warning light Lexus ES350 2012 Owner's Guide

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■Warning light display in radar cruise mode
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance closes.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be warned. Also, if you
replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the
light remains on.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles with com-
pact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the following steps
and fit tire chains to the front tires.Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( →P. 3 9 2 )
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the vehicle
suddenly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C* ..........................................................206
ABS.............................................................. 182
Adaptive front lighting system ...........151
AFS ................................................................151
Air conditioning filter ......................... 405
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .......................405
Automatic air conditioning system*................................................ 206
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 90
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 94
Airbag warning light ........................440
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions................................................ 91
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 94
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 99
General airbag precautions ........... 94
Locations of airbags............................88
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 98
Proper driving posture ............. 86, 94
Side airbag operating conditions................................................ 91
Side airbag precautions .................... 94
SRS airbags .............................................88 Alarm............................................................ 83
Antenna ...................................................... 221
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 182
Armrest .................................................... 332
Ashtray...................................................... 325
Audio input.............................................. 256
Audio system*
Antenna.....................................................221
Audio input........................................... 256
AUX port .............................................. 256
CD player/changer .......................... 224
iPod .......................................................... 238
MP3/WMA disc................................. 231
Optimal use ......................................... 254
Portable music player ..................... 256
Radio ..........................................................217
Steering wheel audio switch.........257
USB memory ...................................... 245
USB port ................................... 238, 245
Automatic air conditioning
system* .................................................. 206
Automatic headlight leveling
system ......................................................152
Automatic light control system.........149
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ................... 132
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................................... 472
S mode ..................................................... 133
AUX port................................................. 256
Auxiliary box ............................................321A

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Daytime running light system............ 152
DefoggerRear window.......................................... 213
Side mirror .............................................. 213
Dimension ............................................... 486
Dinghy towing ....................................... 203
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 164
Trip information .................................... 145
Warning message ............................ 449
Do-it-yourself maintenance............. 370
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 312
Wattage ................................................. 495
Doors Door lock ................................28, 40, 42
Door windows ....................................... 70
Side mirrors............................................. 68
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 441
Driving Break-in tips ............................................. 121
Correct posture .................................... 86
Procedures ............................................. 120
Winter driving tips .............................. 196
Driving position memory ....................... 51 Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................ 474
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is displayed.............................................449
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 474
If the engine will not start................470
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 472
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ......................................... 477
If the warning buzzer sounds ......439
If the warning light turns on...........439
If you have a flat tire .......................... 461
If you lose your keys ......................... 473
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 437
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 483
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 484
If your vehicle needs to be towed..................................................... 431
If your vehicle overheats ............... 480DE

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USB port* .................................... 238, 245
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................................... 323
Wattage.................................................. 495
Vanity mirrors ........................................323
Vehicle identification number .........487
Vehicle stability control....................... 182
Ventilators .............................................. 330
Voice command switch* ...................284
VSC ............................................................. 182 Warning buzzers
Brake system....................................... 439
Downshifting.......................................... 134
Open door ............................................ 441
Seat belt reminder .............................. 441
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .................. 440
Brake assist system .......................... 440
Brake system....................................... 439
Charging system ............................... 440
Low fuel level......................................... 441
Low tire pressure warning light.......................................................... 441
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 440
Master warning light.......................... 441
Open door ............................................. 441
Pre-collision system......................... 440
Pretensioners ...................................... 440
Seat belt reminder light .................... 441
SRS airbags.......................................... 440U
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What to do if...
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■Warning lights
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 3 9If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
or or
P. 4 3 9P. 440
P. 4 4 1
or
P. 440
or
P. 4 4 1P. 4 4 1
P. 440P. 4 4 1
P. 4 4 1P. 440
P. 440P. 4 4 1
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
Charging system warning
lightTire pressure warning light