maintenance Lexus GS300h 2015 Owner's Manual

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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.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display ......................................... 360
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system .........366
Rear air conditioning system .......................................... 378
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators .......................... 381
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list......................... 386• Interior lights ..........................387
• Personal lights........................387
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features............ 389• Glove box............................... 390
• Console box .......................... 390
• Cup holders............................. 391
• Auxiliary boxes......................393
Trunk features ..............................394 5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 397• Sun visors ................................ 397
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 397
• Clock........................................ 398
• Ashtrays .................................. 398
• Power outlets .........................399
• Armrest ................................... 400
•Rear sunshade/rear door sunshades .......... 400
• Coat hooks .............................402
• Assist grips..............................403
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................406
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 410
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.............................. 413
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 415
Hood .................................................417
Positioning a floor jack .............. 418
Engine compartment................. 419
12-volt battery..............................428
Tires ..................................................432
Tire inflation pressure................ 445
Wheels............................................ 447
Air conditioning filter................ 449
Electronic key battery ............... 451
Checking and replacing fuses ..............................................453
Light bulbs .....................................458
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers...................468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................. 469 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 470
If you think something is wrong ....................................... 475
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds...........................................476
If a warning message is displayed.................................482
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire)........................... 517
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without spare tire) ...................528
If the hybrid system will not start................................543
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............................545
If the parking brake cannot be released .................546
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 548
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .................................. 551
If your vehicle overheats .........556
If the vehicle becomes stuck..............................................563
7When trouble arises

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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...................566
Fuel information .......................... 579
8-2. Customization Customizable features.............. 581
8-3. Initialization Item to initialize ...........................596
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............................... 598
Alphabetical index .................................602
8Vehicle specifications
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
• Audio system
• Lexus parking assist-sensor• Navigation system
• Lexus parking assist monitor

781-2. Hybrid system
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■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional regarding maintenance, repair, re cycling and disposal. Do not dispose of the
vehicle yourself.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the EV indicator) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 8 1 )

841-3. Theft deterrent system
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Immobilizer system
The indicator light flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the power switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or ON mode to indi-
cate that the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a
built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transp onder chips that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prev ent vehicle theft but does not guarantee
absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

911-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
●Unlock the doors or open the trunk using the entry function or wireless
remote control.
●Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the follow-
ing:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or st opping the alarm

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Instrument cluster
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer/Hybrid System Indicator
Tachometer:
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Hybrid System Indicator:
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (→P. 1 0 8 )
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40 °C (-40 °F) to 50 °C
(122 °F). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 3 °C (37 °F) or lower.
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (→P. 3 9 8 )
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( →P. 111)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( →P. 4 8 2 )
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances indepen-
dently.
Maintenance required information:
• Displays the maintenance required information when the power switch is in ON mode.
• It can be reset from of the multi-information display. ( →P. 111)
Speed warning:
Displays a warning when the speed set in of the multi-information display is
exceeded. ( →P. 5 8 2 )
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range (→P. 2 2 4 )
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Instrument cluster
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Switches between odometer, trip meter
and maintenance required information
displays. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.Darker
Brighter
Changing the display
Instrument panel light control
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Instrument cluster
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■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tachometer when driving mode is in sport mode.
The settings of the tachometer display can be changed on the multi-information display.
( → P. 111)
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precis ely controlled in order to help improve fuel
efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle
operation and driving co nditions are the same.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
• When the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus de aler or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■Po p - u p d i s p l a y
In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip meter/ maintenance required information screen.
The pop-up display function can be set on/off. ( →P. 5 8 3 )
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Clock settings
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display.
(Customizable features →P. 5 8 1 )
If the screen shown to the right is displayed
when trying to change the time display method
through (
→P. 111) on the multi-informa-
tion display, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional immediately.