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4837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle ahead
(in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)At the same time, will appear on the head-up dis-
play (the image flashes).
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the vehicle has deviated from the lane
(while the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) or LDA [Lane
Departure Alert with steering control] system are oper-
ating)
The lane line on the side the vehicle has deviated from
flashes in amber.
At the same time, will appear on the head-
up display (the image flashes).
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Check around the vehicle and back to inside of the
lane lines.
Indicates a malfunctio n in the brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
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When trouble arises
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Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) power
has dropped because a long period of time has elapsed
after shifting the shift lever to NA buzzer also sounds.
→ Restart the hybrid system when starting the vehicle.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
Depending on the malfunctio n, troubleshooting meth-
ods may also be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates that the traction battery is low
A buzzer also sounds.
→ When stopping the vehicle for a long period of time,
shift the shift lever to P. The battery cannot be
charged with the shift lever in N.
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
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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4887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 5 km/h
(3 mph) or more with the parking brake still engaged. A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the parking brake is engaged with the shift
position not in P
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Change the shift position to P.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Depress the brake pedal to turn off the brake hold
system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the brake hold system is turned on while on
a steep slope
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Do not use only the brake hold system on steep
slopes. Be sure to also depress the brake pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes-
sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
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4987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates an attempt was made to engage the parking
brake while drivingA buzzer also sounds.
→ Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes-
sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Press the parking brake switch. If the warning mes-
sage is still displayed, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) system cannot be used as the vehicle speed
is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or less
→Drive the vehicle at approximately 50 km/h
(32 mph) or more.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) system cannot be used as the vehicle speed
is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or less
→Drive the vehicle at approximately 50 km/h (32 mph)
or more.
(If equipped)
Indicates that LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) system cannot be used due to the vehicle speed
being too high
→Slow down.
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5007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the brake hold system cannot be turned off
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Depress the brake pedal.
Indicates that the brake hold system is not available
The reason the brake hold system is not available may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close the driver’s door.
→ Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
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When trouble arises
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Indicates that the brake hold system is unable to con-
tinue brake hold functionThe reason the brake hold system is not continue may
be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Depress the brake pedal.
→ Close the driver’s door.
→ Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
Indicates that the vehicle is unable to drive over 110 km/h
(65 mph) until the transmission warms up
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Wait until the transmission warms up.
Indicates that the parking brake is set automatically while
the brake hold system is holding the brakes
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the parking brake.
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5027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in the drive start control system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system
A 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 that the hybrid system has overheated
This message may be displayed when driving under
severe operating conditions. (For example, when driv-
ing up a long steep hill.)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Stop and check. ( →P. 5 5 6 )
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5047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 power
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 power 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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When trouble arises
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) is tem-
porarily unavailableA buzzer also sounds.
→ When conditions improve, the system resumes
operation. If this item is displayed continuously, have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Air conditioning, heater and other operations are tem-
porarily limited due to high power consumption
→ Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment to
reduce power consumption.
Please wait until the power supply returns to nor-
mal.
If this item is frequently displayed, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates that part of the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)
sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
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5087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Carrying out the corresponding action turns the messages off.
Other displayed messages
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Maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cooling component is requiredThe filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be
blocked or there may be a gap in the duct.
→ Have maintenance performed on the hybrid battery
(traction battery) cooling component at any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional.