2015 Lexus GS450h trunk

5067-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U)After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning light goes off.
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronically controlled brake system;
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The parking brake system
Follow the correction procedures.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or the
trunk is not fully closed
Check that all the doors and
the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning lightIndicates remaining fuel is
approximately 2.6 gal. (10.0
L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver and/or front
passenger to fasten their seat
belts
Fasten the seat belt.If the front passenger’s seat is
occupied, the front passen-
ger’s seat belt also needs to
be fastened to make the
warning light (warning
buzzer) off.
Master warning lightA buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the
master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the trunk is
not fully closedIf the vehicle reaches a
speed of 3 mph (5
km/h), flashes
and a buzzer sounds
to indicate that the
trunk is not yet fully
closed.
Close the trunk.
Indicates that the win-
dows are not fully closed
(with the power switch
off, and the driver’s door
open)
Close all the windows.
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the power switch
off, and the driver’s door
open)
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the win-
dows and the moon roof
are not fully closed (with
the power switch off, and
the driver’s door open)
Close all the windows
and the moon roof.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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5237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the brake
hold system is not avail-
ableThe reason the brake
hold system is not avail-
able may be displayed.• Close the driver’s door.
• Fasten the driver’s seatbelt.
• Close the trunk and hood.
Indicates that the brake
hold system is not avail-
ableThe reason the brake
hold system is not avail-
able may be displayed.• Depress the brakepedal.
• Close the driver’s door.
• Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
Indicates that the parking
brake is set automatically
while the brake hold sys-
tem is holding the brakes
Release the parking
brake.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes)
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5297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases:
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■The LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) lane departure warning function (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message will not be displayed even if a lane line is
crossed.
●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system
functions
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized
●When the steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to
change lanes
■Open door warning message
The open door warning message continues to display until a door or the trunk is fully
closed, even if the power switch is turned off. However, approximately 20 minutes
after a door or the trunk is not fully closed, the 12-volt battery-saving function oper-
ates and the display turns off even though a door or the trunk is not fully closed.
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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. 542)
Fit the parking brake release tool into
the screwdriver handle.
Take out the spare tire. ( →P. 545)
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 per-
formed only if necessary, su ch as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the 12-volt battery is nor-
mal, the parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexu s dealer immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Releasing the parking brake manually
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly
■Doors
Use the mechanical key
(→ P. 120) in order to perform
the following operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof
* (turn and hold)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 5 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon
roof
* (turn and hold)
*: This setting must be customized at your Lexus dealer.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( →P. 130) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart access system with push-button start and
wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and
trunk can be opened and the hybrid system can be started by following
the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key
linked functions
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a
12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps
below.
Open the trunk lid and remove
the 12-volt battery cover.
In the event that the trunk opener can-
not be used, use the mechanical key to
open the trunk. ( →P. 559)
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on your vehicle
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the
12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer or a qualified repair shop.
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Vehicle specifications
Multi-infor-
mation
display
(→ P. 9 6 )“EV driving Indicator”“ON”“OFF”—O—
“Default settings”“OFF”“ON”—O—
Door lock
(→ P. 1 3 9 ,
559)
Unlocking on second
key turn
(Allows all doors to be
unlocked by turning the
mechanical key twice
in the driver’s door)
On
(Driver’s door
unlocked in
one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps)
Off
(All doors
unlocked in one step)
O—O
Automatic door lock
Shifting the shift lever
to position other than POff
O—O
Vehicle speed is approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher
Automatic door unlock
Shifting the shift lever to POff
O—ODriver’s door is opened
Locking/unlocking of
the trunk when all
doors are locked/
unlocked
OnOff——O
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