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

4337-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
9 times
An attempt was made to drive when
the regular key was not inside the
vehicle.
Confirm that the electronic key
is inside the vehicle.
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tinuous
The driver’s door was opened when
the shift lever was not in P and the
power switch was not turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
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tinuousCon-
tinuous
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
not in P and the power switch was
not turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
 Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
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4347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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tinuous
• An attempt was made to lock thedoors using the smart access sys-
tem with push-button start while
the electronic key was still inside
the vehicle.
• An attempt was made to lock either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside lock
button into the lock position, then
closing the door with the elec-
tronic key still inside the vehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
Once
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechanical key and then
the power switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle even after
the power switch was pressed two
consecutive times.
 Touch the electronic key to the
power switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
Once
An attempt was made to start the
hybrid system with the shift lever in
an incorrect position.
Shift the shift lever to P and start
the hybrid system.

Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the
hybrid system, operate the
hybrid system for approximately
5 minutes to recharge the 12-
volt battery.
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4357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once
The electronic key has a low battery.
Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( P. 3 7 7 )
Once
The driver’s door was opened and
closed with the power switch turned
off and then the power switch was
put in ACCESSORY mode twice
without the hybrid system being
started.
 Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
During an hybrid system starting
procedure in the event that the elec-
tronic key was not functioning prop-
erly ( P. 4 5 2 ) , t h e p o w e r s w i t c h
was touched with the electronic key.
 Press the power switch within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding.
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the
power switch being pressed.
Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left
and right.
Once
The power switch has been turned
off with the shift lever in a position
other than P or N.
Shift the shift lever to P.
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4367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.
Once
After the power switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in a
position other than P, the shift lever
has been shifted to P.
Tu r n t h e p o w e r s w i t c h o f f .
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the hybrid system.
●Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 3 9 2 )
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare ti re. The flat tire can be replaced with
the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 3 6 1
WA R N I N G
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat ti re can damage the tire and the wheel beyond
repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

4387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
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4397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WA R N I N G
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading
to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose ot her than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on
this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
●Do not start the hybrid system or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by
the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If there
are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

4407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the center luggage mat. (P. 311)
Remove the spacer and take out the
jack handle from the reverse side of
the center luggage mat.
Take out the jack. For tightening
For loosening
Remove the center luggage mat. ( P. 311)
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
Taking out the jack and jack handle
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Taking out the spare tire
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WA R N I N G
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the body
of the vehicle.