2016 Lexus GS300h display

4707-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional or commercial towing service before towing.
●The hybrid warning message shows on the multi-information display and the
vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift type truck or
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

4827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 any authorized Lexu s dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform
the following actions:
XExcept F SPORT modelsXF SPORT models
Warning message and warning buzzer list
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(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a high possibility of a frontal colli-
sion, or that the pre-crash br aking function is operating
At the same time, will appear on the head-
up display.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Avoid the collision by decelerating using the brakes
or taking other evasive actions.

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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle ahead
(in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)At the same time, will appear on the head-up dis-
play (the image flashes).
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the vehicle has deviated from the lane
(while the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) or LDA [Lane
Departure Alert with steering control] system are oper-
ating)
The lane line on the side the vehicle has deviated from
flashes in amber.
At the same time, will appear on the head-
up display (the image flashes).
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Check around the vehicle and back to inside of the
lane lines.
Indicates a malfunctio n in the brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

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When trouble arises
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Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) power
has dropped because a long period of time has elapsed
after shifting the shift lever to NA buzzer also sounds.
→ Restart the hybrid system when starting the vehicle.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
Depending on the malfunctio n, troubleshooting meth-
ods may also be displayed.
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 the traction battery is low
A buzzer also sounds.
→ When stopping the vehicle for a long period of time,
shift the shift lever to P. The battery cannot be
charged with the shift lever in N.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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4887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 5 km/h
(3 mph) or more with the parking brake still engaged. A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the parking brake is engaged with the shift
position not in P
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Change the shift position to P.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Depress the brake pedal to turn off the brake hold
system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the brake hold system is turned on while on
a steep slope
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Do not use only the brake hold system on steep
slopes. Be sure to also depress the brake pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes-
sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
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4987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates an attempt was made to engage the parking
brake while drivingA buzzer also sounds.
→ Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes-
sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes-
sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) system cannot be used as the vehicle speed
is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or less
→Drive the vehicle at approximately 50 km/h
(32 mph) or more.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) system cannot be used as the vehicle speed
is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or less
→Drive the vehicle at approximately 50 km/h (32 mph)
or more.
(If equipped)
Indicates that LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) system cannot be used due to the vehicle speed
being too high
→Slow down.
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5007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the brake hold system cannot be turned off
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Depress the brake pedal.
Indicates that the brake hold system is not available
The reason the brake hold system is not available may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close the driver’s door.
→ Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
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When trouble arises
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Indicates that the brake hold system is unable to con-
tinue brake hold functionThe reason the brake hold system is not continue may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Depress the brake pedal.
→ Close the driver’s door.
→ Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
Indicates that the vehicle is unable to drive over 110 km/h
(65 mph) until the transmission warms up
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Wait until the transmission warms up.
Indicates that the parking brake is set automatically while
the brake hold system is holding the brakes
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
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