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2. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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■G-force display
●The G-force values may not be zero even when the vehicle is parked, such as when it is
parked on an incline.
●Depending on the vehicle usage conditions, the brake fluid pressure display may not
reach its maximum reading even though the brake pedal is fully depressed.
●If a 12-volt battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected, the steering amount dis-
play may be disabled temporarily. After driv ing the vehicle for a while, the display will
be enabled.
●Depending on the condition of the vehicle, the brake fluid pressure display may change
even when the brake pedal is not depressed.
■System check display
After turning the power switch to ON mode , opening image is displayed while system
operation is checked. When the system check is complete, the normal screen will return.
■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, the settings display using the meter control switches will be
suspended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
■Tire inflation pressure (if equipped)
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the power switch is
turned to ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure
after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire information cannot be determined due to unfavorable
radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may also be dif-
ferent from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The drive information will be reset.
■Liquid crystal display P. 109

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4-1. Before driving
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Driving
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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
this may restrain the hybrid system output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause
the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possi ble to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 498, 509)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus auth orized repairer, or any reliable repairer
check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid transmis-
sion, differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Alphabetical index
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 105
Engine oil..................................................406 Capacity ................................................ 550
Checking .............................................. 406
Oil level warning message ...........466
Oil pressure warning message..............................................466
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 334
Engine switch ...........................................217 Auto power off function ...................219
Changing the power switch modes ................................................... 218
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency..........453
Starting the hybrid system............... 217
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........ 325
Function .................................................. 325
Warning light .........................................461
Warning message.............................466
EV drive mode ....................................... 222
First-aid kit storage net....................... 375
Flat tire
Vehicles with spare tire ................. 498
Vehicles without spare tire .......... 509
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid Brake........................................................554
Hybrid transmission .........................553
Washer ...................................................... 411 Fog lights .................................................. 250
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Switch ...................................................... 250
Follow me home system .................... 238
Footwell light .......................................... 366
Front air conditioning system .......... 346
Front fog lights ....................................... 250 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Switch ...................................................... 250
Wattage ................................................. 449
Front personal lights............................ 367
Front position lights ............................. 237 Light switch............................................ 237
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 449
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 140
Front seats ................................................. 175 Adjustment ............................................. 175
Cleaning ................................................ 394
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................ 178
Head restraints .....................................183
Power easy access system............. 178
Seat heaters.......................................... 362
Seat position memory ....................... 178
Seat ventilators ................................... 362
Front turn signal lights ..........................231 Replacing light bulbs ........... 443, 449
Turn signal lever................................... 231
Wattage .................................................558
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Warning lights........................................... 99
ABS.............................................................461
AFS OFF indicator............................ 462
Brake hold operated
indicator .............................................. 462
Brake system .......................... 460, 462
Charging system .............................. 460
Electric power steering
system ....................................................461
Low fuel level ....................................... 462
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 460
Master warning light ........................ 462
Parking brake indicator .................. 462
Pre-Crash Safety system .................461
Seat belt reminder light................... 462
Slip indicator...........................................461
SRS........................................................... 460
Tire pressure ........................................ 463
Warning messages .............................. 466
Warning reflector storage belt ....... 376
Washer....................................................... 251 Checking .................................................. 411
Low washer fluid warning message..............................................466
Preparing and checking before winter .................................... 334
Switch ........................................................251 Washing and waxing........................... 390
Weight ...................................................... 546
Welcome light illumination
control..................................................... 140
Wheels........................................................431 Replacing................................................. 431
Size ...........................................................555
Window glasses ......................................193
Window lock switch ..............................193
Windows ....................................................193
Power windows ................................... 193
Rear window defogger .................. 352
Washer ..................................................... 251
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 352
Windshield wipers .................................251 Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster ...................... 251
Position ....................................................337
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................. 253
Winter driving tips ............................... 334
Wireless remote control key .............134 Battery-saving function ....................155
Locking/Unlocking ............................ 134
Replacing the battery ...................... 435
WMA disc *
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.