Lexus GS450h 2014 Owner's Manual

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Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)................................ 862
Alphabetical index................................ 868
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the navigation
system.
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862What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Lexus dealer. (→P. 121)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Contact your Lexus dealer immediately.
(→ P. 122)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 6 9 4 )
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. ( →P. 1 9 4 )
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the elec-
tronic key on your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of
the radio wave. ( →P. 1 3 0 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting your
Lexus dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
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863What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when
the lock is set. Open the rear door from outside and then
unlock the child-protector lock. (→P. 1 4 0 )
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside
the trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take
the key out from the trunk. (→ P. 1 2 4 )
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with
the electronic key left inside
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864What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the
brake pedal? (→P. 193)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 1 9 6 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→ P. 1 2 6 )
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 197)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary
way. ( →P. 7 9 4 )
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 7 9 6 )
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the power switch in ON mode ( →P. 7 9 0 )
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(→ P. 1 9 6 )
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the
brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turn ed after the hybrid system is
stopped
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865What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat can-
not be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. (→P. 1 6 7 )
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left
in ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not oper-
ating) for a period of time. ( →P. 1 9 6 )
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→ P. 74 0 )
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (→ P. 211)
Depending on the situation, othe r types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( →P. 737, 747)
The windows do not open or close by operating the power win-
dow switches
The power switch is tu
rned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
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866What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→P. 8 3 )
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the
hybrid system.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
(→ P. 7 5 4 )
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P. 737, 747.
An alarm is activated
and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds wh en leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
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867What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (→P. 775)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. (→ P. 805)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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868Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................388Air conditioning filter ........................692
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 397
Front automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 388
Humidity sensor ................................ 400
Micro dust and pollen filter .......... 398
Rear air conditioning system....... 404
S-FLOW mode ................................. 398
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).......308
Function ................................................. 308
Warning light .......................................738
Warning message .............................. 751
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ........................................................219
Adaptive Variable Suspension
system (AVS) ......................................309
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) ....................................................219
Air conditioning filter .......................... 692
Air conditioning system .....................388 Air conditioning filter ........................692
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 397
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 388
Humidity sensor ................................ 400
Micro dust and pollen filter .......... 398
Rear air conditioning system....... 404
S-FLOW mode ................................. 398 Airbags ........................................................ 38
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................... 41
Airbag warning light ........................ 738
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 44
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 49
General airbag precautions ............. 41
Locations of airbags............................ 38
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 45
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 46
Side airbag precautions ...................... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 46
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ............................................ 41
SRS airbags ............................................. 38
Alarm ........................................................... 83 Alarm .......................................................... 83
Warning buzzer ...................... 737, 747
Anchor brackets.......................................64
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 125
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... 308 Function ................................................. 308
Warning light ....................................... 738
Warning message............................... 751
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869Alphabetical index
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Approach warningDynamic radar cruise control......246
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .................... 262
Armrest .................................................... 620
Ashtrays....................................................... 611
Assist grips .............................................. 625
Audio input................................................521
Audio system............................................. 411 Audio input............................................. 521
AUX port/USB port...........................521, 501, 511
Bluetooth
® audio.............................. 489
CD/DVD player ................................ 457
CD/DVD player information ...... 477
DVD video ........................................... 465
iPod .......................................................... 509
MP3/WMA disc .............................. 459
Optimal use ........................................... 519
Portable music player ....................... 521
Radio ........................................................434
Rear seat audio controls ................523
Steering wheel audio switch ........ 527
USB memory ...................................... 499
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 220
Automatic light control system......... 217
AUX port...................................................521
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 606
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system)..........................309 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................722
Wattage ...................................................817
Battery (12-volt battery) .....................673 If the 12-volt battery is
discharged......................................... 796
Preparing and checking before
winter.................................................... 342
Warning light ....................................... 738
Battery (traction battery) ...................... 76
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................324
Bluetooth®
Audio system .......................................489
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) .......................530
Brake Brake Hold ............................................. 214
Fluid ............................................................ 671
Parking brake ..........................................211
Regenerative braking ..........................74
Warning light ........................... 737, 740
Warning message..............................747
Brake assist ............................................. 308
Brake Hold................................................ 214
Break-in tips ............................................. 177
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................324 Blind Spot Monitor function......... 328
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.................................................. 331
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