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7037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an acc ident. Immediately stop th e vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Failure to investigate the cause of th e following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possib ly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Stop the vehicl e immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system

7077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors,
side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors
(rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger
occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assem-
blies, airbags, interconnectin g wiring and power sources. ( P. 38)
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passen ger seat, the front passenger detection sen-
sor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a
passenger is not sitting in the seat.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warn-
ing buzzer may sound.
■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 will not turn off the tire pressure warning light.

7167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight lev-
eling system
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting
system
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;or,
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or,
• The brake assist system
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................... 806
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................................. 807
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................................. 809
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ......... 818

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For owners
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in
French)
◆Coussins gonflables SRS avant
Coussin gonflable SRS du conducteur/du passager avant
Peuvent aider à protéger la tête et la poitrine du conducteur et du pas-
sager avant contre les impacts avec des composants intérieurs
Coussins gonflables SRS de protection des genoux
Peuvent aider à protéger le conducteur et le passager avant
Un coussin gonflable SRS de protection des genoux pour le siège du passager
avant est intégré dans la porte de la boîte à gants.
The following is a French expl anation of SRS airbag instructions
extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instructions in
English.
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828Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 353Air conditioning filter........................657
Changing the rear seat settings .................................................362
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 353
Humidity sensor ................................ 365
Micro dust and pollen filter ...........363
Rear air conditioning system....... 369
S-FLOW mode ..................................363
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)....... 269 Function ..................................................269
Warning light .......................................703
Warning message ...............................716
Adaptive Front-lighting system (AFS) ........................................................194
Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS) ............. 270
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) ....................................................194
Air conditioning filter .......................... 657
Air conditioning system ..................... 353 Air conditioning filter........................657
Changing the rear seat settings .................................................362
Front automatic air conditioning system ................................................. 353
Humidity sensor ................................ 365
Micro dust and pollen filter ...........363
Rear air conditioning system....... 369
S-FLOW mode ..................................363 Airbags .........................................................36
Airbag operating conditions .......... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ....................................... 39
Airbag warning light ........................ 703
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ....................... 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................ 41
Front passenger occupant classification system..........................47
General airbag precautions ........... 39
Locations of airbags............................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags............................................... 43
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 44
Side airbag precautions .................... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions ......................... 39
SRS airbags ............................................. 36
Alarm ............................................................ 72 Alarm ........................................................... 72
Warning buzzer....................... 702, 712
Anchor brackets.......................................62
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start) .....................105
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......269 Function .................................................. 269
Warning light ....................................... 703
Warning message............................... 716
Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control).......................... 221
Armrest .................................................... 585
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830Alphabetical index
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Care ................................................. 608, 612Aluminum wheels ............................. 609
Exterior................................................... 608
Interior ...................................................... 612
Seat belts ................................................. 613
Cargo capacity........................................170
Cargo hooks ............................................ 571
CD player .................................................. 421
Chains ....................................................... 306
Child restraint system............................ 55 Booster seats, definition ....................55
Booster seats, installation..................65
Convertible seats, definition ............55
Convertible seats, installation ......... 62
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 47
Infant seats, definition ..........................55
Infant seats, installation ....................... 62
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .....................60
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................66 Child safety .................................................54
Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Battery precautions ............. 639, 760
Child restraint system......................... 55
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................... 31, 32
Installing child restraints .................... 59
Moon roof precautions ....................153
Power window lock switch............. 147
Power window precautions ...........149
Rear door child-protectors ............120
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 660
Seat belt comfort guide ....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 58
Seat heater precautions .................583
Trunk precautions ............................... 126
Child-protectors .................................... 120
Cleaning ........................................ 608, 612 Aluminum wheels ............................. 609
Exterior .................................................. 608
Interior ....................................................... 612
Seat belts..................................................613
Clock..........................................................575
Coat hooks ............................................. 590
Condenser.............................................. 636
Console box ............................................567
Console box light ..................................567
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................ 761
Cruise control Cruise control .........................................211
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 215
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831Alphabetical index
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Cup holders ............................................ 568
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 37
Customizable features ....................... 793
Daytime running light system ........... 195
DefoggerFront windshield ................................ 360
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 374
Rear window ........................................ 374
Differential Front differential .................................. 774
Rear differential ................................... 774
Dimension ............................................... 768
Dinghy towing.......................................... 172
Display Dynamic radar cruise control....... 215
Lexus night view .................................299
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 234
Multi-information display ..................84
Remote Touch screen ...................... 314
Trip information .................................... 85
Warning message ............................... 712
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 623
Door courtesy lights Location ................................................... 561
Wattage .................................................. 777
Doors............................................................ 119 Automatic door locking and unlocking system...................... 121
Door glasses ..........................................147
Door lock .................................................. 119
Open door warning buzzer.......... 107
Open door warning light.............. 705
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 144
Rear door child-protector.............. 120 Driver’s seat position memory.......... 132
Driving position memory................. 133
Memory recall function ....................135
Power easy access system ............. 132
Driving ........................................................ 156 Break-in tips .......................................... 158
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch .......... 264
Procedures .............................................156
Winter drive tips ................................304
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ........270 Function .................................................. 270
Warning message...............................718
DVD player ...................................421, 429
Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 215 Function .................................................... 215
Warning message................... 715, 722
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ........270 Function .................................................. 270
Warning message...............................718
Eco drive mode......................................264
Eco Driving Indicator .................... 90, 94
EDR (Event data recorder)................... 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ........270 Function .................................................. 270
Warning light ....................................... 703
Warning message............................... 717
Electronic key ......................................... 100 Battery-saving function ................... 109
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 754
Replacing the battery ......................659
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835Alphabetical index
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Keyless entry ........................................... 103Smart access system with push-button start ................... 103
Wireless remote control ................... 116
Keys............................................................. 100 Battery-saving function .................... 109
Electronic key .......................................100
Engine switch .........................................173
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........754
Key number plate ...............................100
Keyless entry ................................ 103, 116
Mechanical key ....................................100
Replacing the battery ...................... 659
Warning buzzer .................................. 107
Wireless remote control key .......... 116
Knee airbags ............................................. 36
Language (multi-information display) ............... 88
LATCH anchors ...................................... 60
LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling system) .............................. 270
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .........................626
Hood lock release lever .................626
Internal trunk release lever............. 126
Shift lever .................................................180
Turn signal lever .................................. 186
Wiper lever ............................................ 198
Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH)...................................... 270 Lexus Enform
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Lexus night view ................................... 298
License plate lights ................................ 192
Light switch............................................. 192
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Welcome light illumination control ......................... 103
Lights Fog light switch ..................................... 197
Headlight switch .................................. 192
Illuminated entry system.................563
Interior light........................................... 562
Interior lights list....................................561
Personal lights ..................................... 562
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 679
Trunk light................................................ 124
Turn signal lever .................................. 186
Vanity lights .......................................... 574
Wattage .................................................. 777
Welcome light illumination control................................................... 103
Light bulbs Replacing ............................................... 679
Wattage .................................................. 777
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............ 230 Operation................................................ 231
Warning messages .......... 715, 722, 723, 723
Lock steering column........................... 176
Low profile tire ....................................... 647
Luggage hook ......................................... 571
Luggage security system .................... 124
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

839Alphabetical index
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Seats............................................................ 130Adjustment ............................................. 130
Adjustment precautions .................... 131
Child seats/child restraint system installation..............................59
Cleaning .................................................. 612
Driving position memory .................132
Head restraints ..................................... 138
Power easy access system .............132
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters ........................................... 581
Seat position memory........................132
Seat ventilators ..................................... 581
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 195
Humidity sensor ................................ 365
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 143
Intuitive parking assist ......................240
Lexus night view ................................ 302
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........239
Radar sensor ................... 224, 281, 291
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................. 203
Service reminder indicators ................76
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 363
Shift lever .................................................. 180 Automatic transmission ...................180
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 751
Shift lever light .........................................561
Shift lock system......................................751
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side marker lights...................................192 Light switch ............................................ 192
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 103 Side mirrors .............................................. 144
Adjusting and folding ........................ 144
Blind Spot Monitor ...........................288
Linked mirror function when reversing..................................145
Mirror position memory .................. 132
Side turn signal lights ............................186 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Turn signal lever .................................. 186
Smart access system with push-button start .......................103 Antenna location................................. 105
Entry functions ..................................... 103
Starting the engine .............................. 173
Warning message...............................718
Snow tires ................................................ 308
Spare tire ..................................................736 Inflation pressure................................ 776
Storage location ..................................737
Spark plug ................................................ 772
Specifications......................................... 768
Speedometer .............................................. 81
Steering lock ............................................ 176 Column lock release ......................... 177
Steering lock system warning message........................... 734
Steering wheel ..........................................141 Adjustment................................................141
Audio switches ................................... 492
Heated steering wheel ................... 579
Power easy access system ............. 132
Steering wheel position memory .............................. 132
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Storage feature ..................................... 564