lights Lexus GS300 2002 Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
47 A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not
indicate a problem.
Either of the following conditions may occur, but do not
indicate the malfunction:
The light may stay on for about 60 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to the ªONº position. It is normal if it turns off
after a while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the
light. It is normal if it turns off after a few seconds.
(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 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.
(m) 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.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank,
the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual.

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(n) Automatic Headlight Leveling System
Warning Light
This light warns that when there is a problem somewhere
in the automatic headlight leveling system.
If it comes on, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
(o) Vehicle Skid Control System Warning
Lights
These lights warn that when there is a problem somewhere in
the vehicle skid control system, traction control system or
brake assist system.
If the ºVSCº warning light and ºVSC OFFº indicator light come
on, have your vehicle checked by Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
The lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to ºONº,
and will go off after about a few seconds.
The lights may stay on for 60 seconds after the ignition key is
turned to the ªONº position. It is normal if they go out after a
while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the lights.
It is normal if they go out after a few seconds.
If the ºVSCº warning light and ºVSC OFFº indicator light come
on, the vehicle skid control system does not activate, however,
it is no problem to continue your driving.
(p) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the
driver's door with the ignition key in the ºACCº or ºLOCKº
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 ºONº.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.


or

or
or
The following service reminder indicators go off after a few
seconds.

or

The following service reminder indicator goes off after 6
seconds.
The lights other than the slip indicator light may stay on for
about 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ªONº
position. It is normal if they go out after a while.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function as described above, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights is
automatically adjusted depending on the brightness of
your surroundings. To adjust the brightness as you like,
turn the knob. However, if the brightness is automatically
adjusted at the maximum, turning the knob cannot change
the brightness.
When the headlight switch is in the first or second click stop,
you can also adjust the brightness of the displays on the audio
and air conditioning systems using this knob.