warning lights Lexus ES350 2009 User Guide

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow the correction procedure.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(USA)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Pre-collision system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer
*1)
Indicates that a door or trunk
is not fully closed.Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Rear light failure warning
light
Indicates one or more stop
lights are burned out.
Have the defective bulbs
replaced by your Lexus dealer.
Low fuel level warning lightIndicates remaining fuel level
is low.
(Approximately 2.8 gal.
[10.5 L, 2.3 Imp.gal.] or less)
Refuel the vehicle.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
• The airbag sensor assembly
• The front airbag sensors
• The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
• The curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
• The driver’s seat position sensor
• The driver’s seat belt buckle switch
• Occupant detection system (ECU and sensors)
• AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights
• Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
• The seat belt pretensioner assemblies
• The inflators
• The interconnecting wiring and power sources
■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on its
weight, the reminder light may flash and buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).

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Alphabetical index
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Cooling systemEngine overheating ............................416
Cornering assist sensors .................... 155
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 143
Dynamic radar crui se control .......146
Cup holders ............................................260
Curtain shield airbags............................ 77
Customizable features ....................... 447
Daytime running light system ........... 136
Defogger Rear window......................................... 195
Side mirror ............................................. 195
Dimension ................................................ 422
Dinghy towing ......................................... 185
Display Dynamic radar crui se control .......146
Trip information .................................... 132
Warning message.............................386
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............304
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights......................... 253
Wattage.................................................... 431
Doors Door glasses ........................................... 60
Door lock................................. 22, 34, 37
Side mirrors ............................................. 58
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 377
Driving Break-in tips .......................................... 109
Correct posture .................................... 75
Procedures ............................................ 108
Winter driving tips............................... 172
Driving position memory ...................... 44 Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly................................ 411
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly................................ 411
If the engine will not start ............... 407
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 409
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................................... 413
If the warning buzzer sounds.......375
If the warning light turns on...........375
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 386
If you have a flat tire .........................397
If you lose your keys .......................... 410
If you think something is
wrong .................................................... 371
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 419
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 365
If your vehicle overheats.................. 416
Emergency flashers
Switch...................................................... 364
Engine
Compartment ......................................... 311
Engine switch .......................................... 116
Hood .......................................................308
How to start the engine ..................... 116
Identification number .......................423
If the engine will not start ............... 407
Ignition switch .........................................116
Overheating .......................................... 416
Engine compartment cover ...............312
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TiresChains ....................................................... 174
Checking ............................................... 326
If you have a flat tire.......................... 397
Inflation pressure................................ 334
Inflation pressure sensor................ 327
Information............................................ 435
Replacing............................................... 397
Rotating tires ........................................ 326
Size ........................................................... 429
Snow tires ................................................ 176
Spare tire................................................ 397
Tools ........................................................... 397
Total load capacity .................................. 171
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 185
Emergency towing ...........................365
Trailer towing.........................................178
TRAC............................................................ 161
Traction control ........................................ 161
Trip meter ................................................. 125
Trunk Extending a space............................. 276
Opener ........................................................ 41
Trunk light Trunk light..................................................42
Wattage.................................................... 431
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 354
Switch ........................................................ 122
Wattage.................................................... 431 Vanity lights
Vanity lights...........................................264
Wattage ................................................... 431
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 264
Vehicle identification number ......... 423
Vehicle stability control ........................ 161
Ventilators ................................................. 271
VSC .............................................................. 161
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................................375
Downshifting............................................ 121
Open door ........................................... 377
Seat belt reminder ............................. 377
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ...................376
Brake assist system ...........................376
Brake system........................................375
Charging system ................................376
Low fuel level........................................ 377
Low tire pressure warning light......................................................... 377
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........376
Master warning light......................... 377
Open door ............................................ 377
Pre-collision system..........................376
Pretensioners .......................................376
Rear light failure warning light ..... 377
Seat belt reminder light ................... 377
SRS airbags...........................................376V
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What to do if...
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■Warning lights
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 3 7 5If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
or or
P. 3 7 5P. 3 76
P. 3 7 7
or
P. 3 76
or
P. 3 7 7P. 3 7 7
P. 3 76P. 3 7 7
P. 3 7 7P. 3 76
P. 3 7 7P. 3 7 7
P. 3 76
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
“ABS” warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning light
SRS warning lightMaster warning light
Open door warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Rear light failure warning
lightTire pressure warning light
Charging system warning
light