warning light Lexus GS250 2014 User Guide

461-1. For safe use
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SRS airbag system components
Knee airbags
Airbag manual on-off switch
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indi-
cator lights
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
Side impact sensors (front)
Front side airbagsSRS warning light
Driver airbag
Rear side airbags
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver’s seat position sensor
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Front impact sensors1
2
3
4
5
6
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2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators .............................. 94
Gauges and meters ..................... 99
Multi-information display ........ 102
Head-up display ............................110
Fuel consumption information ................................... 117
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942. Instrument cluster
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Warning lights and indicators
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.
◆Center panel
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center
panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of
the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
warning lights and in dicators illuminated.
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952. Instrument cluster
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◆Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with BSM)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
Brake system warning light
( → P. 5 4 4 )*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 5 4 6 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 545)*1Slip indicator
(→ P. 5 4 6 )
*1
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 545)*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 5 4 6 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 545)*2Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 5 4 6 )
*1ABS warning light
(→ P. 545)*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 5 4 6 )
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 5 4 6 )Open door warning light
(→ P. 5 4 7 )
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962. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine
is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 5 4 7 )*1Master warning light
(→ P. 5 4 7 )
Seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 5 4 7 )*1Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 5 4 8 )
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972. Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 2 5 3 )
(if equipped)
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) indicator
(→ P. 3 0 7 )
Tail light indicator
( → P. 259)
*1
(if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor indicator
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 260)
*2
(if equipped)
“A F S O F F ” i n d i c a t o r
(→ P. 2 6 1 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 2 6 4 )*2, 3Slip indicator
(→ P. 322, 328)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 2 7 0 )*2VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 3 2 3 )
Rear fog light indicator
( → P. 2 7 0 )
*2, 4
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 331)
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 2 8 5 ) Parking brake indicator
(
→ P. 2 5 5 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator ( →P. 2 8 9 )*5
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 3 4 1 )
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator ( →P. 2 8 5 )
*2
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator
(→ P. 5 6 )
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982. Instrument cluster
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*1: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
*2: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine
is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster than
usual to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-nate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately if this occurs.
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2574-2. Driving procedures
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■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning message will turn on or flash. (→P. 5 4 4 , 5 5 2 )
Depending on the condition, the parking brake indicator light may flash.
■Usage in winter time
→ P. 3 5 4
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P and
make sure that the vehicle does not move.
■When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Use the parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake.
( → P. 6 1 5 )
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
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3064-5. Using the driving support systems
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Lane departure warning function
If the system judges that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it alerts
the driver using beeping, screen displays and a sensory warning
* given
via the steering wheel.
*: A slight steering torque is applied for a short period of time in the direction of
the center of the lane.
Lane keeping assist function• This function will be active when the vehicle-to-vehicle distance con- trol mode of the cruise control ( →P. 289) is set with vehicle speed
above approximately 72 km/h (45 mph) and while the lane depar-
ture warning function is active.
• When the lane keeping assist function is active, a slight steering
torque will be applied, to help the driver maintain the vehicle inside
the lane.
The lane keeping assist function will be temporarily canceled if the steering
wheel is not operated, or if you continue driving with your hands lightly touch-
ing the steering wheel. ( →P. 3 1 0 )
Functions included in the LKA
1
2
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3104-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Temporary cancelation of the LKA system functions
If any of the following occurs, the LKA system functions will be temporarily canceled.
The functions will resume after the necessary operating conditions have returned.
●The steering wheel is turned as far as necessary to cause the vehicle to change
lanes.
●When the system detects no-handed driving. (The lane keeping assist function will
be temporarily canceled, but the lane departure warning function will continue.)
●The turn signal lever is operated.
●The vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LKA system functions.
(The buzzer will beep twice when the lane keeping assist function is being can-
celed.)
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized while driving. (The buzzer will beep
twice when the lane keeping assist function is being canceled.)
●The wiper switch is set on high speed mode or is set on AUTO mode with wipers
operating at high speed. (The lane keeping assist function will be temporarily can-
celed, but the lane departure warning function will continue.)
●If the vehicle crosses a line for approximately half a minute or more. (The lane keep-
ing assist function will be temporarily canceled, but the lane departure warning
function will continue.)
●When the lane departure warning function is activated.
The lane departure warning function will not operate again for a several seconds
after it has been activated, even if the vehicle leaves the lane again.
■The lane departure warning
It may be difficult to feel the sensory warning depending on the road conditions.
■No-handed driving warning
If the steering wheel is not operated for approximately 15 seconds on a straight road
or approximately 5 seconds on a curve, the buzzer will beep twice, indicators on the
multi-information display will flash, and the lane keeping assist function will be tem-
porarily canceled. If you drive the vehicle with your hands lightly touching the steer-
ing wheel, this may also be detected as no-handed driving.
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