2018 Lexus GS450h instrument cluster

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................................ 26
For safe driving .............................. 28
Seat belts .......................................... 30
SRS airbags ..................................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ................. 46
Safety information for children ................................... 52
Child restraint systems ............... 53
Installing child restraints............. 57
Exhaust gas precautions............ 65
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features .............. 66
Hybrid system precautions....... 70
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......................74
Alarm .................................................. 77 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .............................. 82
Gauges and meters ..................... 88
Multi-information display .......... 95
Head-up display .......................... 103
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ............... 109
3-1. Key information Keys .................................................... 118
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................ 122
Trunk ................................................ 128
Smart access system with push-butto n start .............135
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................................143
Driving position memory..........145
Head restraints ............................ 150
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ..............................153
Inside rear view mirror ..............154
Outside rear view mirrors .......156
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ........................... 160
Moon roof.......................................163
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .............................. 82
Gauges and meters .....................88
Multi-information display .......... 95
Head-up display .......................... 103
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ............... 109

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Warning lights and indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 404)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 405)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 404)*2, 5
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 405)
*2, 3Charging system warning
light ( →P. 404)*1, 5Brake hold operated
indicator ( →P. 405)
*2
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 404)*5
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 406)
*2
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 404)*5
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 406)
*2SRS warning light
(→ P. 404)*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 406)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 404)Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 406)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 404)Seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 406)
*2Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 405)*2Master warning light
(→ P. 406)
*2, 4
(If equipped)
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) warning light
(→ P. 405)*2Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 406)

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that asystem check is being performed. They will turn off after the “READY” indicator turns
on. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There ma y be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*3:F SPORT models
*4: The light flashes or illuminate s to indicate a malfunction.
*5: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
(If equipped)
LKA warning light
( → P. 407)
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 195)*1
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 200)*2
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 201)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 200) *3, 4
Slip indicator ( →P. 270)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 200)
*2VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 271)
(If equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 203)*2, 5
(If equipped)
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) warning light
(→ P. 226)
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 243, 255)
*6, 7
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 260)

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●Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
(If equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator (→P. 243)
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator ( →P. 260)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 243, 255)
*3Brake hold standby
indicator ( →P. 198)
(If equipped)
LKA indicator (→ P. 238)*3Brake hold operated
indicator (→P. 198)
*2, 8“AIR BAG
ON/OFF”
indicator ( →P. 46)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 196)
*9Low outside temperature
indicator ( →P. 88)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 196)
“READY” indicator
( → P. 182)
EV indicator ( →P. 67)
EV drive mode indicator
(→ P. 187)
Eco drive mode indicator
(→ P. 258) “SPORT S” indicator
(
→ P. 258)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( → P. 258) “Customize” indicator
(
→ P. 258)
Snow mode indicator
( → P. 190)

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F SPORT models
*1: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There ma y be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*3: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the “READY” indicator turns
on. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*4: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the power switch is in ON mode , the BSM function is enabled on of
the multi-information display
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information display, the
power switch is turned to ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 °F (3 °C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on. Eco drive mode indicator
(
→ P. 258) “SPORT S” indicator
(
→ P. 258)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( → P. 258) “CUSTOMIZE” indicator
(
→ P. 258)
Snow mode indicator
( → P. 190)