2015 Lexus GS450h warning lights

511-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
■Child*4
■Child restraint system with infant*5
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“A I R B A G O F F ” or
“A I R B A G O N ”
*4
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated or activated
*4
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated or activated
*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“A I R B A G OFF”
*6
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated
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■Unoccupied
■There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“A I R B A G O F F ”
SRS warning light
Off
Seat belt reminder light
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“A I R B A G O F F ”
SRS warning light
On
Seat belt reminder light
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated
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Instrument cluster2
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .............................. 86
Gauges and meters ...................... 91
Multi-information display .......... 96
Head-up display .......................... 104
Energy monitor/ consumption screen .................. 111
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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
◆Center panel
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center
panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of
the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
warning lights and in dicators illuminated.
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872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
◆Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with BSM)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( → P. 5 0 3 )*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 5 0 4 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 5 0 3 )*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 5 0 4 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 5 0 4 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 5 0 4 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 5 0 4 )*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 505)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 5 0 4 )*1, 2Brake hold operated
indicator ( →P. 5 0 5 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 5 0 4 )*2
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 505)
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2. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate thata system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on,
or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*2
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 5 0 5 )*1Master warning light
(→ P. 506)
*1
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 506)*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 504, 515)
Open door warning light
(→ P. 506)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 5 0 5 )
Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 506)*1Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 5 0 7 )
Seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 506)
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2. Instrument cluster
*1: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’SMANUAL”.
*2: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate thata system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on,
or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster thanusual to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the power switch is in ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*5
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 300)*2“A I R B A G O N /
OFF” indicator
(→ P. 4 9 )
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not avail-
able to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
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2134-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning message will turn on or flash. (→P. 5 0 5 , 5 1 8 )
Depending on the condition, the parking brake indicator light may flash.
■Usage in winter time
→ P. 3 1 9
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P and
make sure that the vehicle does not move.
■When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Use the parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake.
(→ P. 5 5 7 )
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
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