2017 Lexus GS300h Owner's Manual

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WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. The vehicle will become
extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could cause an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than us ual when operating, hold firmly and oper-
ate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure
immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it
with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repa irer, or any reliable repairer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pressure warning
system may not operate properly.

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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 Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform
the following actions:
Except F SPORT modelsF SPORT models
Warning message and warning buzzer list
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Warning messageDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a high possibility of a frontal colli-
sion, or that the pre-crash braking 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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(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] system is operat-ing)
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
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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Indicates a malfunction in the gasoline engine or that the
shift lever is in N for a long period of time A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the accelerator pedal and change the shift
position to D, S or R.
Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with the shift
position in any position other than P
A buzzer also sounds.
 Shift the shift position to P.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates that hood or one or more of the doors or trunk
are not fully closed
The system also indicates which hood or doors or
trunk are not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3 mph),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that
the hood or door(s) or trunk are not yet fully closed.
 Make sure that hood or all doors or trunk are
closed.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking assist
All assist-sensors flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus parking a ssist-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.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with the shift
position in any position other than P
A buzzer also sounds.
 Shift the shift position to P.
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.
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.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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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 N
A 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 retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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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
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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 retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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