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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
Indicator and warning lights
Operation indicator light
If your subscription has expired,
the operation indicator light will go
off.
Warning light
If the warning light (red light)
comes on, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Airbag deployment notification
If an airbag deploys, an emergency call is automatically placed to the Lexus
Link Call Center, and your vehicle’s location is identified. The Lexus Link
Advisor will attempt to contact you and assess the situation. The Advisor
can quickly contact the ne arest emergency services provider, describe the
situation and request that assistance be sent to your location.
The Lexus Link Advisor can, if requeste d, connect you to an emergency ser-
vices operator.
Emergency assistance
When you press the button, a priority call is placed to the Lexus Link
Call Center with your vehicle’s locati on. At the Call Center, the Lexus Link
Advisor can determine your vehicle’s lo cation, communicate with you, and,
if appropriate, contac t the nearest emergency service provider.
If you have accidentally pressed the button, tell the Lexus Link Advisor that you
are not experiencing an emergency.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicl e in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
 P. 4 6 3
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, bu t then turns off, this does not necessar
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose? 
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips. 
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
a
s possible.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
●The airbag sensor assembly
●Front airbag sensors
●The curtain shield airbag sensors
●The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
●The driver’s seat position sensor
●Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
●The front passenger occupant classification ECU
●The pressure sensor
●The belt tension sensor
●AIRBAG ON and AIRBAG OFF indicator lights
●Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
●The inflators
●The warning light
●The interconnecting wiring and power sources
■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sen -
sor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Malfunction in the rear lights system.
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.The tire pressure warning light will blink for 1 minute
and then stay on.
(Flashing)
Malfunction in the steering lock system.
(GS430, if equipped)
Malfunction in the active stabilizer suspension sys-
tem.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical compon ents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■When the battery is removed or discharged
The following systems must be initialized.
●Po w e r w i n d o w s (P. 4 3 )
●Variable gear ratio steering (P. 1 5 9 )
●Tire pressure warning system (P. 3 9 3 )
●Intuitive parking assist (P. 1 3 6)
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately five
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors with the engine s
witch “OFF”.
Maintain the engine speed on th e second v
ehicle and turn the
engine switch to the “IG-ON” mode, then start the vehicle’s
engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine ha s star
ted, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse ord er in which they w
ere con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the ve hicle check
ed at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.
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Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........190
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........ 159
Active stabilizer suspension 
system...................................................... 159
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter ....................... 407
Automatic air conditioning 
system ................................................... 190
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 63
Airbag precautions for your 
child.......................................................... 67
Airbag warning light ........................ 450
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 70
Front passenger occupant 
classification system.......................... 72
General airbag precautions ........... 67
Locations of airbags............................ 59
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ...................................................... 71
Side airbag precautions .................... 67
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 63
SRS airbags ............................................. 59
Alarm ............................................................ 54
Antenna ................................................... 208
Armrest ..................................................... 327
Ashtrays .................................................... 320
Audio system Antenna .................................................. 208
Cassette player....................................... 211
CD player/changer ........................... 216
DVD information ............................... 253
DVD player/changer...................... 233
DVD video/audio ............................. 236
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 224Optimal use .........................................
258
Radio ....................................................... 202
Steering switches ............................... 262
Video CD .............................................. 249
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ....................................................... 118
Automatic light control system.......... 116
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) .......................... 158
BA (Brake Assist).................................. 159
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 508
Battery Checking............................................... 387
If the vehicle battery is 
discharged .........................................492
Preparing and checking 
before winter.......................................172
Bluetooth
®..............................................265
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 386
Parking brake........................................ 105
Care Exterior ................................................... 358
Interior..................................................... 360
Seat belts ................................................. 361
Cargo capacity....................................... 168
Cargo hooks ............................................ 331
CD player/changer............................. 233
Chains ......................................................... 174
Child-protectors........................................ 18
Child restraint system (CRS)
Definition ................................................... 78
Installation .................................................. 81
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Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .......................................... 86
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 82
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 87
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 67
Child restraint system ........................ 78
Child-protectors..................................... 18
How your child should wear the seat -
belt............................................................ 36
Installing child restraints ...................... 81
Moon roof ................................................ 48
Power window lock switch .............. 43
Power window precautions............ 45
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ......................................... 412
Seat belt comfort guide...................... 34
Seat belt precautions........................... 37
Seat heater precautions ..... 323, 325
Trunk............................................................ 24
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 321
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 358
Interior..................................................... 360
Seat belts ................................................. 361
Clock........................................................... 318
Coin holder .............................................. 313
Compass ................................................. 339
Condenser.............................................. 385
Console box.............................................. 311
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 496Cruise control
Cruise control........................................ 124
Dynamic radar cruise control........ 127
Cup holders ............................................. 314
Curtain shield airbags............................ 59
Customizable features ....................... 523
Daytime running light system ............. 117
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 198
Side mirror.............................................. 198
Dimension................................................ 498
Dinghy towing ......................................... 178
Display Multi-informatio n display
..................113
Touch screen ........................................ 180
Trip information ..................................... 114
Warning message ............................ 455
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 369
Door courtesy lights ............................ 307
Door pocket............................................. 315
Doors Door lock .................................................... 17
Rear door child protector ................. 18
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 452
Driving Correct posture..................................... 57
Procedures .............................................. 90
DVD player/changer.......................... 233
Electronic key Replacing battery.................................. 411
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ........................... 489
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on .............. 449
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................455
If the engine will not start ............... 486
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
If the battery is discharged ........... 492
If you have a flat tire ............. 474, 476
If you lose your keys........................ 488
If you think something is 
wrong ................................................... 445
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 499
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ...................................................438
If your vehicle overheats ................ 496
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ............................489
Engine Compartment ..................................... 376
Hood........................................................ 373
How to start the engine..................... 97
If the engine will not start ............... 486
Overheating......................................... 496
Power switch .......................................... 97
Engine compartment cover ............. 378
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge....................................................... 106
Engine/inverter coolant Capacity ................................................. 502
Checking ............................................... 384
Preparing and checking  before winter ...................................... 172
Engine immobilizer system.................. 52
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 501
Checking ............................................... 379Preparing and checking

before winter.......................................172
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 382
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ........ 159
Event data recorder ............................ 447
First-aid kit storage belt ....................... 331
Floor mats ................................................ 330
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 386
Washer................................................... 390
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 119
Wattage ................................................. 508
Foot light .................................................. 307
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .............................72
Front passenger's seat belt 
reminder light ..................................... 452
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 25
Driving position memory .................. 27
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 508
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 500
Fuel gauge .............................................. 106
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 446
Gas station information ................. 542
Information ........................................... 509
Refueling .................................................... 49
Fuel filler door ........................................... 49
Fuel pump shut off system................. 446
Fuses ............................................................ 413
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TiresChains ....................................................... 174
Checking ................................................. 391
Compact spare tire ........................... 477
If you have a flat tire .............. 474, 476
Inflation pressure............................... 506
Information.............................................. 512
Pressure warning system ................ 391
Replacing ............................................... 476
Rotating tires .......................................... 391
Size .......................................................... 506
Snow tires ................................................ 175
Tools ........................................................... 476
Total load capacity .................................. 171
Touch screen ........................................... 180
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 178
Emergency towing ........................... 439
Trailer towing......................................... 177
TRAC (Traction control) .................... 159
Transmission If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
Mode select switch.............................. 101
S mode...................................................... 102
Transmission ......................................... 100
Trip meter ................................................. 107
Trunk Extending a space............................. 332
Opener ........................................................ 21
Trunk light.................................................. 23
Wattage................................................. 508
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 438
Switch ....................................................... 104
Wattage................................................. 508Vanity lights
Vanity lights............................................ 317
Wattage ................................................. 508
Vanity mirrors ..........
...................................317
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics 
Integrated Management) ............... 160
Vehicle identification number......... 499
Vehicle load limits ................................... 171
Ventilators ............................................... 325
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ................................................ 159
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..... 159
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 449
Downshifting.......................................... 103
Open door ............................................ 451
Seat belt reminder ............................ 452
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 451
Brake system ....................................... 449
Charging system ............................... 450
ECB/VSC (Electronically 
Controlled Brake System/ 
Vehicle Stability Control)............ 451
Electric power steering  warning light....................................... 451
Low fuel level......................................... 451
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 450
Master warning light........................ 452
Open door ............................................. 451
Pre-collision system........................... 451
Seat belt reminder light .................. 452
SRS airbags .......................................... 450
Tire pressure warning light .......... 452
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Warning messagesAnti-lock Brake System (ABS) .. 460
Brake Assist (BA) ............................. 460
Dynamic radar  cruise control ................................... 458
Engine oil level .................................... 463
Engine oil maintenance.................. 464
Engine oil pressure........................... 456
Headlight ............................................... 456
Hill-start assist control..................... 460
Hood ....................................................... 462
Intuitive parking 
assist ............................ 458, 465, 470
Moon roof ............................................. 463
Open door ........................................... 462
Parking brake ...................................... 463
Pre-Collision System ......... 458, 465
Rear lights system ............................. 457
Smart access system with 
push-button start.............................. 471
Steering lock ............................. 457, 473
Tire pressure warning 
system...................................... 456, 464
TRAC (Traction control 
system) ................................................ 460
Trunk........................................................ 463
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ............................................... 461
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control 
system) ................................................ 460
VSC/ECB (Vehicle Stability 
Control/Electronically Controlled 
Brake system).................................. 460
Washer fluid......................................... 463Washer
Checking .............................................. 390
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 172
Switch........................................................ 120
Washing and waxing .......................... 358
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 168
Load limits ................................................ 171
Weight.................................................... 498
Wheels ...................................................... 405
Window glasses ...................................... 43
Window lock switch ............................... 43
Windows Power windows ..................................... 43
Rear window defogger.................... 198
Washer .................................................... 120
Windshield wipers Position...................................................... 174
Windshield wipers ............................. 120
Winter driving tips .................................. 172
Wireless remote control Locking/Unlocking ............................... 14
Replacing the battery.......................... 411
WMA disc ............................................... 224