Lexus ES350 2008 List of Warning/Indicator Lights

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List of Warning/Indicator Lights
The units used on the speedometer, the tachometer gauge display, indicators and warning
lights may differ depending on the model / type.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangero
(USA)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
(USA)
(Canada)Malfunction
indicator lamp
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
SRS warning lightPre−collision system
warning light*1
(USA)
(Canada)
ABS warning light
For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain andNight Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
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Follow the correction procedure.
Open door warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light*2
Low fuel level warning light
(On the cen−ter cluster)
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
*3
aDriver ’s seat belt
reminder lightLow tire pressure warning
light
Rear light failure warning lightMaster warning light
See the Owner’s Manual
Turn signal indicatorCruise control indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
AFS OFF indicator*1
Headlight indicator (USA)Slip indicator
Tail light indicator (Canada)
SRS airbag on−off indicator*2
Front fog light indicator
SRS airbag on−off indicator*3
Shift position and shift range indicators
*1 : If equipped*2 : With navigation system*3 : Without navigation system
For further information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

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Spare Tire and Tool Compartment
 Jack, tools, and spare tire
Ground spare tire
Jack handle
Spare tire
Wrench
Jack
Compact spare tire
Jack handle
Spare tire
Wrench
Jack
 Taking out the spare tire
Lift up the luggage mat, and remove the spar
wheel cover.
Loosen the center fastener and remove the
spare tire.
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2
3
4
1
2
3
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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain andNight Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
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If the electronic key does not operate
properly
 Unlocking and locking the doors
To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the mechanica
key to remove the lock cover on the driver’s door
handle. The mechanical key is stored inside the
electronic key.
Locks
Unlocks
 Starting the engine
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of the electroni
c
key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds of the buzzer, keeping the
brake pedal depressed.
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2
If the electronic key battery becomes depleted, replace it with a new battery. For instruc−
tions on replacing the battery, refer to the Ow ner’s Manual. If you need further ass
contact your Lexus dealer.

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If the engine doesn’t start
Make sure that the correct operating procedures have been followed.
Make sure that the brake pedal is firmly
depressed when attempting to start the engine.
(
P.17)
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is relea
s
To release the steering wheel lock, gently turn t
wheel left or right while pressing the “ENGINE
START STOP ” switch.
Brake pedal
Steering wheel lock
If the engine still does not start, see the Owner’s Manual fo r more information or conta
your Lexus dealer.

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Entering and Exiting
Before Driving
When Driving
Rain andNight Driving
Driving Comfort
Opening and Closing
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Electronic Key Alarm
The electronic key alarm uses an alarm and warning messages to indicate that the electronic
key has been used improperly. Take appropriate measure in response to any warni
sages that are displayed. In some cases, an
alarm may sound without an accompanying
warning message. If so, follow the correction procedure in the table below.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 2 seconds
Tried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartmentRetrieve the electronic key
from the passenger com−
partment and lock the
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
the trunk and all doors are
lockedRetrieve the electronic key
from the trunk and close
the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 60 seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “ENGINE
START STOP ” switch OFF
Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF and
lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is openClose all of the doors and
lock the doors again.
Exterior alarm sounds
once for 3 seconds and
interior alarm sounds con−
tinuously
When the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in ACCES−
SORY or IGNITION ON
mode, an attempt was made
to open the door and exit
the vehicle, and the shift
lever was not in P
Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior alarm pings
continuously
Turned the “ENGINE
START STOP ” switch to
ACCESSORY mode
while the driver’s door is
open (Opened the driver’s
door when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
ACCESSORY mode.)
Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF and
close the driver’s door.
Turned the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF while the
driver’s door is open
Close the driver’s door.