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Instrument cluster2
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators ............................... 76
Gauges and meters ...................... 81
Multi-information display .......... 84
Head-up display ............................ 92
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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
◆Center panel
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center
panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of
the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
warning lights and in dicators illuminated.
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Instrument cluster
◆Outside rear view mirrors (vehicles with BSM)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( → P. 7 0 2 )*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 7 0 3 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 7 0 2 )*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 7 0 3 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 7 0 3 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 7 0 3 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 7 0 3 )*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 7 0 4 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 7 0 3 )*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 7 0 4 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 7 0 3 )*2
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 7 0 4 )
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2. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine
is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*2
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 7 0 4 )*1Seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 7 0 5 )
*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 7 0 4 )*1Master warning light
(→ P. 7 0 5 )
*1
Open door warning light
(→ P. 7 0 5 )*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 703, 717)
*1Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 7 0 5 )*1Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 706)
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2. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine
is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster thanusual to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-nate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in IGNI- TION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
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4-2. Driving procedures
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning message will turn on or flash. (→P. 704, 717)
Depending on the condition, the parking brake indicator light may flash.
■Usage in winter time
→ P. 3 0 5
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P and
make sure that the vehicle does not move.
■When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Use the parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake.
(→ P. 7 5 2 )
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
■If there are lane markers on only one side of the vehicle
The lane keeping assist function will not operate. Also, the lane departure warning
will not operate for the side on which lane markers could not be recognized.
■Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, the LKA system functions may not operate, or it may not
be possible to ensure adequate performance. Also, the camera sensor may be
unable to recognize lane lines causing the lane departure warning function to oper-
ate incorrectly, or the lane keeping assist function may not operate properly. How-
ever, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●When driving through an area with no lane markers, such as a tollbooth, a crossing
or before a ticket checkpoint
●When driving on a sharp curve
●When lanes are extremely narrow or extremely wide
●When the vehicle leans to one side an unusual amount due to a heavy load or
improper tire inflation pressure
●When the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is
extremely short
●When the lane markers are yellow (These may be more difficult for the system to
recognize compared to white markers.)
●When the lane markers are broken, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement marker” or
stones
●When lane markers are obscured or partially obscured by sand, dirt, etc.
●When there are shadows on the road running parallel with lane markers, or if a
shadow covers the lane markers
●When driving on a particularly bright road surface, such as concrete
●When driving on a road surface that is bright due to reflected light
●When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as the
entrance to or exit from a tunnel
●When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly into the
camera lens
●When driving on roads that are branching or merging
●When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rainfall, standing
water, etc.
●When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when driving
on an extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement
●When headlight brightness at nighttime is reduced due to dirt on the lenses, or
when the headlights are misaligned
●When driving with a strong crosswind
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Tr u n k
FuseAmpereCircuit
1PSB30Pre-collision seat belts
2PTL25Power trunk opener and closer
3RR J/B-B10Smart access system with push-button start
4RR S/HTR20Seat heaters (rear)
5FR S/HTR10Seat heaters/ventilators (front)
6RR FOG10No circuit
7DC/DC-S (HV)7. 5No circuit
8BATT FAN (HV)20No circuit
9SECURITY7. 5SECURITY
10ECU-B NO.37. 5Pa r k i n g b r a ke
11TRK OPN7. 5Power trunk opener and closer
12DCM (HV)7. 5No circuit
13AC INV (HV)20No circuit
14RR-IG15Radar sensor, Blind Spot Monitor
15RR ECU-IG10
Power trunk opener and closer, parking
brake, tension reducer (rear left-hand), RR
CTRL SW, tire pressure warning system,
DRS
16EPS-IG5Electric power steering system
17BACK UP7. 5Back-up lights
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes
on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this
continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may
be dangerous.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) • Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Lexus dealer. The
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may
fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and
operate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change
it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
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