warning lights Lexus IS250 2011 Using The Bluetooth Audio System / LEXUS 2011 IS250/IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53839U)

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 124
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 134
Automatic transmission.............. 139
Manual transmission .................... 145
Turn signal lever ............................ 147
Parking brake ................................. 148
Horn.................................................... 150
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ....................... 151
Indicators and warning lights................................................. 157
Multi-information display........... 160
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................ 165
Fog light switch .............................. 168
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 169
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 174 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 175
Intuitive parking assist ................. 179
Driving assist systems.................. 185
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ........................ 191
Vehicle load limits ......................... 194
Winter driving tips ........................ 195
Trailer towing .................................. 199
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .............................. 200
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 201
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1-7. Safety information
Airbag system componentsYour vehicle is equipped with AD VANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standa rds (FMVSS208). The airbag system
controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The
driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The
front passenger’s airbag system con sists of the front passenger occupant
classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system componen ts are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airb ag sensor assembly. The airbag sen-
sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor. Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Side airbags
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensors
Curtain shield airbag sensors
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Driver's seat belt buckle switch
Driver's seat position sensor
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child *3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“A I R B A G ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
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DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seatCurtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“A I R B A G OFF” *5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
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DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seatCurtain shield airbag in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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1-7. Safety information
■Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
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1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/
her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
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2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
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3: When a larger child who has outgrow n a child restraint system sits in
the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an
adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights Not illuminated
SRS warning light
Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“A I R B A G OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 124
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 134
Automatic transmission ........ 139
Manual transmission .............. 145
Turn signal lever ....................... 147
Parking brake ........................... 148
Horn ............................................ 150
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................. 151
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 157
Multi-information display ..... 160
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch...................... 165
Fog light switch ........................ 168
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 169
Headlight cleaner switch....... 174 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control........................... 175
Intuitive parking assist ............ 179
Driving assist systems ............ 185
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ................. 191
Vehicle load limits ................... 194
Winter driving tips .................. 195
Trailer towing ........................... 199
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an
automatic transmission).... 200
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a
manual transmission) .......... 201

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and the tachometer gauge display may
differ depending on the model/type.

Center panel

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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.
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. ( P. 4 6 1 )
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(for
driver)(for front
passen-
ger)
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30 APo w e r s e a t
2A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO.110 ADisplay
5FUEL OPEN10 AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO.27. 5 A
7PSB30 A
8S/ROOF25 AMoon roof
9TA I L10 ATail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights
10PA N E L7. 5 ASwitch illumination, air conditioning
system, display, audio
11RR FOG7. 5 A
12ECU-IG LH10 A
Cruise control, air conditioning sys-
tem, power steering, rain sensor, anti-
glare inside rear view mirror, shift lock
system, moon roof, tire inflation pres-
sure warning system, VSC
13FR S/HTR LH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators

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When trouble arises
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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 indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehi cle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
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Warning lightWarning light/Details
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(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster 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.
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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an acci dent. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(for U.S.A.)
(for Canada) (Flashing)Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turns on again after performing the follow-
ing actions, contact your Lexus dealer.