Air conditioning filter ........................692
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 397
Front automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 388
Humidity sensor ................................ 400
Micro dust and pollen filter .......... 398
Rear air conditioning system....... 404
S-FLOW mode ................................. 398
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......308
Function ................................................. 308
Warning light .......................................738
Warning message .............................. 751
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ........................................................219
Adaptive Variable Suspension
system (AVS) ......................................309
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) ....................................................219
Air conditioning filter .......................... 692
Air conditioning system .....................388 Air conditioning filter ........................692
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 397
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 388
Humidity sensor ................................ 400
Micro dust and pollen filter .......... 398
Rear air conditioning system....... 404
S-FLOW mode ................................. 398 Airbags ........................................................ 38
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................... 41
Airbag warning light ........................ 738
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
Alarm ........................................................... 83 Alarm .......................................................... 83
Warning buzzer ...................... 737, 747
Anchor brackets.......................................64
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 125
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... 308 Function ................................................. 308
Warning light ....................................... 738
Warning message............................... 751
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869Alphabetical index
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Approach warningDynamic radar cruise control......246
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .................... 262
Armrest .................................................... 620
Ashtrays....................................................... 611
Assist grips .............................................. 625
Audio input................................................521
Audio system............................................. 411 Audio input............................................. 521
AUX port/USB port...........................521, 501, 511
Bluetooth
® audio.............................. 489
CD/DVD player ................................ 457
CD/DVD player information ...... 477
DVD video ........................................... 465
iPod .......................................................... 509
MP3/WMA disc .............................. 459
Optimal use ........................................... 519
Portable music player ....................... 521
Radio ........................................................434
Rear seat audio controls ................523
Steering wheel audio switch ........ 527
USB memory ...................................... 499
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 220
Automatic light control system......... 217
AUX port...................................................521
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 606
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system)..........................309 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................722
Wattage ...................................................817
Battery (12-volt battery) .....................673 If the 12-volt battery is
discharged......................................... 796
Preparing and checking before
winter.................................................... 342
Warning light ....................................... 738
Battery (traction battery) ...................... 76
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................324
Bluetooth®
Audio system .......................................489
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .......................530
Brake Brake Hold ............................................. 214
Fluid ............................................................ 671
Parking brake ..........................................211
Regenerative braking ..........................74
Warning light ........................... 737, 740
Warning message..............................747
Brake assist ............................................. 308
Brake Hold................................................ 214
Break-in tips ............................................. 177
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................324 Blind Spot Monitor function......... 328
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.................................................. 331
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870Alphabetical index
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Care ................................................ 642, 646Aluminum wheels ..............................643
Exterior.................................................... 642
Interior .................................................... 646
Seat belts ................................................647
Cargo capacity....................................... 190
Cargo hooks .......................................... 607
Caution label ..............................................76
CD player ................................................ 457
Chains ....................................................... 344
Child restraint system............................ 57 Booster seats, definition .................... 57
Booster seats, installation.................. 67
Convertible seats, definition ............ 57
Convertible seats, installation .........64
Front passenger occupant classification system .........................49
Infant seats, definition .......................... 57
Infant seats, installation .......................64
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................68 Child safety .................................................56
12-volt battery
precautions ........................... 675, 799
Airbag precautions................................ 41
Child restraint system......................... 57
How your child should wear
the seat belt ................................. 33, 35
Installing child restraints ...................... 61
Moon roof precautions .................... 173
Power window lock switch............. 167
Power window precautions ...........169
Rear door child-protectors ............140
Removed electronic key battery precautions ..............695
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 33
Seat belt extender precautions ......37
Seat belt precautions .......................... 60
Seat heater precautions .................. 618
Trunk precautions ...............................146
Child-protectors ....................................140
Cleaning ....................................... 642, 646 Aluminum wheels .............................. 643
Exterior ................................................... 642
Interior ..................................................... 646
Seat belts................................................ 647
Clock...........................................................610
Coat hooks ..............................................624
Condenser...............................................670
Console box........................................... 603
Console box light ................................. 603
Consumption screen ............................. 115
Coolant .................................................... 668
Capacity .................................................. 813
Checking .............................................. 668
Preparing and checking before winter.................................................... 342
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871Alphabetical index
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Cooling system ..................................... 668Engine overheating..........................800
Hybrid system overheating .........800
Cruise control
Cruise control...................................... 236
Dynamic radar cruise control......240
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 255
Cup holders ............................................ 604
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 39
Customizable features .......................833
Daytime running light system .......... 220
Defogger Front windshield ................................ 395
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 409
Rear window ....................................... 409
Differential................................................ 815
Dimensions ............................................ 808
Dinghy towing..........................................192
Display Dynamic radar cruise control......240
Lexus night view ................................ 335
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 275
Multi-information display ..................96
Remote Touch screen .....................352
Trip information ..................................... 97
Warning message ............................. 747
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 657
Door courtesy lights Location ..................................................597
Wattage ................................................... 817 Door lock
Doors.........................................................139
Smart access system with push-button start .............................. 123
Wireless remote control..................136
Doors .......................................................... 139
Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......................141
Door glasses .......................................... 167
Door lock.................................................139
Open door warning buzzer .......... 127
Open door warning light .............. 740
Outside rear view mirrors ..............164
Rear door child-protector ..............140
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 152 Driving position memory.................153
Memory recall function ................... 155
Power easy access system ............. 152
Driving ........................................................ 176 Break-in tips ........................................... 177
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving mode select switch ..........305
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............340
Procedures ............................................. 176
Winter drive tips ................................ 342
DVD player ................................. 457, 465
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 240 Function .................................................. 240
Warning message................. 749, 760
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed rangeFunction .................................................. 255
Warning message................. 749, 760
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