fuel Lexus GS300h 2016 User Guide

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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.

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Items displayed can be switched by pressing or of the meter control
switches to select and pressing or .
■Current fuel consumption*1
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
■Average fuel economy (after reset*2/after start/after refuel)*1
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset, the hybrid
system was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■Average speed (after reset*2/a f t e r s t a r t )*1
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset and the
hybrid system was started, respectively
■Elapsed time (after reset*2/a f t e r s t a r t )*1
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the hybrid system
was started, respectively
■Distance (range/after start)*1
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity
of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the hybrid system was started
respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result,the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning
the power switch off, the display may not be updated.
Drive information

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Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select on the “Menu”
screen.
■Trip information
If the “Energy monitor” or “Past record” screen is displayed, select “Trip infor-
mation”.Resetting the consumption data
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past
15 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.
Average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was started.
Elapsed time since the hybrid system was started.
Cruising range ( →P. 1 3 0 )
Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since the power switch was last turned to ON
mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
Consumption
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■Pa s t re c o r d
If the “Energy monitor” or “Trip information” screen is displayed, select “Past
record”.Resetting the past record data
Best recorded fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Updating the average fuel con-
sumption data
The average fuel consumption his-
tory is divided by color into past
averages and the average fuel con-
sumption since the last updated. Use
the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Updating the past record data
Update the average fuel consumption by selecting “Update” to measure the current fuel
consumption again.
■Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
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Vehicle information can be displayed on the side display (→P. 3 6 5 ) , t h e n s e l e c t
or to select the desired screen.
XFuel consumption
Displays the average fuel consumption
and regenerated energy for the past 10
minutes in 1 minute intervals, as well as
the cruising range.
XPa s t re c o rd
Displays the average fuel consumption
and highest fuel consumption.
XTrip information
Displays the cruising range, average
fuel consumption and the amount of
time elapsed since the hybrid system
was started.
Using the side display (vehic les with 12.3-inch display)

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle .................... 200
Cargo and luggage .................. 208
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package) .....209
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)....................... 210
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch...............217
EV drive mode ............................ 222
Hybrid transmission .................. 224
Turn signal lever ..........................230
Parking brake................................ 231
Brake Hold....................................234
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 236
AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) ........................................ 240
Automatic High Beam ............. 245
Fog light switch............................ 249
Windshield w ipers and washer................................ 250 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 256
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+ .............. 260
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ........................................ 269
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........................................... 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ............ 290
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........... 298
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............303
Dynamic radar cruise control .......................................... 315
Cruise control ............................. 327
Driving mode select switch ...330
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 333 •The Blind Spot Monitor function .................................... 339
• The Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function.......................... 341
Driving assist systems............... 344
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .......351
Winter driving tips ..................... 354

2014-1. Before driving
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■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (→P. 3 4 5 )
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration, etc. Refer to “Hybrid vehicle driv-
ing tips”. ( →P. 3 5 1 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, becaus e visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, beca use the road surface will be especially slip-
pery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■Restraining hybrid system output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the hybrid sys-
tem output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the mult i-information display while the system is
operating. ( →P. 5 0 3 )
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. ( →P. 4 8 9 )
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in reverse.
●While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble escaping
from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRC ( →P. 346) to cancel Drive-
Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh
snow.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional perform the bedding down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. ( →P. 5 6 9 )

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Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)
◆We i g h t l i m i t s
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), MPAC
(Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible drawbar load before
towing. ( →P. 566)
◆To w i n g h i t c h / b r a c k e t
Lexus recommends the use of the Lexus hitch/bracket for your vehicle. Other
products of a suitable nature and comparable quality may also be used.
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, performance, brak-
ing, durability, and fuel consumption. Your safety and satisfaction depend on
the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits. For your
safety and the safety of others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions.
Lexus warranties do not a pply to damage or malfunct ion caused by towing a
trailer for commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped profession al for further details before towing, as there are addi-
tional legal requirements in some countries.

2234-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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■Switching to EV drive mode when the gasoline engine is cold
If the hybrid system is started while the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline engine will
start automatically in order to warm up. In this case, you will become unable to switch to
EV drive mode.
■Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode
When driving in EV drive mode, the gasoline engine may automatically restart in the fol-
lowing situations. When EV drive mode is ca nceled, a buzzer will sound and the EV drive
mode indicator will flash and go off.
●The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy monitor” display is low. ( →P. 1 2 6 )
●Vehicle speed is high.
●The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
When it is possible to info rm the driver of automatic cancelation in advance, a prior
notice screen will appear on the multi-information display.
■Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode
EV drive mode’s possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred meters to approxi-
mately 1 km (0.6 mile). However, depending on vehicle conditions, there are situations
when EV drive mode cannot be used.
(The distance that is possible depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and
driving conditions.)
■Fuel economy
The hybrid system is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy during normal
driving (using the gasoline engine and elec tric motor [traction motor]). Driving in EV
drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel economy. To prevent gasoline engine warm up in order to
reduce noises, start the hybrid system without
starting the gasoline engine, pressing the power
switch with fully depressing the brake pedal and
pressing the EV drive mode switch.
WA R N I N G
■Caution while driving
When driving in EV drive mode, pay special attention to the area around the vehicle.
Because there is no engine noise, pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people
and vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehicle starting off or approaching
them, so take extra care while driving.