key lexus LS400 1994 Electrical Components / 1994 LS400: GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
29 (g) Add engine oil.
(h) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(i) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(j) Close all doors.
(k) Replace bulb.
(l) Add engine coolant.
(m) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(n) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.(o) Add washer fluid.
(p) Low fuel level Fill up tank.
warning light
(q) Key reminder buzzer Remove key.
(r) Moon roof Close moon roof.
reminder buzzer
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following two functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully released.
The light should go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slow
down and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
Remember that stopping distance and pedal effort may be
increased. There may be a problem somewhere in the brake
system. Check the fluid level of the see-through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning
light to come on, check to see that the parking brake is fully
released.

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
30If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and stopping.

If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive
cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs.

If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for
repairs. (For towing information, see page 159.)
CAUTION:
It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the
brake fluid level is low.
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by your Lexus dealer.
(b) Brake Pad Wear Limit Warning Light
This light warns that the brake pads are worn to the extent that
replacement is required. If it comes on while you are driving,
have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
(c) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer
Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or “START”, the
reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light stays on
and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(d) SRS Warning Light
This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to
the “ACC” or “ON” position. It goes off after about 6
seconds. This means the SRS is operating properly.
The SRS warning light system monitors the front airbag
sensors, center airbag sensor assembly, inflators, seat belt
pretensioners, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power
sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning
light system. Contact Your Lexus dealer as soon as possible
to service the vehicle.

The light does not come on as described above, or remains
on.

The light comes on while driving.
(e) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being discharged.

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(j) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed.
(k) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at
the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one or more of the
tail lights are burned out.
If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or more
stop lights are burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.
(l) Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Light
This light warns that the engine coolant level is low.
Add coolant into the reservoir as soon as possible. (For
instructions, see “Checking the engine coolant level” on page
200.)
NOTICE:
Continued driving with low coolant will cause the engine
to overheat.
(m) Traction Control System Indicator /
Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, and
will go off after about three seconds. When the traction control
system operates during driving, the light blinks. If the light
remains on, this indicates a problem which should be checked
by your Lexus dealer.
(n) Traction Control System Off Indicator /
Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, and
will go off after three seconds. This means that the system is
operating properly.
If the light remains on when the switch is turned on, this
indicates a malfunction in the anti-lock brake system or engine
system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
(o) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible.
(p) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible.
(q) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the
driver’s door with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK”
position.
(r) Moon Roof Reminder Buzzer
If you turn the ignition key to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position with
the moon roof still tilted up, this buzzer sounds as a reminder
when a front door is opened or about sixty seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

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How to check all the service reminder
indicators
(except the low fuel level warning light):
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you close the door completely.
3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off after 6 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
The following service reminder indicators go off after 3 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition key to “START”.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function, either the bulb is burned out or circuit is in need of
repair. Have it checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
This display shows the outside temperature when the
ignition switch is on.
The displayed temperature ranges from −30C (−22F) up to
50C (122F). If the temperature does not appear on the
display or it shows “− − −”, take your vehicle to your Lexus
dealer.