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

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

522What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS450h_OM_OM30E99U_(U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 4 0 2 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 1 9 3 )
Depending on the situation, other type s of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 4 0 0 , 4 0 6 )
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 7 7 )
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid system.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 4 0 6 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 4 0 0 , 4 0 6 . A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

523What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS450h_OM_OM30E99U_(U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(P. 4 3 7 )
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
(P. 4 6 2 )
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

524Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 285Air conditioning filter........................375
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 292
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 285
Micro dust and pollen filter ............ 291
Rear air conditioning system........296
S-FLOW mode ................................. 286
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 266 Function ..................................................266
Warning light ...................................... 400
Warning message ............................ 406
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ....................................................... 198
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)...................................... 267
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ................................................... 198
Air conditioning filter .......................... 375
Air conditioning system ..................... 285 Air conditioning filter........................375
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 292
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 285
Micro dust and pollen filter ............ 291
Rear air conditioning system........296
S-FLOW mode ................................. 286 Airbags ........................................................ 35
Airbag operating conditions ...........42
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 38
Airbag warning light ....................... 400
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........................42
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 46
General airbag precautions ........... 38
Locations of airbags............................ 35
Modification and disposal of airbags................................................. 41
Side airbag operating conditions ..............................................42
Side airbag precautions .................... 38
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ........................42
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .......................................... 38
SRS airbags ............................................. 35
Alarm ............................................................ 77 Alarm ........................................................... 77
Warning buzzer.................... 400, 406
Anchor brackets....................................... 57
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 133
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......266 Function .................................................. 266
Warning light ...................................... 400
Warning message.............................406
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Approach warning............................... 248
Armrest ..................................................... 315
Assist grips ............................................... 318
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................199
Automatic light control system......... 197
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 309
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 267
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 388
Battery (12-volt battery) ....................358 If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................453
Preparing and checking before winter .................................................... 274
Warning light ...................................... 400
Battery (traction battery) ..................... 70
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)................ 258 Blind Spot Monitor function .......... 261
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................................................263
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Brake Hold .............................................195
Fluid ..........................................................356
Parking brake ........................................193
Regenerative braking ..........................67
Warning light .......................... 400, 402
Warning message.............................406
Brake assist ..............................................266
Brake Hold................................................ 195
Break-in tips ............................................. 167
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 89
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 258 Blind Spot Monitor function........... 261
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 263
Care................................................ 332, 336 Aluminum wheels .............................. 333
Exterior ................................................... 332
Interior ..................................................... 336
Seat belts................................................ 337
Cargo capacity ....................................... 177
Cargo hooks ............................................310
Caution label..............................................70
CD player
*
Chains ........................................................275
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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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

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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”.

528Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode ..................................... 256
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Electric motor (traction motor) ......... 66
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 267Function .................................................. 267
Warning light ........................................ 401
Warning message ............................ 406
Electronic key ........................................... 116 Battery-saving function .................... 135
If the electronic key does not operate properly.............................. 451
Replacing the battery ....................... 377
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds.......... 400
If a warning light turns on.............. 400
If a warning message is displayed ....................................... 406
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................453
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 451
If the hybrid system will not start........................................446
If the parking brake cannot be released........................449
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 448
If you have a flat tire .......................... 437
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 399
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 462
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .............................393
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................................394
If your vehicle overheats ................ 457 Emergency flashers ............................ 392
Energy monitor ...................................... 108
Engine
Accessory mode .................................. 181
Compartment ..................................... 349
Engine switch ....................................... 180
Hood........................................................ 347
How to start the hy brid system ... 180
Identification number ....................... 467
Ignition switch (power switch) ................................. 180
Overheating......................................... 457
Power switch ........................................ 180
Engine compartment cover............. 350
Engine coolant ...................................... 354 Capacity ................................................... 471
Checking ............................................... 354
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................274
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 86
Engine oil ................................................... 351 Capacity ................................................. 469
Checking .................................................351
Oil level warning message ...........406
Oil pressure warning message...........................406
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................274
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 340
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Engine switch .......................................... 180Auto 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
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 267 Function .................................................. 267
Warning light ........................................ 401
Warning message ............................ 406
EV drive mode........................................ 185
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
First-aid kit storage net ......................... 311
Flat tire ...................................................... 437
Floor mats ................................................... 26
Fluid Brake ........................................................ 473
Hybrid transmission.......................... 472
Washer ...................................................357
Footwell light .......................................... 302
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 46
Front personal lights............................ 303
Front seats .................................................. 141 Adjustment ............................................... 141
Cleaning .................................................336
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory ................ 143
Head restraints ..................................... 148
Power easy access system ............ 143
Seat heaters ......................................... 300
Seat position memory....................... 143
Seat ventilators ................................... 300 Front side marker lights....................... 197
Light switch............................................. 197
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 388
Welcome light illumination control......................................................121
Front turn signal lights .......................... 192 Replacing light bulbs .......... 387, 388
Turn signal lever ................................... 192
Wattage ..................................................477
Fuel............................................................... 210 Capacity .................................................468
Fuel gauge ............................................... 86
Information............................................ 478
Refueling ..................................................210
Type..........................................................468
Warning light ....................................... 402
Warning messages ..........................406
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumption .............. 95
Average fuel consumption after refueling ...................................... 95
Current fuel consumption................ 95
Fuel filler door.......................................... 210 Refueling ..................................................210
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ........................... 212
Fuses...........................................................379
Garage door opener............................ 319
Gauges........................................................ 86
Glove box ............................................... 306
Glove box light...................................... 306
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
HD Radio® system*
Head restraints ....................................... 148
Headlight cleaner..................... 205, 207
Headlights ................................................. 197 Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .................................... 198
Headlight leveling warning message .......................... 406
Light switch .............................................197
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 388
Headlights aim ............................. 384, 517
Head-up display....................................... 101
Heated steering wheel ....................... 299
Heaters Air conditioning system ................. 285
Heated steering wheel ................... 300
Seat heaters ......................................... 300
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 291
High-voltage components .................. 70
Hood .......................................................... 347 Open ........................................................ 347
Warning message ............................ 406
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................................... 310
Coat hooks ............................................ 318
Luggage hook ...................................... 310
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............. 26 Horn.............................................................. 151
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .................................................... 70
Specification .........................................468
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents .....................................................70
Hybrid system............................................66 Emergency shut off system ............... 71
Energy monitor/consumption screen.......................107
EV drive mode .................................... 185
High voltage components ............... 70
Hybrid System Indicator ................... 90
Hybrid system precautions ............. 70
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .............272
If the hybrid system will not start ....................................... 446
Overheating......................................... 457
Power (ignition) switch.................... 180
Regenerative braking ..........................67
Starting the hybrid system.............. 180
Vehicle proximity notification system ......................................................67
Hybrid System Indicator ...................... 90
Hybrid transmission .............................. 187 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 448
Paddle shift switches......................... 189
S mode..................................................... 190
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