2016 Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2016 GS450H OWNERS MANUAL (OM30E99U)

4097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking assistAll assist-sensors flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus parking assist-sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking
brake with a door open or the front passenger’s seat belt
unfastened
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all doors and fasten the front passenger’s seat
belt before releasing the parking brake.
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4107-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with the shift
position in any position other than PA buzzer also sounds.
 Shift the shift position to P.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed while
the shift position is in N
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift
position to D, S or R.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed while
the shift lever is in N
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift
position to D, S or R.
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4117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 your Lexus dealer.
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 your Lexus dealer.
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4127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 3 mph (5 km/h)
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 your Lexus dealer
immediately.
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
your Lexus dealer.
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4137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking
brake without depressing the brake pedalA buzzer also sounds.
 Release the parking brake while depressing the
brake pedal.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and drive
start control was operated while depressing the acceler-
ator pedal
A buzzer also sounds.
 Momentarily release th e accelerator pedal.
Indicates an attempt was made to shift to 1st gear with
the shift position in S while on a slippery surface
The vehicle will not shift down from 2nd gear.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear or higher.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA (Lane- Keeping Assist) system has
determined that the driver does not have their hands on
the steering wheel while the steering control function is
on
 Firmly hold the steering wheel.
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4147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the parking brake system is overheatingA buzzer also sounds.
 Do not use the parking brake until the message dis-
appears.
Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or,
• The seat belt pretensioner system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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4157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in:• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
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Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
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4167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with
iceA buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system
cannot be used temporarily due to bad weather
A buzzer also sounds.
 Use the radar cruise control system when it
becomes available again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar crui se control system brake con-
trol function is temporarily unavailable
 Depress the brake.
Indicates a malfunction in the smart access system with
push-button start
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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