check engine Lexus GS200t 2015 Service Manual

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
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Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If
this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
XEngine compartment: type A fuse
box (left-hand drive vehicles)XEngine compartment: type A fuse
box (right-hand drive vehicles)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off. Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
XEngine compartment (type B fuse
box)
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
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4926-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 6 2 5 )
→ P. 4 5 1
Front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
Outer foot light
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on the bulb. As there is a danger that components may
be damaged, we recommend that replacement is carried out by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or an other duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers
Bulb locations
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5167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may
sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered sufficiently.
●Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
●If the warning light does not go out even after several minutes, check that the tire infla-
tion pressure is at the specifie d level and carry out initialization.
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted without first
allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting
the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
Vehicles with a compact spare tire: The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire
pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light
will not turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
Vehicles with full-size spare tire: The spare tire is also equipped with a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter. The tire pressure warn ing light will turn on if the tire inflation
pressure of the spare tire is low. If a tire go es flat, the tire pressure warning light will not
turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
→ P. 4 7 0
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it checked by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.

5397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Indicates a malfunction in the brake override systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that engine oil level is low
This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to
see if the message disappears.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) (if
equipped);
• The Automatic High Beam (if equipped);
• The AFS (Adaptive Fron t-lighting System) (if
equipped); or
•The LED headlight system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the RSA (Road Sign Assist)
A buzzer also sounds
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the tire inflation pressure is low
→Check the tire inflation pressure, and adjust to the
appropriate level.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in th e tire pressure warning sys-
tem
→ Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine
switch off then on again. If the tire pressure warning
indicator flashes for 1 minute then illuminates, there
is a malfunction in the system. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the tire position information cannot be rec-
ognized
→Drive for a short while an d check if the display
updates.
If the radio wave conditions improve, the display
may return to normal. If the tire pressure is still not
displayed after driving for several minutes, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, turn the engine switch off
then on again, and start driving. If the tire pressure is
still not displayed even after repeating this process
several times, Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
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5427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
→Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 9.9 L
(2.6 gal., 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less
→Refuel the vehicle.
Indicates that the outside temperature is approximately
3°C (37 °F) or lower
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Drive carefully, as the road may be icy.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed
→ Check the engine oil and change if necessary. After
changing the engine oil, the oil change system
should be reset. ( →P. 4 5 5 )
(The indicator will not work properly unless the oil
maintenance data has been reset.)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel in jectors require maintenance
soon
→ Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional
replenish the injector cleaner to the fuel tank and
reset the message as necessary.
(GS350/GS200t only)
Indicates that the engine oil and oil filter should be
changed
→Have the engine oil and oil filter checked and/or
changed by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional. After changing the engine oil, the oil
change system should be reset. ( →P. 4 5 5 )
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When trouble arises
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Attach the 2 stickers as shown.
Remove any dirt and moisture from the
wheel before attaching the sticker.
If you are unable to apply the stickers,
inform the nearest any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional that
sealant has been applied to the punc-
ture when having the tire repaired or
replaced.
Check the specified tire inflation
pressure.
Tire inflation pressure is specified on the
label as shown. (→P. 6 2 3 )
Start the engine. ( →P. 2 3 9 )
To inject the sealant and inflate the
tire, turn the compressor switch on.
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5847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim
measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally:Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
(→ P. 2 5 4 )
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Emergency start function
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
Press the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
(
→ P. 2 5 4 )
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Type A: Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental opera-
tion of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qua lified and equipped professional imme-
diately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the
shift lever can be shifted:
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5867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the parking brake cannot be released
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Turn the engine switch off.
●Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
●Chock the tires.
Take out the parking brake release
tool and the screwdriver from the
trunk. (→P. 552, 568)
Fit the parking brake release tool into
the screwdriver handle.
Vehicles with spare tire: Take out the spare tire. ( →P. 5 5 7 )
Vehicles without spare tire: Remove the center auxiliary box. ( →P. 5 7 1 )
In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation does not
release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released manually using
the procedure below. This procedure should be performed only if necessary,
such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is normal, the parking
brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Releasing the parking brake manually
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