parking brake LEXUS GS300H 2019 Owner's Guide

3354-6. Driving tips
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Driving
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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
●Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If
the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, make sure to block the
wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle to move
unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.
●If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm that the shift
lever cannot be moved out of P*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is attemp ted to be shifted from P to any other position
without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be shifted from P, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repair er, or any reliable repairer immediately.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle

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7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................452
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.................................453
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed................................ 454
If you think something
is wrong....................................... 459
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds..........................................460
If a warning message
is displayed ................................ 466
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with spare tire) ......498
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without spare
tire)................................................509
If the hybrid system
will not start................................ 523
If the parking brake
cannot be released................. 525
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............. 527
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .................................530
If your vehicle overheats .........535
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 542

4577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 229
■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.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( P. 499, 511)
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4627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(Flashes) (If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicatorIndicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting system Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
(Flashes)
Parking brake indicator Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Brake system warning light Indicates a malfunction in:• The electronically controlled brake system;
• The regenerative braking system; or • The parking brake system Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Low fuel level warning light Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 9.9 L (2.6 gal.,2.2 Imp.gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts  Fasten the seat belt. If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s
seat belt also needs to be fa stened to make the warning light (warning buzzer) off.
Master warning lightA buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to
indicate that the master warnin g system has detected a malfunc- tion. P. 466
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

4697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Lexus parking assist All assist-sensors flash.
A buzzer also sounds.  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that Lexus parking a ssist-sensor is dirty or cov- ered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.  Clean the sensor.
Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking
brake with a door open or the front passenger’s seat belt unfastenedA buzzer also sounds.
 Close all doors and fasten the front passenger’s seat belt before releasing the parking brake.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

4727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 5 km/h
(3 mph) or more with the parking brake still engaged. A buzzer also sounds. Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the parking brake is engaged with the shift position not in PA buzzer also sounds.
 Change the shift position to P.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system A buzzer also sounds. Depress the brake pedal to turn off the brake hold
system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexusretailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates that the brake hold system is turned on while on
a steep slope A buzzer also sounds. Do not use only the brake hold system on steep
slopes. Be sure to also depress the brake pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
A buzzer also sounds.  Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes- sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes) (Flashes)

4737-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Indicates an attempt was made to release the parking brake without depressing the brake pedalA buzzer also sounds.
 Release the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-Start Control was operated while depressing the accel-erator pedal
A buzzer also sounds.  Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Indicates an attempt was made to shift to 1st gear with the shift position in S while on a slippery surface The vehicle will not shift down from 2nd gear.
A buzzer also sounds.  Drive the vehicle in 2nd gear or higher.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system has determined that the driver does not have their hands onthe steering wheel while the steering control function is
on  Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

4747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that steering control function is temporarily canceled due to the LKA (L ane-Keeping Assist) system determining that the driver does not have their hands on
the steering wheel while the steering control function is onA buzzer also sounds.
 Firmly hold the steering wheel.
Indicates that the parking brake system is overheating A buzzer also sounds.
 Do not use the parking brake until the message dis- appears.
Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Indicates an engine malfunction A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

4807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the DRS (Dynamic Rear
Steering) 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 electronically controlledbrake system
A buzzer also sounds.  Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con- tinuing to drive in this condition is dangerous.
Indicates an attempt was made to engage the parkingbrake while driving
A buzzer also sounds.  Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes- sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
A buzzer also sounds.  Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes- sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system cannotbe used due to the vehicle speed being too high Slow down.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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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 the 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.
Warning messageDetails/Actions