Lexus GS450h 2014 Owner's Manual

7607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that intuitive
parking assist sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the radar
sensor is dirty or covered
with ice
Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance
•Turn off the snowmode.
• If the windshield wip- ers are on, turn them
off or set them to a
mode other than
AUTO or high speed
wiper operation.
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance mode)At the same time,
will appear on
the head-up display
(the image flashes).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
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When trouble arises
Indicates that there is a
high possibility of a frontal
collision, or that the pre-
collision braking function
is operatingAt the same time,
will appear
on the head-up dis-
play.
Slow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
Indicates that the LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) is
suspended
•The camera sensor temperature is higher
than the operation tem-
perature range.
•The power steering system operation is
restricted.
Restart the LKA after
driving for a while.
Alerts the driver that the
vehicle is out of the lanes
(while the LKA [Lane-
Keeping Assist] system is
operating)The warning buzzer
sounds continuously.
The lane markings and/
or the steering wheel
marking flash.
At the same time,
will appear
on the head-up dis-
play (part of the image
flashes).
Check around the vehi-
cle and back to inside of
the lane markings.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes
rapidly)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
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7627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist)
system detects no-
handed driving (while the
lane keeping assist func-
tion is operating)The warning buzzer
sounds twice.
Grip the steering wheel
firmly.
Indicates that the Blind
Spot Monitor sensors or
the surrounding area on
the bumper is dirty or
covered with ice
Clean the sensor and its
surrounding area on the
bumper.
Indicates that the hybrid
system has overheatedThis message may be
displayed when driving
under severe operating
conditions. (For exam-
ple, when driving up a
long steep hill.)
Stop and check.
(→ P. 800)
Indicates that the hybrid
system output is limited
because the engine oil is
overheatedDrive the vehicle at a safe
speed until the warning
message disappears.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the vehicle
is unable to drive over 65
mph (110 km/h) until the
transmission warms up
Wait until the transmis-
sion warms up.
Indicates that remaining
fuel is approximately 2.6
gal. (10.0 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.)
or less
Refuel the vehicle.
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
Turn the lights off.
Indicates that the driver’s
door was opened with the
shift position in any posi-
tion other than P
Shift the shift position to P.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
(If equipped)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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7647-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message may not be displayed even if 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 a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
■The LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) lane departure warning function
In the following cases, the warning message will not be displayed even if a lane line is
crossed.
●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system
functions
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized
●When the steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to
change lanes
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7657-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
A warning message is shown on the multi-information display. After taking
the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the
warning message goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the brake
hold system is not hold
the vehicle when the
vehicle is on a slippery
road
Use the brake hold sys-
tem when it becomes
available.
Indicates that the washer
fluid level is lowAdd washer fluid.
Indicates that all mainte-
nance according to the
driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*
should be performed
soon.If necessary, perform
maintenance.
Comes on approxi-
mately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the
maintenance data has
been reset.
(U.S.A. only)
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7667-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that all mainte-
nance is required to cor-
respond to the driven
distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*.Perform the necessary
maintenance. Please
reset the maintenance
data after the mainte-
nance is performed
(→ P. 650)
Comes on approxi-
mately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the
maintenance data has
been reset.
(The indicator will not
work properly unless the
maintenance data has
been reset.)
Indicates that the tire
inflation pressure is lowCheck the tire inflation
pressure, and adjust to
the appropriate level.
Indicates a malfunction in
the tire pressure warning
system
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 vehi-
cle inspected at your
Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A. only)
(If equipped)
(If equipped)
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7677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-ment” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the tire
position information can-
not be recognized
Drive for a short while
and check if the display
updates. If the radio wave condi-
tions improve, the dis-
play may return to
normal. If the tire pres-
sure is still not dis-
played 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 sev-
eral times, have the
vehicle inspected at
your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the pre-col-
lision system is not cur-
rently functional because
the grille cover or the
sensor is dirtyThis message also
appears when the pre-
collision system is not
functional due to over-
heating.
• Check the grille coverand the sensor and
clean them if they are
dirty.
• In case of overheating, the system will become
functional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(If equipped)
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
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7687-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_OM_OM30D52U_(U)After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt is
made to start the
hybrid system.Start the
hybrid sys-
tem with the
electronic
key present.
Once3
times
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle and
a door other than
the driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
power switch was in
a mode other than
off.
Bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
The driver’s door
was opened and
closed while the
electronic key was
not in the vehicle,
the shift lever was in
P and the power
switch was not
turned off.Tu r n t h e
power
switch off or
bring the
electronic
key back
into the
vehicle.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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When trouble arises
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors with-
out first turning the
power switch off
when the shift lever
was in P.
Tu r n t h e
power
switch off
and lock the
doors again.
9
times
An attempt was
made to drive when
the regular key was
not inside the vehi-
cle.Confirm
that the
electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Con-
tinuous
The driver’s door
was opened when
the shift lever was
not in P and the
power switch was
not turned off.
Shift the
shift lever to
P.
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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