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■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
as possible.
■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
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failure 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.
(Flashing)
Malfunction in the steering lock system.
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Daytime running light system ........... 158
DefoggerRear window........................................255
Side mirror ............................................255
Dimension ............................................... 586
Dinghy towing ........................................ 225
Display Multi-information display.................154
Touch screen ....................................... 228
Trip information ................................... 155
Warning message............................. 543
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 442
Door courtesy lights ............................382
Door pocket............................................392
Doors Door lock...................................29, 41, 43
Rear door child protector ................ 44
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .....536
Driver’s seat position memory ...........55
Driving
Correct posture ...................................... 91
Procedures ............................................. 126
DVD player/changer......................... 280
Electric power steering ..................... 200
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 571
Replacing battery .............................. 482 Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on .............. 534
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 543
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 571
If the engine will not start .......................................................568
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ............................... 569
If the 12 volt battery is discharged ........................................574
If you have a flat tire ........... 556, 566
If you lose your keys ........................ 570
If you think something is wrong .................................................. 530
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......581
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 583
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 520
If your vehicle overheats................ 578
Engine ACCESSORY mode....................... 136
Compartment ..................................... 448
Engine (ignition) switch.................... 135
Hood ....................................................... 445
How to start the engine ................... 135
If the engine will not start ...............568
Overheating ........................................ 578
Engine compartment cover ............. 450
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................................... 147D
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Seat heaters/ventilators...................... 401
Seating capacity ..................................... 218
SeatsAdjustment............................................... 53
Adjustment precautions.................... 54
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............................114
Cleaning................................................. 433
Driver’s seat position memory....... 55
Head restraint......................................... 60
Properly sitting in the seat .................. 91
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Service reminder indicators ...............151
Shift lever Automatic transmission....................139
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................................569
Shift lock system ....................................569
Shopping bag hooks........................... 408
Side airbags................................................93
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 157
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ..........................73
Mirror position memory ................... 55
Smart access system with
push-button startAntenna location..................................... 31
Entry function.......................................... 29
Starting the engine ..............................135
Spare tire Inflation pressure............................... 598
Storage location ................................. 557
Spark plug ................................................594
Specifications ........................................ 586
Speedometer............................................147 Steering wheel
Adjustment ...............................................70
Audio switches ....................................329
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................. 55
Storage compartment ........................390
Storage feature .....................................385
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......581
Sun visors ................................................. 393
Switch “ENGINE START STOP”
switch ..................................................... 135
Fog light switch ....................................160
Ignition switch ....................................... 135
Light switches........................................ 157
Mode select switch ............................ 140
Power door lock switch.....................43
Power window switch ........................ 75
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ....................................... 464
Tire pressure
warning select switch .................. 466
Window lock switch ............................ 75
Wipers and washer switch............... 161
Tachometer .............................................. 147
Tail lights Switch ........................................................ 157
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...........................................................87
Immobilizer system ............................. 85
Theft prevention labels.......................... 90
Tire inflation pressure .........................598
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Tire informationGlossary ....................................................611
Size ........................................................... 607
Tire identification number .............606
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...609
Tires
Chains ..................................................... 220
Checking ............................................... 463
Compact spare tire .......................... 557
If you have a flat tire............. 556, 566
Inflation pressure ...............................598
Information............................................604
Replacing...............................................556
Rotating tires........................................ 463
Size ...........................................................598
Snow tires...............................................222
Tire pressure warning system..... 463
Tools .......................................................... 556
Total load capacity................................. 218
Touch screen ......................................... 228
Towing Dinghy towing..................................... 225
Emergency towing ........................... 522
Trailer towing........................................224
Traction control .................................... 200
Trip meter.................................................. 147
Trunk Opener...................................................... 48
Trunk light .................................................49
Wattage ................................................ 600
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 144
Wattage ................................................ 600 Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................................394
Wattage................................................. 600
Vanity mirrors ........................................394
Variable gear ratio steering .............. 201
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management .................. 201
Vehicle identification number .........587
Vehicle load limits ................................. 218
Ventilators .............................................. 400
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................................534
Downshifting ..........................................142
Open door .......................................... 536
Seat belt reminder ............................ 536
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 535
Brake system........................................534
Charging system................................534
Electric power steering warning light .................................... 535
Electronically controlled brake system ............ 535
Low fuel level ...................................... 536
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 535
Master warning light.........................537
Open door ........................................... 536
Pre-collision system......................... 535
Seat belt reminder light.................. 536
SRS airbags.......................................... 535
Tire pressure warning light ........... 537V
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Warning messagesAnti-lock brake system...................535
Brake assist ...........................................535
Charging system ............................... 534
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................................546
Engine oil level ....................................549
Engine oil maintenance ................. 550
Engine oil pressure ........................... 543
Headlight ............................................... 544
Hood........................................................548
Intuitive parking assist.............................545, 550, 552
Moon roof .............................................549
Open door ...........................................548
Parking brake ......................................549
Pre-collision system ............ 545, 550
Rear lights system.............................. 544
Smart access system with push-button start ............................553
Steering lock ...............535, 544, 555
Trunk ........................................................549
VGRS...................................................... 547
Washer fluid .........................................549 Washer
Checking................................................462
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 219
Switch .......................................................... 161
Washing and waxing........................... 430
Weight Cargo capacity .................................... 214
Load limits............................................... 218
Weight ....................................................586
Wheels .......................................................477
Window glasses ...................................... 43
Window lock switch ............................... 43
Windows Power windows .....................................75
Rear window defogger .................. 255
Washer....................................................... 161
Windshield wipers
Position......................................................221
Windshield wipers................................ 161
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 256
Winter driving tips..................................219
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking................................41
Replacing the battery ...................... 482
WMA disc ............................................... 276
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What to do if...
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 5 3 4If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
P. 5 3 4P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 6
or
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 7
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 7
P. 5 3 6P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 6P. 5 3 6
P. 5 3 4P. 5 3 7
*: Electronically Controlled Brake
System
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ECB* 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 lightSlip indicator
Charging system warning
lightMaster warning light
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