Lexus GS450h 2015 Owner's Manual

630What 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. 560)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 562)
●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. 5 5 6 )
●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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631What 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. 506)
●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. 503, 513)
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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632What 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. 513)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P. 503, 513.
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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633What 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. 541)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt, or snow. (→ P. 571)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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634Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 335Air conditioning filter ....................... 458
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 347
Front automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 335
Humidity sensor .................................. 351
Micro dust and pollen filter ...........349
Rear air conditioning system....... 355
S-FLOW mode ..................................349
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 283
Function ................................................. 283
Warning light ...................................... 504
Warning message .............................. 517
Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS) ........................................................219
Adaptive Variable Suspension
system (AVS) ...................................... 284
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) ....................................................219
Air conditioning filter ..........................458
Air conditioning system ..................... 335 Air conditioning filter ....................... 458
Changing the rear seat settings ................................................. 347
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 335
Humidity sensor .................................. 351
Micro dust and pollen filter ...........349
Rear air conditioning system....... 355
S-FLOW mode ..................................349 Airbags ........................................................ 38
Airbag operating conditions .......... 46
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................... 41
Airbag warning light ........................504
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 ...................... 503, 513
Anchor brackets........................................ 61
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) ..................... 125
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...... 283 Function .................................................. 283
Warning light .......................................504
Warning message............................... 517
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635Alphabetical index
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Approach warningDynamic radar cruise control......245
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..................... 261
Armrest .................................................... 386
Ashtrays.....................................................377
Assist grips ................................................391
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................................... 220
Automatic light control system......... 217
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ...................................... 372
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension system).......................... 284
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 488
Wattage ................................................. 583
Battery (12-volt battery) .................... 439
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................562
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................................... 318
Warning light ...................................... 504
Battery (traction battery) ......................76
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)................300
Bluetooth
®*
Brake Brake Hold ............................................. 214
Fluid .......................................................... 437
Parking brake ..........................................211
Regenerative braking ..........................74
Warning light ..........................503, 506
Warning message...............................513
Brake assist ............................................. 283
Brake Hold................................................ 214
Break-in tips ............................................. 177
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........ 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 300 Blind Spot Monitor function.........304
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function................................................ 307
Care................................................. 408, 412 Aluminum wheels ..............................409
Exterior .................................................. 408
Interior ....................................................... 412
Seat belts.................................................. 413
Cargo capacity .......................................190
Cargo hooks ...........................................373
Caution label.............................................. 76
CD player
*
Chains....................................................... 320
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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636Alphabetical index
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Child restraint system............................ 57Booster seats, definition .................... 57
Booster seats, installation.................. 67
Convertible seats, definition ............ 57
Convertible seats, installation .........64
Front passenger occupant
classification system .........................49
Infant seats, definition .......................... 57
Infant seats, installation .......................64
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................68
Child safety ................................................ 56 12-volt battery
precautions.............................441, 565
Airbag precautions ................................41
Child restraint system ......................... 57
How your child should wear
the seat belt ................................. 33, 35
Installing child restraints.......................61
Moon roof precautions.....................174
Power window lock switch .............167
Power window precautions .......... 170
Rear door child-protectors ........... 140
Removed electronic key battery precautions................ 461
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 33
Seat belt extender precautions ...... 37
Seat belt precautions ..........................60
Seat heater precautions................. 384
Trunk precautions............................... 146 Child-protectors ....................................140
Cleaning ........................................ 408, 412
Aluminum wheels ..............................409
Exterior .................................................. 408
Interior ....................................................... 412
Seat belts.................................................. 413
Clock..........................................................376
Coat hooks ............................................. 390
Condenser.............................................. 436
Console box........................................... 369
Console box light ................................. 369
Consumption screen ..............................114
Coolant .....................................................434 Capacity ................................................. 579
Checking ............................................... 434
Preparing and checking before
winter..................................................... 318
Cooling system ......................................434
Engine overheating ..........................566
Hybrid system overheating ..........566
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 235
Dynamic radar crui se control ..... 239
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ................... 254
Cup holders............................................ 370
Curtain shield airbags ............................39
Customizable features ...................... 599
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637Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system .......... 220
DefoggerFront windshield .................................345
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 360
Rear window ....................................... 360
Differential................................................ 581
Dimensions ............................................. 574
Dinghy towing..........................................192
Display 12.3-inch display.................................. 331
Dynamic radar crui se control......239
Lexus night view .................................... 311
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 274
Multi-information display ..................96
Trip information ..................................... 97
Warning message .............................. 513
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 423
Door courtesy lights Location ..................................................363
Wattage ................................................. 583
Door lock
Doors ........................................................ 139
Smart access system with push-button start ..............................123
Wireless remote control ................. 136
Doors...........................................................139 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system...................... 141
Door glasses ..........................................167
Door lock ................................................ 139
Open door warning buzzer...........127
Open door warning light.............. 506
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 164
Rear door child-protector.............. 140 Driver’s seat position memory.......... 152
Driving position memory.................153
Memory recall function ................... 155
Power easy access system ............. 152
Driving ........................................................ 176 Break-in tips ........................................... 177
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving mode select switch ..........280
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..............316
Procedures ............................................. 176
Winter drive tips ................................. 318
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ....... 284
Function .................................................. 284
Warning message...............................519
DVD player
*
Dynamic radar cruise control ......... 239 Function .................................................. 239
Warning message.................. 515, 525
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
Function .................................................. 254
Warning message.................. 515, 526
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ....... 284 Function .................................................. 284
Warning message...............................519
Eco drive mode..................................... 280
EDR (Event data recorder).....................11
Electric motor (traction motor).......... 72
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 284 Function .................................................. 284
Warning light .......................................504
Warning message.............................. 518
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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638Alphabetical index
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Electronic key ......................................... 120Battery-saving function .................... 129
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 559
Replacing the battery ...................... 460
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds.......... 503
If a warning light turns on.............. 503
If a warning message is displayed ......................................... 513
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .........................................562
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....... 559
If the hybrid system will not start....................................... 554
If the parking brake cannot be released........................557
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 556
If you have a flat tire ........................... 541
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 502
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 571
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 495
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 496
If your vehicle overheats ............... 566
Emergency flashers ............................. 494
Energy monitor ........................................ 112 Engine
Accessory mode .................................194
Compartment ..................................... 429
Engine switch ........................................193
Hood........................................................ 426
How to start the hybrid system ....193
Identification number ....................... 575
Ignition switch
(power switch) ..................................193
Overheating.........................................566
Power switch .........................................193
Engine compartment cover............. 430
Engine coolant .......................................434 Capacity ................................................. 579
Checking ............................................... 434
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................................... 318
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .......................................................... 91
Engine oil ................................................... 431
Capacity ................................................. 577
Checking ................................................. 431
Oil level warning message ........... 525
Oil pressure warning message.............................514
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................................... 318
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 416
Engine switch........................................... 193
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 284
Function .................................................. 284
Warning light .......................................504
Warning message.............................. 518
EV drive mode ...................................... 200
Event data recorder (EDR).....................11
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639Alphabetical index
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First-aid kit storage net ...................... 373
Flat tire ........................................................541
Floor mats ................................................... 28
FluidBrake ......................................................... 581
Hybrid transmission......................... 580
Washer .................................................. 438
Fog lights .................................................. 222 Replacing light bulbs .............481, 489
Switch....................................................... 222
Wattage ................................................. 583
Footwell light .......................................... 363
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................ 49
Front personal lights............................ 364
Front seats ................................................ 150 Adjustment ............................................. 150
Cleaning ...................................................412
Correct driving posture ....................30
Driving position memory ................ 152
Head restraints..................................... 158
Power easy access system ............ 152
Seat heaters ......................................... 382
Seat position memory....................... 152
Seat ventilators ................................... 382
Front side marker lights ....................... 217 Light switch ............................................. 217
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 489
Welcome light illumination
control ....................................................123
Front turn signal lights ........................ 209
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 483
Turn signal lever ................................ 209
Wattage ................................................. 583 Fuel............................................................. 230
Capacity ................................................. 576
Fuel gauge ................................................. 91
Information............................................584
Refueling ................................................ 230
Type..............................................230, 576
Warning light ...................................... 506
Warning messages .......................... 528
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumption .............. 98
Average fuel consumption after refueling .......................................97
Current fuel consumption.................97
Fuel filler door........................................ 230
Refueling ................................................ 230
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened ......................... 233
Fuses...........................................................462
Garage door opener.......................... 393
Gauges.......................................................... 91
Glove box ............................................... 368
Glove box light...................................... 368
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