Lexus GS300h 2017 Owner's Manual

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s variou
s sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator (  P. 231) Rear fog light indicator(
 P. 250)
Tail light indicator (  P. 237) Cruise control indicator (
 P. 304, 308)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 238)
(If equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator ( P. 296)
(If equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 246)/
Adaptive High-beam
System indicator (  P. 242) Cruise control “SET”
indicator (
P. 296, 308)
Front fog light indicator(  P. 250)
(If equipped)
LKA indicator ( P. 286)
* 1
(If equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sensor
indicator *
2
Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 235)
* 3
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator(
 P. 239) *
3, 4“PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator (
 P. 54)
* 2, 5
Slip indicator ( P. 326) *
6
Low outside temperature
indicator (
P. 104)
* 2
VSC OFF indicator ( P. 327)
“READY” indicator ( P. 217)
* 3, 7
(If equipped)
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) warning light (
 P. 273) EV indicator ( P. 78)

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Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models *
8, 9
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators (
P. 314) Parking brake indicator (
 P. 232)
* 2
Brake hold standby
indicator ( P. 235)
(If equipped)
“BSM” (Blind Spot
Monitor) indicator ( P. 314)
EV drive mode indicator ( P. 222)
Eco drive mode indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“SPORT” indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“Customize” indicator ( P. 311) Snow mode indicator (
 P. 225)
Eco drive mode indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“SPORT” indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“CUSTOMIZE” indicator ( P. 311) Snow mode indicator (
 P. 225)

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: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
* 2
: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mo de to indicate that a
system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the “READY” indicator turns
on. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by any author ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
* 3
: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mo de to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunct ion in a system if the lights do not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
* 4
: This light illuminates on the Center panel.
* 5
: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
* 6
: When the outside temperature is approximately 3 C (37 F) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
* 7
: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
* 8
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:

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Gauges and meters
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) 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 outp ut or regeneration level (P. 108)
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 anal og clock on the instrument panel. (P. 378)
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. 466)
Odometer, trip meter, maintenance required information and speed warning
display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
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 inde-
pendently.
Maintenance required information:

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■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine reaches a set
speed while the tachometer is dis-
played, a ring-shaped indicator is
displayed on the tachometer.
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds 5000 r/min while the
tachometer is displayed, an afterim-
age of the tachometer needle is dis-
played at the highest engine speed
for approximately 1 seconds.

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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) 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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■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when th e tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the in strument panel brightness.
■Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatically adjusted based on the light
sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the instrument panel
brightness has been manually set to either the brightest or darkest setting, the automatic
adjustment will not be performed.
■Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the
driving mode is other than the sport mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration * status.
Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the battery.
* : When used in this manual, “regeneration”
refers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical
energy.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
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■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tach ometer 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 conditions 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.

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WARNING
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information
display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could cau se the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and po ssibly an accident resulting in death or
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the hybrid system and its components
●While the tachometer is displayed, do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer
enter the red zone, which indicates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 535)