sport mode Lexus GS450h 2018 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2018 GS450H OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30G62U)

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For safety and security
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the emergency
shut off system blocks the high voltage current and stops the fuel pump to mini-
mize the risk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If the emergency shut off system
activates, your vehicle will not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your
Lexus dealer.
A message is automatically displayed wh en a malfunction occurs in the hybrid
system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
( →P. 410)
■If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed, or the 12-volt battery is dis-
connected
The hybrid system may not start. In this case, try to start the system again. If the “READY”
indicator does not come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warning light (→P. 406,
410) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to
start. (The standard amount of fuel is about 2.6 gal. [10.0 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.] [except F
SPORT models] or 2.6 gal. [9.9 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.] [F SPORT models], when the vehicle is
on a level surface. This valu e may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel
when the vehicle is inclined.)
■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on hybrid ve hicles incorporate electromagnetic shield-
ing, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as
conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances.
●Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced radio parts.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a li mited service life. The lifespan of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) can change in acco rdance with driving style and driving condi-
tions.
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message

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Warning lights and indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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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 performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There ma y 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:F SPORT models
*4: The light flashes or illuminate s to indicate a malfunction.
*5: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
(If equipped)
LKA warning light
( → P. 407)
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 195)*1
(If equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 200)*2
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 201)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 200) *3, 4
Slip indicator ( →P. 270)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 200)
*2VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 271)
(If equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 203)*2, 5
(If equipped)
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) warning light
(→ P. 226)
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 243, 255)
*6, 7
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 260)

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Instrument cluster
●Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
(If equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator (→P. 243)
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
indicator ( →P. 260)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 243, 255)
*3Brake hold standby
indicator ( →P. 198)
(If equipped)
LKA indicator (→ P. 238)*3Brake hold operated
indicator (→P. 198)
*2, 8“AIR BAG
ON/OFF”
indicator ( →P. 46)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 196)
*9Low outside temperature
indicator ( →P. 88)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 196)
“READY” indicator
( → P. 182)
EV indicator ( →P. 67)
EV drive mode indicator
(→ P. 187)
Eco drive mode indicator
(→ P. 258) “SPORT S” indicator
(
→ P. 258)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( → P. 258) “Customize” indicator
(
→ P. 258)
Snow mode indicator
( → P. 190)

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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 a
system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There ma y 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 ou tside 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 indicators 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. 258) “SPORT S” indicator
(
→ P. 258)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( → P. 258) “CUSTOMIZE” indicator
(
→ P. 258)
Snow mode indicator
( → P. 190)

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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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■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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■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.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (durin g 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 indi cates regeneration* status.
Regenerated energy will 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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Instrument cluster
■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tachometer when driving mode is in sport mode.
The settings of the tachometer display can be changed on the multi-information display.
( → P. 95)
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisel y controlled in order to help improve fuel
efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle
operation and driving conditions are the same.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
• When the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Pop-up display
In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip meter/maintenance required information screen.
The pop-up display function can be set on/off. ( →P. 495)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Clock settings
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display.
(Customizable features →P. 494)
If the screen shown to the right is displayed
when trying to change the time display method
through (
→P. 95) on the multi-informa-
tion display, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.

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Instrument cluster
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data.
●Menu icons
Displays the following informatio n when an icon is selected. (→P. 97)
Some of the information may be displayed automatically depending on the situa-
tion.
Drive information
Select to display various drive data. ( →P. 97)
Navigation system-linked display
Select to display the following na vigation system-linked information.
•Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the display using the
meter control switches.
Driving assist information
Select to display the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range/ LKA (Lane-Ke eping Assist) (if equipped) information, when the
system is used. ( →P. 234, 243, 255)
Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected. ( →P. 410)
Display contents
Except F SPORT modelsF SPORT models