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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 in dicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicl e in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
 P. 5 0 3
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the po ssibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an ac cident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) *1
•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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning lightMalfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
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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■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not sitting in
the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
●The airbag sensor assembly
●Front airbag sensors
●The curtain shield and rear side airbag sensors
●The side and curtain shield airbag sensors
●The front passenger occupant classification ECU
●“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
●The pressure sensor
●The belt tension sensor
●The seat belt buckle switches
●The driver’s seat position sensor
●The inflators
●The warning light
●The interconnecting wiring and power sources
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have
it checked by your Lexus dealer.

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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem.
Malfunction in the rear lights system.
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.
The tire pressure warning light comes on after blink-
ing for 1 minute.
(Flashing)
Malfunction in the steering lock system.

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When trouble arises
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■Starting the engine when the 12 volt battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
●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 12 volt battery is removed or discharged
The following systems must be initialized.
●Tire pressure warning system (P. 4 2 2 )
●Intuitive parking assist (P. 5 0 7 )
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any pa rt other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
Maintain the engine speed on th e second vehicle and turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON mode,
then start the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine ha s started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse ord er in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the ve hicle checked at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.STEP5
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..............................................................217
ABS.............................................................. 184
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 122
Active stabilizer suspension 
system...................................................... 184
Adaptive variable 
suspension system ............................. 183
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ....................... 437
Automatic air conditioning 
system .................................................... 217
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 83
Airbag precautions for 
your child............................................... 87
Airbag warning light ........................489
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 90
General airbag precautions ........... 87
Locations of airbags............................80
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ...................................................... 91
Proper driving posture ...................... 78
Side airbag precautions .................... 87
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ....................... 83
SRS airbags .............................................80
Alarm ............................................................ 75
Antenna ....................................................235
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 184
Armrest .....................................................356
Ashtrays ..................................................... 351 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 235
AUX adapter .......................................287
Cassette player .................................. 238
CD player/changer .......................... 242
DVD information ...............................270
DVD player/changer ....................... 251
DVD video/audio............................. 254
MP3/WMA disc................................ 247
Optimal use ......................................... 282
Radio ........................................................229
Steering switches .............................. 288
Video CD ............................................. 266
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ......................................................144
Automatic light control system.........142
Automatic transmission If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from “P” ............................... 524
Mode select switch ............................ 126
S mode ......................................................127
AUX adapter ......................................... 287
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Battery 12 volt battery ........................................ 417
Checking................................................. 417
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ........................................ 529
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 199
Bluetooth
®.............................................. 296
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BrakeFluid ............................................................ 416
Parking brake ..........................................131
Brake assist ............................................... 184
Care Exterior ...................................................388
Interior....................................................... 391
Seat belts ............................................... 392
Cargo capacity ....................................... 194
Cargo hooks .......................................... 360
CD player/changer .............................242
Chains....................................................... 200
Child-protectors ..................................... 38
Child restraint system Definition................................................... 98
Installation................................................ 102
Installing CRS with lower 
anchors .................................................106
Installing CRS with seatbelts .........103
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 107
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 87
Battery precautions ................ 419, 532
Child restraint system ........................ 98
Child-protectors................................... 38
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt ........................................... 56
Installing child restraints ................... 102
Moon roof precautions ..................... 69
Power window lock switch ..............64
Power window precautions.............64
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ......................................... 441
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 54
Seat belt precautions...........................57 Seat heater precautions................ 355
Trunk precautions................................. 44
Cigarette lighter....................................352
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 388
Interior ...................................................... 391
Seat belts ................................................392
Clock ......................................................... 349
Coin holder .............................................345
Compass ..................................................369
Condenser ............................................... 415
Console box ........................................... 342
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 533
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 150
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 153
Cup holders ............................................345
Curtain shield airbags........................... 80
Customizable features .......................569
Daytime running light system ........... 143
Defogger Rear window ........................................ 225
Side mirror............................................. 225
Dimension................................................540
Dinghy towing ........................................205
Display Multi-information display ................ 139
Touch screen ...................................... 208
Trip information ................................... 140
Warning message ............................. 497
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 400
Door courtesy lights ............................ 337
Door pocket............................................ 346
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DoorsDoor lock................................. 22, 34, 37
Rear door child protector ................ 38
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....490
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 47
Driving Correct posture .................................... 78
Procedures ...............................................112
DVD player/changer........................... 251
Electric power steering ....................... 184
Electronic key If the electronic key does 
not operate properly .................... 526
Replacing battery .............................. 440
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ............. 488
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................ 497
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly .................... 526
If the engine will not 
start........................................................ 523
If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from “P”................................ 524
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ....................................... 529
If you have a flat tire ............... 512, 522
If you lose your keys......................... 525
If you think something is 
wrong ................................................... 484
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....536
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 478
If your vehicle overheats ................ 533 Engine
ACCESSORY mode........................122
Compartment ..................................... 406
Engine (ignition) switch...................... 121
Hood ....................................................... 403
How to start the engine ..................... 121
If the engine will not start ............... 523
Overheating ........................................ 533
Engine compartment cover .............408
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge .......................................................132
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 546
Checking................................................. 414
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 199
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 544
Checking............................................... 409
Preparing and checking 
before winter...................................... 199
Engine oil maintenance data .............412
Engine (ignition) switch......................... 121
Event data recorder ............................ 486
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 360
Floor mats ................................................ 359
Fluid Brake ......................................................... 416
Washer................................................... 420
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 145
Wattage ................................................. 552
Foot light .................................................. 337
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Smart access system with 
push-button start Antenna location....................................24
Entry function...........................................22
Starting the engine ................................121
Spare tire Inflation pressure............................... 550
Spare tire..................................................513
Spark plug ................................................546
Specifications ........................................ 540
Speedometer........................................... 132
Steering wheel Adjustment............................................... 60
Audio switches ...................................288
Steering wheel position 
memory...................................................47
Storage compartment ........................ 344
Storage feature......................................340
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck.....536
Sun visors ................................................. 347
Switch “ENGINE START STOP” 
switch .......................................................121
Fog light switch .....................................145
Ignition switch..........................................121
Light switches ........................................ 142
Mode select switch............................. 126
Power door lock switch .....................37
Power window switch ........................ 64
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch ....................................... 422
Tire pressure 
warning select switch................... 424
Window lock switch ........................... 64
Wipers and washer switch .............146 Tachometer ..............................................132
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................ 142
Theft deterrent system Alarm........................................................... 75
Immobilizer system .............................. 73
Theft prevention labels........................... 77
Tire inflation pressure .........................550
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 562
Size ........................................................... 559
Tire identification number .............558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 560
Tires Chains..................................................... 200
Checking................................................. 421
Compact spare tire............................ 513
If you have a flat tire ............... 512, 522
Inflation pressure ...............................550
Information ........................................... 556
Replacing ................................................ 512
Rotating tires.......................................... 421
Size ...........................................................550
Snow tires.............................................. 202
Tire pressure warning system....... 421
Tools.............................................................512
Total load capacity ................................ 198
Touch screen..........................................208
Towing Dinghy towing .................................... 205
Emergency towing ........................... 478
Trailer towing ...................................... 204
Traction control...................................... 184
Trip meter ..................................................132T

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TrunkOpener....................................................... 42
Trunk light .................................................43
Wattage ................................................. 552
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 470
Switch ........................................................130
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 348
Wattage ................................................. 552
Vanity mirrors........................................ 348
Variable gear ratio steering ..............185
Vehicle dynamics 
integrated management ..................185
Vehicle identification number .......... 541
Vehicle load limits..................................198
Vehicle stability control .......................184
Ventilators............................................... 354
Warning buzzers Brake system .......................................488
Downshifting.......................................... 128
Open door .......................................... 490
Seat belt reminder ............................ 490
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 489
Brake system .......................................488
Charging system ...............................488
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 489
Electronically 
controlled brake system/ 
Vehicle stability control .............. 489
Low fuel level....................................... 490 Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 489
Master warning light.......................... 491
Open door ........................................... 490
Pre-collision system......................... 489
Seat belt reminder light.................. 490
SRS airbags.......................................... 489
Tire pressure warning light .......... 490
Warning messages Anti-lock brake system .................... 501
Brake assist ............................................ 501
Dynamic radar cruise control................................... 500
Engine oil level ................................... 504
Engine oil maintenance ................. 504
Engine oil pressure ........................... 497
Headlight............................................... 498
Hill-start assist control ...................... 501
Hood ....................................................... 502
Intuitive parking 
assist ............................ 499, 505, 507
Moon roof ............................................ 503
Open door ........................................... 502
Parking brake ..................................... 503
Pre-collision system.............499, 505
Rear lights system ............................. 498
Smart access system with 
push-button start ........................... 508
Steering lock............................. 498, 510
Tire pressure warning 
system .....................................498, 504
TRAC........................................................ 501
Trunk ....................................................... 503
VGRS ....................................................... 501
VSC/ECB.............................................. 501
Washer fluid ........................................ 503
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What to do if...
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 8 8If the warning light turns on
■Warning lights
or orv
P. 4 8 8P. 4 8 9
P. 4 9 0
or
P. 4 8 9P. 4 9 0
P. 4 8 9P. 4 9 0
P. 4 9 0P. 4 8 9
P. 4 8 9P. 4 8 9
P. 4 9 0P. 4 9 1
*: Electronically Controlled Brake 
System
P. 4 8 8
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder 
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ECB*/VSC warning lightTire pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
SRS warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Open door warning lightMaster warning light
Charging system warning
light
The warning message is dis-
playedP. 4 9 7If the warning message is displayed