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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. Continuing to drive the vehicle may
be dangerous.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates the following: • The brake fluid level is low; or,
• The brake system is malfunctioning.A buzzer also sounds.
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(Canada)
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7487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_OM_OM30D52U_(U)A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an accide
nt. 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 brakeA buzzer also sounds.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning messageDetails
Warning messageDetails
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressureThe warning light may come on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
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Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed rangeDepress the brake pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist)
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight system
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight lev-
eling system
Warning messageDetails
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
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Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting
system
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
Warning messageDetails
(If equipped)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
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7637-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the vehicle
is unable to drive over 65
mph (110 km/h) until the
transmission warms up
Wait until the transmis-
sion warms up.
Indicates that remaining
fuel is approximately 2.6
gal. (10.0 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.)
or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the power
switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver’s
door is opened while the
lights are turned on
Turn the lights off.
Indicates that the driver’s
door was opened with the
shift position in any posi-
tion other than P
Shift the shift position to P.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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7687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_OM_OM30D52U_(U)After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt is
made to start the
hybrid system.Start the
hybrid sys-
tem with the
electronic
key present.
Once3
times
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle and
a door other than
the driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
power switch was in
a mode other than
off.
Bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was in
P and the power
switch was not
turned off.Tu r n t h e
power
switch off or
bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

Po we r w a s t u r n e d
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.
OnceThe electronic key
has a low battery.
Replace the
electronic
key battery.
( → P. 6 9 4 )
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7857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on
the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(→ P. 8 1 6 )
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire
pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire
pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the front wheels of the vehicle. Perform the
following steps and fit tire chains to the rear tires:
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
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