Lexus GS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

959What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(P. 250)
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. 215)
The auto power off function will be operated if the vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid sys-
tem is not operating) for a period of time. (P. 250)
The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat
belts?
(P. 834)
The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 269)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. (P. 830, 839) The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving

960What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything
move inside the vehicle during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. (P. 97)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start
the hybrid system.
Is the message displayed on the multi-information dis-
play?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
(P. 834)
When a warning light turns on or a warning message is
displayed, refer to P. 830, 839. An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with an entry function)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

961What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Vehicles with a spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire
with the spare tire. (P. 871)
Vehicles without a spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire tem-
porarily with the emergency tire puncture repair kit. (P.
885)
Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. (P. 926)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

962Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................478
Air conditioning filter ...........777
Changing the rear seat
settings ...............................487
Front automatic air
conditioning system ...........478
Humidity sensor ...................491
nanoe™ system ....................494
Pollen removal mode ............488
Rear air conditioning system 496
S-FLOW mode .....................488
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .397
Function ................................397
Warning light........................832
Warning message..................844
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) .....................................274
Adaptive Variable Suspension
system (AVS)..........................398
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) ...................................274
Air conditioning filter ...............777
Air conditioning system ............478
Air conditioning filter ...........777
Changing the rear seat
settings ...............................487
Front automatic air
conditioning system ...........478
Humidity sensor ...................491
nanoe™ system ....................494
Pollen removal mode ............488
Rear air conditioning system 496
S-FLOW mode .....................488Airbags ....................................... 44
Airbag manual on-off system 56
Airbag operating conditions .. 51
Airbag precautions for
your child ............................ 47
Airbag warning light............ 831
Correct driving posture .......... 36
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................ 51
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 49
General airbag precautions .... 47
Locations of airbags............... 44
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 50
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................ 51
Side airbag precautions.......... 47
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............ 51
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .......................... 47
SRS airbags............................ 44
Airbag manual on-off system ..... 56
Alarm .......................................... 97
Alarm ..................................... 97
Warning buzzer............ 830, 839
Anchor brackets.......................... 71
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) .......................... 145
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963Alphabetical index
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .397
Function ................................397
Warning light........................832
Warning message..................844
Approach warning
Dynamic radar cruise control .....
308
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range..........326
Armrest ......................................711
Ashtrays.....................................699
Assist grips ................................716
Audio input................................604
Audio system .............................501
Audio input ...........................604
AUX port/
USB port ............581, 593, 604
Bluetooth
® audio ..................567
CD/DVD player ....................536
CD/DVD player information 557
DVD video ...........................544
iPod.......................................591
MP3/WMA disc ...................538
Optimal use...........................602
Portable music player ...........604
Radio ....................................527
Rear seat audio controls........606
Steering wheel audio switch .611
USB memory ........................579
Automatic headlight leveling
system ....................................275
Automatic High Beam ..............277
Automatic light control system 272
AUX port ...................................604
Auxiliary boxes .........................693AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system) ................ 398

964Alphabetical index
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Back-up light
Replacing light bulb .............812
Wattage .................................940
Battery (12-volt battery) ............749
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................913
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................434
Warning light........................831
Battery (traction battery) .............84
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ......418
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ........................567
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone).............611
Brake
Brake Hold ...........................272
Fluid......................................935
Parking brake ........................269
Regenerative braking ..............82
Warning light ................830, 833
Warning message..................839
Brake assist ...............................397
Brake Hold ................................272
Break-in tips .............................226
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ....
111
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......418
Blind Spot Monitor function 424
Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function .....................427Card key ................................... 138
Care .................................. 720, 724
Aluminum wheels ................ 721
Exterior ................................ 720
Interior ................................. 724
Seat belts .............................. 725
Cargo hooks.............................. 694
Caution label............................... 84
CD player ................................. 536
Chains ....................................... 436
Child restraint system ................. 59
Baby seats, definition ............ 59
Baby seats, installation .......... 72
Child seats, definition ............ 59
Child seats, installation .......... 72
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ........................ 75
Installing CRS with seat belts 72
Installing CRS with top strap. 76
Junior seats, definition ........... 59
Junior seats, installation......... 74
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965Alphabetical index
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Child safety .................................58
12-volt battery
precautions .................752, 916
Airbag precautions..................47
Child restraint system .............59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ............39, 41
Installing child restraints ........71
Moon roof precautions .........221
Power window lock switch...215
Power window precautions...217
Rear door child-protectors ....184
Removed electronic key
battery precautions .............781
Seat belt comfort guide...........39
Seat belt precautions ...............43
Seat heater precautions .........703
Trunk precautions ................190
Child-protectors ........................184
Cleaning ............................720, 724
Aluminum wheels.................721
Exterior .................................720
Interior ..................................724
Seat belts...............................725Clock ........................................ 698
Coat hooks ................................ 715
Condenser ................................ 747
Console box .............................. 690
Console box light...................... 690
Coolant ..................................... 744
Capacity ............................... 933
Checking .............................. 744
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 434
Cooling system ......................... 744
Engine overheating .............. 917
Hybrid system overheating .. 917
Cruise control
Cruise control ...................... 298
Dynamic radar cruise control ....
302
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ......... 319
Cup holders............................... 691
Curtain shield airbags ................ 45
Customizable features .............. 943

966Alphabetical index
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DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast)532
Daytime running light system ..275
Defogger
Front windshield ...................485
Outside rear view mirrors .....501
Rear window.........................501
Differential ................................935
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB)532
Dimensions ................................926
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control .....
302
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range..........319
Lexus night view ..................431
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist).342
Multi-information display ....114
Remote Touch screen ...........445
Trip information ...................115
Warning message..................839
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......731
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................684
Wattage .................................940
Door lock
Doors ....................................183
Smart entry & start system ...143
Wireless remote control........168Doors ........................................ 183
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system............... 185
Door glasses......................... 215
Door lock ............................. 183
Open door warning buzzer .. 147
Open door warning light ...... 834
Outside rear view mirrors .... 211
Rear door child-protector .... 184
Driver’s seat position memory . 199
Driving position memory..... 200
Memory recall function ....... 203
Power easy access system.... 199
Driving...................................... 224
Break-in tips ........................ 226
Correct driving posture .......... 36
Driving mode select switch . 392
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .. 432
Procedures ........................... 224
Winter drive tips .................. 434
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) . 398
Function ............................... 398
Warning message................. 846
Dynamic radar cruise control ... 302
Function ............................... 302
Warning message......... 842, 854
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range.............. 319
Function ............................... 319
Warning message......... 843, 854
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) . 398
Function ............................... 398
Warning message................. 846
DVD player ...................... 536, 544
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967Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode .........................392
Electric motor (traction motor) ...80
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ..398
Function ................................398
Warning light........................833
Warning message..................845
Electronic key............................138
Battery-saving function ........149
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................910
Replacing the battery ............779
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ...830
If a warning light turns on ....830
If a warning message is
displayed ............................839
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ..........................913
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................910
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................904
If the parking brake cannot
be released ..........................907
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................906
If you have a flat tire ....871, 885
If you think something
is wrong ..............................829
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....
926
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ....821
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .............................822If your vehicle overheats ..... 917
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968Alphabetical index
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Emergency brake signal ............399
Emergency flashers ...................820
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ..................................885
Energy monitor..........................131
Engine .......................................928
Accessory mode....................247
Compartment ........................738
Engine switch .......................246
Hood .....................................734
How to start the hybrid
system.................................246
Identification number ...........928
Ignition switch
(power switch)....................246
Overheating ..........................917
Power switch ........................246
Engine compartment cover........740
Engine coolant ...........................744
Capacity ................................933
Checking ...............................744
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................434
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................109
Engine oil ..................................741
Capacity ................................930
Checking ...............................741
Oil level warning message....853
Oil pressure warning
message ..............................841
Preparing and checking
before winter ......................434Engine switch ........................... 246
EPS (Electric Power Steering) . 398
Function ............................... 398
Warning light ....................... 833
Warning message................. 845
EV drive mode.......................... 254
First-aid kit storage net ............. 694
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire..... 871
Vehicles without a spare tire 885
Floor mats ................................... 34
Fluid
Brake.................................... 935
Hybrid transmission............. 934
Washer ................................. 748
Fog lights .................................. 283
Replacing light bulbs ... 805, 818
Switch .................................. 283
Wattage ................................ 940
Follow me home system ........... 273
Footwell light ........................... 684
Front air conditioning system ... 478
Front fog lights ......................... 283
Replacing light bulbs ... 805, 818
Switch .................................. 283
Wattage ................................ 940
Front personal lights ................. 685
Front position lights.................. 272
Light switch ......................... 272
Replacing light bulbs ........... 818
Welcome light illumination
control ............................... 143
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