reset Lexus GS450h 2009 Owner's Guide

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashing)
The gasoline engine can-
not operate or the shift
lever is in “N” for a long
time.
Stop the vehicle and shift
the shift lever to “P”.
(Flashing)
The transmission is out of
“P” when attempting to
start the hybrid system.Shift the shift lever to “P”
before pressing the power
switch.
(Flashing)
The driver’s door is
opened when the trans-
mission is out of “P” with
the hybrid system on.
Shift the shift lever to “P”.
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. (→ P. 4 4 2 )
■Approach warning message
In the following instances, there is the possibility that the approach warning will not
activate even when the vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle.
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at very low speed.
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set.
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed.
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Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP4
■If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the front of the vehicle. Perform the following steps
and fit tire chains to the rear tires.Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( →P. 4 5 3 )
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Alphabetical index
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Smart access system with push-button start
Antenna location..................................... 41
Entry function.......................................... 39
Starting the hybrid system .................................... 148
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................ 572
Storage location ................................. 537
Spark plug ................................................569
Specifications .........................................564
Speedometer........................................... 159
Steering wheel Adjustment.................................................81
Audio switches ................................... 320
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 66
Storage compartment ........................ 376
Storage feature...................................... 372
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 560
Sun visors ................................................. 379
Switch Fog light switch..................................... 172
Ignition switch....................................... 148
Light switches ........................................169
Mode select switch.............................153
Power door lock switch .................... 54
“POWER” switch ............................... 148
Power window switch ........................85
Tire pressure warning reset switch ....................................... 453
Tire pressure warning select switch ...................455
Window lock switch ...........................85
Wipers and washer switch ............. 173 Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 169
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 98
Immobilizer system ..............................96
Theft prevention labels........................ 100
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 572
Tire information
Glossary ................................................ 583
Size ...........................................................580
Tire identification number ............. 579
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .....581
Tires Chains......................................................233
Checking............................................... 452
Compact spare tire...........................537
If you have a flat tire .............536, 546
Inflation pressure ................................572
Information ............................................577
Replacing .............................................. 536
Rotating tires........................................ 452
Size ............................................................572
Snow tires.............................................. 235
Tire pressure warning system..... 452
Tools........................................................... 536
Total load capacity .................................231
Touch screen.......................................... 240
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 237
Emergency towing .............................501
Trailer towing .......................................236
Traction control.......................................214T
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