2016 Lexus GS300h Owner's Manual

5057-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
→Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 9.9 L
(2.6 gal., 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less
→Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the outside temperature is approximately
3°C (37 °F) or lower
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed
→ Check the engine oil and change if necessary. After
changing the engine oil, the oil change system
should be reset. ( →P. 4 2 2 )
(The indicator will not work properly unless the oil
maintenance data has been reset.)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel in jectors require maintenance
soon
→ Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional
replenish the injector cleaner to the fuel tank and
reset the message as necessary.
Indicates that the engine oil and oil filter should be
changed
→Have the engine oil and oil filter checked and/or
changed by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional. After changing the engine oil, the oil
change system should be reset. ( →P. 4 2 2 )
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5067-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel injectors require maintenance
→Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional
replenish the injector cl eaner and reset the mes-
sage.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch was
pressed while the low beams were on
→ Turn the high beam headlights on before pressing
the automatic high beam switch.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Adaptive High-beam System switch
was pressed while the low beams were on
→Turn the high beam headlights on before pressing
the automatic high beam switch.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system was turned off, the pre-crash braking and pre-
crash brake assist are stopped (The pre-crash warning
function will be operational)
→Tu r n t h e V S C o n . ( →P. 3 4 7 )
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5077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) is tem-
porarily unavailableA buzzer also sounds.
→ When conditions improve, the system resumes
operation. If this item is displayed continuously, have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Air conditioning, heater and other operations are tem-
porarily limited due to high power consumption
→ Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment to
reduce power consumption.
Please wait until the power supply returns to nor-
mal.
If this item is frequently displayed, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that part of the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)
sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
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5087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Carrying out the corresponding action turns the messages off.
Other displayed messages
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Maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cooling component is requiredThe filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be
blocked or there may be a gap in the duct.
→ Have maintenance performed on the hybrid battery
(traction battery) cooling component at any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional.

5097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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*: For the EV drive mode operating conditions (→P. 222).
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails/Actions
Indicates that the EV drive mode is not available*The reason the EV drive mode is not available (the
vehicle is idling, battery charge is low, speed is higher
than the EV drive mode operating speed range, accel-
erator pedal is depressed too much) may be dis-
played.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Use the EV drive mode when it becomes available.

5107-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: For the EV drive mode operating conditions (→P. 222).
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Indicates that the EV drive mode has been automatically
canceled*
The reason the EV drive mode is not available (the
battery charge is low, speed is higher than the EV
drive mode operating speed range, accelerator pedal
is depressed too much) may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Drive the vehicle for a while.
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5117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-vehi-
cle 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
■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 operates and the
display turns off even though a door or the trunk is not fully closed.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.

5127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once
The electronic key is not detected
when an attempt is made to start the
hybrid system.
→ Start the hybrid system 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.
→Turn the power switch off or
bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to exit the
vehicle with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first turning
the power switch off when the shift
lever was in P.
→Turn the power switch off and
lock the doors again.
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