Lexus GS450h 2016 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2016 GS450H (OM30E99U) Manual Online

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 400)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 4 0 1 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 400)*2, 3
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
( P. 4 0 1 )
*2, 4Charging system warning
light ( P. 400)*1, 3Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 4 0 1 )
*2
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 400)*3
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 4 0 2 )
*2
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 400)*3
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 4 0 2 )
*2SRS warning light
( P. 400)*1Brake system warning light
( P. 4 0 2 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 400)Low fuel level warning light
( P. 4 0 2 )
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 400)Seat belt reminder light
( P. 4 0 2 )
*2Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 4 0 1 )*2Master warning light
( P. 4 0 2 )
*2, 3
(If equipped)
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) warning light
( P. 4 0 1 )*2Tire pressure warning light
( P. 4 0 2 )

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that asystem check is being performed. They will turn off after the “READY” indicator turns
on. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4:F SPORT models
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 1 9 2 )*1
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 1 9 7 )*2
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
( P. 1 9 8 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 1 9 7 ) *3, 4
Slip indicator ( P. 2 6 8 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 1 9 7 )
*2VSC OFF indicator
( P. 2 6 9 )
(If equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 2 0 0 )*2, 5
(If equipped)
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) warning light
( P. 223)
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 2 4 1 , 2 5 3 )
*6, 7
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( P. 2 5 8 )
(If equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator ( P. 2 4 1 )
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator ( P. 2 5 8 )

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●Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT modelsCruise control “SET”
indicator (
P. 2 4 1 , 2 5 3 )
*3Brake hold standby
indicator ( P. 1 9 5 )
(If equipped)
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
indicator ( P. 2 3 6 )*3Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 1 9 5 )
*8Security indicator
( P. 74, 77)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 1 9 3 )
*9Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 8 6 )
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 1 9 3 )
“READY” indicator
(  P. 1 8 0 )
*2, 8“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 4 6 )
EV indicator ( P. 6 7 )
EV drive mode indicator
( P. 1 8 5 )
Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 2 5 6 ) “SPORT S” indicator
(
 P. 2 5 6 )
“SPORT S+” indicator
(  P. 2 5 6 ) “Customize” indicator
(
 P. 2 5 6 )
Snow mode indicator
(  P. 1 8 8 )

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F SPORT models
*1: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that asystem check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*3: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the “READY” indicator turns
on. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*4: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is in ON mode , the BSM function is enabled on of
the multi-information display
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information display, the
power switch is turned to ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indica tors do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 F (3 C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
Eco drive mode indicator
(
 P. 2 5 6 ) “SPORT S” indicator
(
 P. 2 5 6 )
“SPORT S+” indicator
(  P. 2 5 6 ) “CUSTOMIZE” indicator
(
 P. 2 5 6 )
Snow mode indicator
(  P. 1 8 8 )

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WA R N I N G
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when
you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help pro-
tect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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Gauges and meters
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.

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Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer/Hybrid System Indicator
Tachometer:
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Hybrid System Indicator:
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (P. 9 0 )
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40 F (-40 C) to 122 F
(50 C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 37 F (3 C) or lower.
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P. 313)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( P. 9 3 )
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( P. 4 0 6 )
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip
meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances indepen-
dently.
Maintenance required information: • Displays the maintenance required inform ation when the power switch is in ON
mode.
• It can be reset from of the multi-information display. ( P. 9 3 )
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 1 8 7 )
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■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine reaches a set
speed while the tachometer is dis-
played, a ring-shaped indicator is
displayed on the tachometer.
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds 5000 rpm while the
tachometer is displayed, an afterim-
age of the tachometer needle is dis-
played at the highest engine speed
for approximately 1 seconds.

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Switches between odometer, trip meter
and maintenance required information
displays. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brig htness levels when the tail ligh ts are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the instru ment panel brightness. At this time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel bright ness levels will be applied to both settings at once.
■Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrume nt panel lights is automatically adjusted based on the light
sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the instrument panel
brightness has been manually set to either th e brightest or darkest setting, the automatic
adjustment will not be performed.
Changing the display
Instrument panel light control
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■Hybrid System IndicatorCharge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Po w e r a r e a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the
driving mode is other than the sport mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* status.
Regenerated energy w ill be used to charge
the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration”
refers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical
energy.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
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