Lexus GS300h 2017 Owner's Manual

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When trouble arises
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Indicates that the power switch is turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened
while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the
power switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the windows are not fully closed (with the
power switch off, and the driver’s door open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the windows and the moon roof are not
fully closed (with the power switch off, and the driver’s
door open) A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows and the moon roof.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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4827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the brake hold system cannot be turned off
A buzzer also sounds.
 Depress the brake pedal.
Indicates that the brake hold system is not available
The reason the brake hold system is not available may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the driver’s door.
 Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
Indicates that the brake hold system is unable to con-
tinue brake hold function
The reason the brake hold system is not continue may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Depress the brake pedal.
 Close the driver’s door.
 Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
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When trouble arises
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Indicates that the vehicle is unable to drive over 110 km/h
(65 mph) until the transmission warms up
A buzzer also sounds.
 Wait until the transmission warms up.
Indicates that the parking brake is set automatically while
the brake hold system is holding the brakes
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the parking brake.
Indicates a malfunction in th e Drive-Start Control system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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4847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that engine oil level is low
This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to
see if the message disappears.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
This message may be displayed when driving under
severe operating conditions. (For example, when driv-
ing up a long steep hill.)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop and check. ( P. 535)
Indicates a malfunction in:

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When trouble arises
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Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are
being depressed simultaneously, and the brake override system is operating.  Release the accelerator or brake pedal. ( P. 201)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the tire in flation pressure is low
 Check the tire inflation pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.
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4867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in th e tire pressure warning sys-
tem  Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the power
switch off then on again. If the tire pressure warning
indicator flashes for 1 minute then illuminates, there
is a malfunction in the system. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the tire position information cannot be rec- ognized Drive for a short while and check if the display
updates.
If the radio wave conditio ns improve, the display
may return to normal. If the tire pressure is still not
displayed after driving for several minutes, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, turn the power switch off
then on again, and start driving. If the tire pressure is
still not displayed even after repeating this process
several times, have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low  Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 9.9 L
(2.6 gal., 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.
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Indicates that the outside temperature is approximately 3 C (37 F) or lower
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed
 Check the engine oil and change if necessary. After
changing the engine oil, the oil change system
should be reset. ( P. 406)
(The indicator will not work properly unless the oil
maintenance data has been reset.)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel in jectors require maintenance
soon  Have any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer replenish the
injector cleaner to the fuel tank and reset the mes-
sage as necessary.
Indicates that the engine oil and oil filter should be
changedHave the engine oil and oil filter checked and/or
changed by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. After
changing the engine oil, the oil change system
should be reset. ( P. 406)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel injectors require maintenance  Have any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer replenish the
injector cleaner and reset the message.
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4887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch was
pressed while the low beams were onTurn the high beam headlights on before pressing
the Automatic High Beam switch.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Adaptive High-beam System switch
was pressed while th e low beams were on
 Turn the high beam headlights on before pressing
the Adaptive High-beam System switch.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system was turned off, the pre-crash braking and pre-
crash brake assist are stopped (The pre-crash warning
function will be operational) Turn the VSC on. ( P. 327)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) is tem-
porarily unavailable
A buzzer also sounds.
 When conditions improve, the system resumes
operation. If this item is displayed continuously, have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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When trouble arises
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Air conditioning, heater and other operations are tem-
porarily limited due to high power consumption 
Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment to
reduce power consumption.
Please wait until the power supply returns to nor-
mal.
If this item is frequently displayed, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer imme-
diately.
(If equipped)
Indicates that part of the PC S (Pre-Crash Safety system)
sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
Other displayed messages
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Maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cooling component is required
The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be
blocked or there may be a gap in the duct.
 Have maintenance performed on the hybrid battery
(traction battery) cooling component at any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.

4907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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: For the EV drive mode operating conditions ( P. 222).
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Indicates that the EV driv e mode is not available*
The reason the EV drive mode is not available (the
vehicle is idling, battery charge is low, speed is higher
than the EV drive mode operating speed range, accel-
erator pedal is depressed too much) may be dis-
played.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Use the EV drive mode when it becomes available.