521What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS450h_OM_OM30E99U_(U)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 1 8 0 )
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 1 8 2 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 1 3 3 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 1 8 3 )
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 4 5 2 )
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 4 5 3 )
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode ( P. 4 4 8 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 1 8 2 )
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 1 5 8 )
●The auto power off function will be oper ated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period of time.
( P. 1 8 2 )
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
526Alphabetical index
GS450h_OM_OM30E99U_(U)
Child restraint system............................ 53Booster seats, definition ....................53
Booster seats, installation....................61
Convertible seats, definition ............53
Convertible seats, installation .........59
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 46
Infant seats, definition .......................... 53
Infant seats, installation .......................59
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 58
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........59
Installing CRS with top tether strap ......................... 62
Child safety ................................................ 52 12-volt battery precautions ........................... 359, 456
Airbag precautions ..............................38
Child restraint system ......................... 53
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................... 31, 32
Installing child restraints..................... 57
Moon roof precautions.................... 163
Power window lock switch ............ 158
Power window precautions .......... 160
Rear door child-p rotectors ............123
Removed electronic key battery precautions...............378
Seat belt comfort guide .......................31
Seat belt extender precautions ...... 34
Seat belt precautions ..........................56
Seat heater precautions..................299
Trunk precautions............................... 129 Child-protectors .................................... 123
Cleaning ....................................... 332, 336
Aluminum wheels .............................. 333
Exterior ................................................... 332
Interior ..................................................... 336
Seat belts................................................ 337
Clock........................................................... 313
Coat hooks ...............................................318
Condenser .............................................. 355
Console box ........................................... 306
Console box light ................................. 307
Consumption screen ............................. 110
Coolant .................................................... 354 Capacity ................................................... 471
Checking ............................................... 354
Preparing and checking before winter.....................................................274
Cooling system ..................................... 354 Hybrid system overheating .......... 457
Consumption screen ............................ 107
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 253
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..................... 241
Cup holders............................................ 307
Curtain shield airbags ............................36
Customizable features ........................ 491
527Alphabetical index
GS450h_OM_OM30E99U_(U)
Daytime running light system ........... 198
DefoggerFront windshield .................................. 291
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 291
Rear window ......................................... 291
Differential ................................................472
Dimensions ............................................. 466
Dinghy towing.......................................... 179
Display 12.3-inch display................................ 283
Drive information ..................................95
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ......................241
Energy monitor .................................... 107
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........236
Multi-information display .................. 93
Trip information .....................................86
Warning message ............................ 406
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 345
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................. 302
Door lock Doors ........................................................ 120
Smart access system with push-button start ............................. 133
Wireless remote control ................. 120 Doors .......................................................... 120
Automatic door locking and unlocking system .................... 123
Door glasses ......................................... 158
Door lock................................................. 122
Open door warning buzzer .......... 134
Outside rear view mirrors ..............154
Rear door child-p rotector .............. 123
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/ Drive info 3............................................. 98Drive information .................................. 95
Drive-start control .........................167, 191
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 143 Driving position memory................. 144
Memory recall function ....................145
Power easy access system ............. 143
Driving ........................................................ 166 Break-in tips ........................................... 167
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 256
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .............272
Procedures .............................................166
Winter drive tips .................................274
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........ 267 Function .................................................. 267
Warning message.............................406
DVD player
*
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rangeFunction .................................................... 241
Warning message.............................406
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........ 267 Function .................................................. 267
Warning message.............................406
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
531Alphabetical index
GS450h_OM_OM30E99U_(U)
I/M test ..................................................... 344
Identification ........................................... 467Engine ...................................................... 467
Vehicle .................................................... 467
Ignition switch (power switch) ......... 180 Auto power off function................... 182
Changing the power switch modes ..................................................... 181
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............................393
Starting the hybrid system ................ 181
Illuminated entry system .................... 304
Immobilizer system ..................................74
Indicators .................................................... 82
Initialization Items to initialize................................. 504
Maintenance........................................ 340
Moon roof .............................................. 162
Power windows ................................... 159
Tire pressure warning system................................363
Initiators (tire pressure warning system)................................. 368
Inside door handle lights ................... 302
Inside rear view mirror .........................152
Instrument panel light control ............ 89
Interior lights........................................... 302
Intuitive parking assist
*
Function*
Warning message ............................ 406 Jack
Positioning a floor jack....................348
Vehicle-equipped jack ...................438
Jack handle .................................................438
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................................... 162
Power trunk opener and closer ............................................128
Power windows................................... 158
Keyless entry ............................................ 133 Smart access system with push-button start.................... 133
Wireless remote control..................120
Keys .............................................................. 116 Battery-saving function ....................135
Electronic key ......................................... 116
Engine switch ....................................... 180
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..........451
If you lose your keys.................... 117, 119
Key number plate ................................. 116
Keyless entry ............................... 120, 133
Mechanical key....................................... 117
Power switch ........................................ 180
Replacing the battery .......................377
Warning buzzer................................... 134
Wireless remote control key .........120
Knee airbags ............................................. 35
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
534Alphabetical index
GS450h_OM_OM30E99U_(U)
Paddle shift switches ............................ 189
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist)
*
Parking brake...........................................193 If the parking brake cannot be released........................449
Operation ............................................... 193
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer .............................. 406
Parking brake engaged warning message .......................... 406
Parking lights ............................................ 197 Light switch .............................................197
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 388
Welcome light illumination control ........................... 121
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............ 220 Function ..................................................220
Warning light ........................................ 401
Warning message ............................ 406
Personal lights........................................ 303
Power control unit .................................. 70
Power control unit coolant ............... 354 Capacity ...................................................471
Checking................................................354
Preparing and checking before winter .................................................... 274 Power easy access system ................. 143
Power outlets ........................................... 313
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system)................................. 267Warning light .........................................401
Warning message.............................406
Power switch........................................... 180 Auto power off function ...................182
Changing the power switch modes ..................................................... 181
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency............................. 393
Starting the hybrid system.............. 180
Power trunk opener and closer ....... 126
Power windows.......................................158 Door lock linked window operation ...........................159
Jam protection function................... 158
Operation............................................... 158
Window lock switch ......................... 158
Pre-Collision System (PCS)............ 220 Function .................................................. 220
Warning light .........................................401
Warning message.............................406
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535Alphabetical index
GS450h_OM_OM30E99U_(U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range) .................................241
Radiator .................................................... 355
Radio
*
RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Systems)
*
Rear air conditioning system ........... 296
Rear door sunshades ............................316
Rear personal lights............................. 303
Rear side marker lights ........................ 197 Light switch .............................................197
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 388
Welcome light illumination control ........................... 121
Rear seat heaters..................................300
Rear sunshade .........................................316 Operation ............................................... 316
Reverse operation feature...............317
Rear turn signal lights ...........................192 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 388
Turn signal lever .................................. 192
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ..................... 152
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 154
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers ......................291
Refueling ................................................... 210 Capacity ................................................ 468
Fuel types .............................................. 468
Opening the fuel tank cap................ 211
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................... 212 Regenerative braking............................. 67
Remote Touch
*.................................... 280
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................377
Fuses ........................................................ 379
Light bulbs.............................................386
Tires .......................................................... 437
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 506
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required ................ 340
Rev indicator ............................................. 88
Rev peak ..................................................... 88
Road accident cautions ......................... 72
Seat belts .................................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt........................ 30
Automatic Locking Retractor .......... 31
Child restraint system installation ............................................. 59
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....................................... 337
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................... 31
How to wear your seat belt............. 30
How your child should wear the seat belt ...........................................32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 402
Seat belt extender .................................32
Seat belt pretensioners ........................ 31
SRS warning light ............................. 400
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S
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
538Alphabetical index
GS450h_OM_OM30E99U_(U)
Power door lock switch ...................122
Power switch.........................................180
Power window switches ................. 158
Rear sunshade switch ....................... 316
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch..................................................... 291
Seat heater switches........................ 300
Seat ventilator switches ................. 300
Snow mode switch.............................188
“SOS” button........................................326
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ................... 151
Trunk closer switch ............................. 127
Trunk opener switch ......................... 126
Trunk opener main switch.............. 128
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................................... 247
VSC OFF switch .............................. 268
Window lock switch.......................... 158
Windshield wipers and washer switch .........................204
Tachometer .....................................86, 103
Tail lights..................................................... 197 Light switch .............................................197
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 388
Welcome light illumination control ..................................................... 121 Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ........................................................... 77
Immobilizer system...............................74
Tire inflation pressure..........................473 Maintenance data.............................. 473
Tire inflation pressure display function................................................ 362
Warning light ....................................... 402
Warning message.............................406
Tire information ...................................... 481 Glossary.................................................486
Size ...........................................................483
Tire identification number .............483
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..............................................485
Tire pressure warning system ..........362 Function .................................................. 362
Initializing ............................................... 363
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters................ 362
Registering ID codes ....................... 364
Warning light ....................................... 402
Warning message.............................406
Tires ............................................................. 361 Chains ..................................................... 275
Checking .................................................361
If you have a flat tire .......................... 437
Inflation pressure................................ 473
Information..............................................481
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540Alphabetical index
GS450h_OM_OM30E99U_(U)
Vanity lights...............................................312Vanity lights ............................................312
Wattage .................................................. 477
Vanity lights...............................................312 Vanity mirrors ........................................312
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) ................................................. 267Function .................................................. 267
Warning message ............................ 406
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manag ement) .............. 267
Vehicle data recordings .......................... 9
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) ..................... 267
Vehicle identification number ......... 467
Vehicle proximity notification system ........................................................67
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ..................................................... 266
Ventilators (seat ventilators)............300
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) ............................................... 267Function .................................................. 267
Warning message ............................ 406
Voice command system
*
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............ 266 Warning buzzers
Approach warning ........................... 248
Brake system ...................................... 400
Downshifting ........................................... 191
Intuitive parking assist
*
Key reminder ....................................... 434
Open door .......................................... 408
Open moon roof ................................. 421
Open hood.......................................... 408
Open trunk .......................................... 408
Open window ....................................... 421
Seat belt reminder............................. 402
Warning lights ............................................ 81 ABS ......................................................... 400
AFS OFF indicator .............................401
Brake hold operated indicator ................................................401
Brake system .......................... 400, 402
Charging system .............................. 400
Electric power steering ....................401
Low fuel level ....................................... 402
Malfunction indicator lamp.......... 400
Master warning light ........................ 402
Parking brake indicator .................. 402
Pre-collision system ...........................401
Seat belt reminder light .................. 402
Slip indicator ..........................................401
SRS........................................................... 400
Tire pressure ........................................ 402
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