steering Lexus GS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

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When trouble arises
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If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a
cable or chain secured to the
emergency towing eyelet. This
should only be attempted on hard
surfaced roads for short distances
at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.
Emergency towing

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When trouble arises
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Do not tow with a sling-type
truck to prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Use a towing dolly under the
rear wheels.Turn the power switch to
ACCESSORY mode so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.

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When trouble arises
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Before emergency towing
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY (hybrid system off) or ON (hybrid
system operating) mode.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
When transporting the vehicle
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
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Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
rear wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the rear wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or the motor may
generate electricity. If the motor gener-
ates electricity, depending on the state of
the damage or malfunction, a fire may
dt hti it

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When trouble arises
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Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-crash safety system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operat-
ing.
(P. 406)
• The light will turn on when the pre-crash safety system
is disabled. (P. 408)
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily
be used. (P. 862)
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The VSC system; or
• The TRC system
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRC system is
operating.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting sys-
tem
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
(Flashes)
Parking brake indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronically controlled brake system;
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The parking brake system
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lightWarning light/Details

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Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and
the warning light may not operate properly.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
as soon as possible.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered suf-
ficiently.
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
If the warning light does not go out even after several minutes, check that
the tire inflation pressure is at the specified level and carry out initialization.
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted
without first allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as
natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In
this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light
(after a few minutes).

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CAUTION
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 dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. 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 usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate 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 infla-
tion pressure immediately.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, 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 dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
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
Precaution when installing a different tire
When differently constructed tires or tires of different makers, models or
tread patterns are installed, the tire pressure warning system may not oper-
ate properly.

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Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Depress the brake pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake sys-
tem
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake sys-
tem
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric
Power Steering) system
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(Flashes)

8557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a
high possibility of a
frontal collision, or that
the pre-crash braking
function is operating
At the same time,
will appear
on the head-up dis-
play.
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)
is suspended
• The camera sensor
temperature is higher
than the operation
temperature range.
• The power steering
system operation is
restricted.
Restart the LKA after
driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Alerts the driver that
the vehicle is out of the
lanes (while the LKA
[Lane-Keeping Assist]
system is operating)
The warning buzzer
sounds continuously.
The lane markings
and/or the steering
wheel marking flash.
At the same time,
will appear
on the head-up dis-
play (part of the
image flashes).
Check around the vehi-
cle and back to inside
of the lane markings.
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(Flashes
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8567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)
system detects no-
handed driving (while
the lane keeping assist
function is operating)
The warning buzzer
sounds twice.
Grip the steering wheel
firmly.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Blind
Spot Monitor sensors
or the surrounding area
on the bumper is dirty
or covered with ice
Clean the sensor and its
surrounding area on the
bumper.
Indicates that the
hybrid system has
overheated
This message may be
displayed when driv-
ing under severe
operating condi-
tions. (For example,
when driving up a
long steep hill.)
Stop and check.
(P. 917)
Indicates that the
hybrid system output is
limited because the
engine oil is over-
heatedDrive the vehicle at a
safe speed until the
warning message dis-
appears.
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8587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or
the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
Immediately after cruise control speed is set
At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
The LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) lane departure warning function
In the following cases, the warning message will not be displayed even if a
lane line is crossed.
When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA sys-
tem functions
When the lane lines cannot be recognized
When the steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to
change lanes