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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failure to investigate th e 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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
Malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning lightMalfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
ABS warning lightMalfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
(GS460)
ECB (Electronically controlled brake system) warning light Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system.
Electric power steering system warning lightMalfunction in the EPS.
“PCS” warning light (if equipped)Malfunction in the pre-collision system.
Slip indicatorMalfunction in the Enhanced VSC.
The indicator will blink when Enhanced VSC, TRAC or hill-
start assist control is operational. ( →P. 2 0 1 )
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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
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire pressure warning light.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................235
ABS............................................................ 200
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 134
Active stabilizer suspension system.................................................... 200
Adaptive variable suspension system ............................. 199
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .......................455
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 235
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 94
Airbag precautions for your child............................................... 98
Airbag warning light ....................... 508
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 101
General airbag precautions ........... 98
Locations of airbags.............................. 91
Modification and disposal of airbags ...................................................102
Proper driving posture ...................... 89
Side airbag precautions .................... 98
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 94
SRS airbags ............................................... 91
Alarm ............................................................86
Antenna .................................................... 254
Anti-lock brake system ..................... 200
Armrest ..................................................... 375
Ashtrays ....................................................370
Audio input ..............................................306 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 254
Audio input........................................... 306
Cassette player ...................................257
CD player/changer ........................... 261
DVD information .............................. 289
DVD player/changer ......................270
DVD video/audio.............................. 273
MP3/WMA disc............................... 266
Optimal use ........................................... 301
Portable music player ..................... 306
Radio ....................................................... 248
Steering switches .............................. 307
Video CD ............................................. 285
Automatic headlight leveling system ...................................................... 157
Automatic light control system........ 155
Automatic transmission If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ............................... 543
Mode select switch ............................ 138
S mode ..................................................... 139
Back-up lights Wattage ..................................................572
Battery 12 volt battery .......................................434
Checking................................................434
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ........................................ 548
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................217
Bluetooth
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BrakeFluid .......................................................... 433
Parking brake ........................................ 143
Brake assist ............................................. 200
Care Exterior ................................................... 406
Interior..................................................... 409
Seat belts .................................................410
Cargo capacity ....................................... 212
Cargo hooks ...........................................379
CD player/changer .............................. 261
Chains......................................................... 218
Child-protectors ......................................45
Child restraint system Definition..................................................109
Installation..................................................113
Installing CRS with lower anchors ................................................... 114
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........116
Installing CRS with top straps .........119
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 98
Battery precautions ............... 436, 551
Child restraint system .......................109
Child-protectors................................... 45
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................67
Installing child restraints .....................113
Moon roof precautions ..................... 80
Power window lock switch ..............75
Power window precautions.............75
Removed electronic key battery precautions ....................................... 459
Seat belt comfort guide..................... 65
Seat belt precautions.......................... 68 Seat heater precautions................. 374
Trunk precautions...................................51
Cigarette lighter......................................371
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 406
Interior .................................................... 409
Seat belts ................................................. 410
Clock .........................................................368
Coin holder ............................................. 364
Compass ................................................. 388
Condenser .............................................. 432
Console box ............................................ 361
Cooling system Engine overheating...........................552
Cruise control Cruise control....................................... 165
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 169
Cup holders ............................................ 364
Curtain shield airbags............................. 91
Customizable features ...................... 589
Daytime running light system ........... 156
Defogger Rear window ........................................ 243
Side mirror............................................. 243
Dimension............................................... 558
Dinghy towing ........................................ 223
Display Multi-information display ................ 152
Touch screen ....................................... 226
Trip information ................................... 153
Warning message .............................. 516
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............. 418
Door courtesy lights ............................356
Door pocket............................................365
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Parking brake .......................................... 143
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs .......................488
Switch ........................................................155
Wattage ..................................................572
Personal lights ....................................... 358
Portable music player ........................ 306
Power outlet ............................................372
Power windows......................................... 75
Pre-collision system .............................207
Radar cruise control ............................. 169
Radiator.....................................................432
Radio ......................................................... 248
Radio data system................................ 250
Rear sunshade........................................376
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .......................488
Wattage ..................................................572
Rear view monitor system .................. 196
Rear window defogger .......................243
Replacing Electronic key battery .....................458
Fuses ........................................................ 460
Light bulbs ............................................488
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................................... 598
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................64
Automatic locking retractor............ 66
Child restraint system installation ..............................................113
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts.......................................410
Emergency locking retractor ......... 66 How to wear your
seat belt ............. 64
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 67
Pre-collision seat belts .......................66
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................66
Reminder light .................................... 509
Seat belt extenders .............................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ......................65
Seat heaters/ventilators..................... 374
Seating capacity ..................................... 216
Seats Adjustment ............................................... 54
Adjustment precautions ....................55
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 113
Cleaning ................................................ 409
Driver’s seat position memory .......56
Head restraint .........................................60
Properly sitting in the seat ................89
Seat heaters .......................................... 373
Service reminder indicators ............. 149
Shift lever Automatic transmission ....................137
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ................................543
Shift lock system ....................................543
Shopping bag hooks............................ 379
Side airbags................................................. 91
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 155
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 73
Mirror position memory ....................56P
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TrunkOpener.......................................................49
Trunk light ................................................ 50
Wattage ..................................................572
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .......................488
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage ..................................................572
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................................... 367
Wattage ..................................................572
Vanity mirrors.........................................367
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 201
Vehicle dynamics integrated managem ent .................. 201
Vehicle identification number ........ 559
Vehicle load limits.................................. 216
Ventilators................................................373
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 507
Downshifting..........................................140
Open door ..........................................509
Seat belt reminder ............................509
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ................. 508
Brake system ....................................... 507
Charging system ............................... 507
Electric power steering warning light .................................... 508
Electronically controlled brake system............ 508
Low fuel level.......................................509
Malfunction indicator lamp ......... 508
Master warning light ......................... 510 Open door ........................................... 509
Pre-collision system.........................508
Seat belt reminder light.................. 509
SRS airbags..........................................508
Tire pressure warning light .......... 509
Warning messages Anti-lock brake system .................. 508
Brake assist ..........................................508
Charging system............................... 507
Dynamic radar cruise control..................................... 519
Engine oil level ....................................523
Engine oil maintenance ..................523
Engine oil pressure ............................ 516
Headlight..................................................517
Hood ......................................................... 521
Intuitive parking assist ...............................518, 524, 526
Moon roof ............................................. 522
Open door ............................................. 521
Parking brake ...................................... 522
Pre-collision system...............518, 524
Rear lights system ................................517
Smart access system with push-button start ............................ 527
Steering lock................. 508, 517, 529
Trunk ........................................................ 522
VGRS ..................................................... 520
Washer fluid .........................................523
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