2015 Lexus GS300h trunk release

4847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in the gasoline engine or that the
shift position is in N for a long period of time A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the accelerator pedal and change the shift
position to D, S or R.
Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with the shift
position in any position other than P
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Shift the shift position to P.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates that hood or one or more of the doors or trunk
are not fully closed
The system also indicates which hood or doors or
trunk are not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that
the hood or door(s) or trunk are not yet fully closed.
→ Make sure that hood or all doors or trunk are
closed.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Attach the air release cap to the end
of the hose.
If the air release cap is not attached, the
sealant may leak and the vehicle may
get dirty.
Temporarily store the bottle in the trunk while it is connected to the compres-
sor.
To spread the liquid sealant evenly within the tire, immediately drive safely for
about 5 km (3 miles) below 80 km/h (50 mph).
After driving for about 5 km
(3 miles), stop your vehicle in a safe
place on a hard, flat surface and
remove the air release cap from the
hose before reconnecting the repair
kit.
Turn the compressor switch on and
wait for several seconds, and then
turn it off. Check the tire inflation
pressure.If the tire inflation pressure is
under 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm
2 or
bar, 19 psi): The puncture cannot
be repaired. Contact any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
If the tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 19 psi) or higher,
but less than the recommended level: Proceed to step .
If the tire inflation pressure is the recommended level: Proceed to step .
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5387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Turn the compressor switch on to inflate the tire until the recommended tire
inflation pressure is reached. Drive for about 5 km (3 miles) and then perform
step .
Attach the air release cap to the end
of the hose.
If the air release cap is not attached, the
sealant may leak and the vehicle may
get dirty.
Store the bottle in the trunk while it is connected to the compressor.
Taking precautions to avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration and sharp
turns, drive carefully at under 80 km/h (50 mph) to any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional that is
less than 100 km (62 miles) away for tire repair or replacement.
■In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
●When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
●When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire sidewall
●When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
●When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
●When the wheel is damaged
●When two or more tires have been punctured
●When there is more than one hole or cut in the damaged tire
●When the sealant has expired
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5467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the parking brake cannot be released
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Turn the power switch off.
●Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
●Chock the tires.
Take out the parking brake release
tool and the screwdriver from the
trunk. ( →P. 5 1 8 , 5 2 9 )
Fit the parking brake release tool into
the screwdriver handle.
Vehicles with spare tire: Take out the spare tire. ( →P. 5 2 0 )
Vehicles without spare tire: Remove the center auxiliary box. ( →P. 5 3 1 )
In the event that the 12-volt battery is discharged or switch operation does not
release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released manually using
the procedure below. This procedure should be performed only if necessary,
such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the 12-volt battery is normal, the
parking brake system may be malfunct ioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped profession al immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Releasing the parking brake manually
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599What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F00E_(EE)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will
operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk.
(→ P. 1 4 8 )
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→ P. 2 1 7 )
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 2 1 9 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 1 5 3 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 2 1 9 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. ( →P. 5 4 9 )
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 5 5 1 )
●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. 545)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 2 1 9 )
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside
If you think som
ething 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 turned after the hybrid system is stopped

610Alphabetical index
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JackPositioning the jack ............................ 418
Vehicle-equipped jack ........ 518, 529
Jack handle................................... 518, 529
Jam protection function Moon roof ...............................................197
Power trunk lid......................................149
Power window ......................................193
Keyless entry ........................................... 153 Smart entry & start system ............. 153
Wireless remote control ..................134
Keys ............................................................. 134 Battery-saving function.................... 155
Electronic key ........................................134
Engine switch......................................... 217
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 548
If you lose your keys ................ 136, 137
Key number plate ................................134
Keyless entry ............................... 134, 153
Mechanical key.................................... 135
Power switch ......................................... 217
Replacing the battery.........................451
Warning buzzer ...................................154
Wireless remote control key .........134
Knee airbags.............................................. 43 Language (multi-information
display) .................................................. 582
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling
system)................................................... 345
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever........................... 417
Hood lock release lever .................. 417
Shift lever ................................................224
Turn signal lever................................. 230
Wiper lever .......................................... 250
Lexus Dynamic Handling system
(LDH) ..................................................... 345
Lexus parking assist monitor
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Lexus parking assist-sensor*
Function*
Warning message ............................ 482
Lexus Safety System+......................... 260
AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) ............................................... 240
Automatic High Beam ................... 245
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 315
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ................... 303
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)................... 290
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 281
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ................................................ 269
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ................. 298
License plate lights .............................. 236 Light switch........................................... 236
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 465
Welcome light illumination
control ...................................................140
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Multi-information display ...................... 111Audio system-linked ............................. 111
Drive information .................................. 113
Dynamic radar cruise control ...... 315
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range....................303
G-force...................................................... 114
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................290
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 281
Navigation system-linked................... 111
Settings....................................................... 115
Switch settings........................................ 115
Switching the display ...........................112
nanoe  system ..................................... 376
Navigation system
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Odometer................................................. 105
Oil Differential oil ....................................... 574
Engine oil ...............................................570
Opener
Fuel filler door......................................256
Hood .......................................................... 417
Trunk ..........................................................146
Outer foot lights
Location................................................. 386
Replacing light bulbs..........................461
Wattage..................................................578 Outside rear view mirrors ................. 190
Adjusting and folding ........................190
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........... 333
Linked mirror function
when reversing ...................................191
Mirror position memory .................. 178
Outside rear view mirror defoggers .......................................... 372
Outside temperature display ........... 105
Overheating ........................................... 556
Paddle shift switches ........................... 226
Parking assist sensors
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Parking brake...........................................231 If the parking brake cannot
be released ....................................... 546
Operation ............................................... 231
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer............................... 482
Parking brake engaged warning message .......................... 482
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)............ 269
Function.................................................. 269
Warning light........................................ 477
Warning message ............................ 482
Personal lights........................................ 387
Pollen removal mode.......................... 372
Power control unit ...................................79
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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F00E_(EE)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 4 1 7 P. 1 4 6 P. 2 5 8
Hood lock release leverTi r e i n f l a t i o n p r e s s u r e
P. 4 1 7
P. 5 7 5
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeEU area: Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
Except EU area: Unleaded gasoline only
P. 5 6 9
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 7 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)P. 5 7 0
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Con-
serving” or SN “Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multi-
grade engine oil
15W-40:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
P. 5 7 0