key lexus LS400 1996 Gauges, Meters and Service Reminders / 1996 LS400: GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDERS

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(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)Stop and check.
Add engine oil.
Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer. Close all doors.
Replace bulb.
Add washer fluid.(n) Low fuel level Fill up tank.
warning light
(o) Key reminder buzzer Remove key.
(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following two functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully
released. The light should go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slow
down and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
Remember that stopping distance and pedal effort may be
increased. There may be a problem somewhere in the brake
system. Check the fluid level of the see±through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning
light to come on, check to see that the parking brake is fully
released.
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and stopping.
If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive
cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs.
If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for
repairs. (For towing information, see page 170.)

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CAUTION!
It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the
brake fluid level is low.
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by your Lexus dealer.
(b) Brake Pad Wear Limit Warning Light
This light warns that the brake pads are worn to the extent
that replacement is required. If it comes on while you are
driving, have the brake pads checked and replaced by your
Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
(c) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer
Once the ignition key is turned ªONº or ªSTARTº, the
reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver's seat belt is
not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light
stays on and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(d) SRS Airbag Warning Light
This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned
to the ªACCº or ªONº position. It goes off after about 6
seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating
properly.
The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag
sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting
wiring and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a
malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the
warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on as described above or remains
on.
The light comes on while driving.
(e) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, stop the vehicle, turn off
the engine, and check for the cause. Look first at the engine
drive belt.
If it is loose or broken, the generator will not charge the
battery properly.
If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the
charging system.

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(i) ªABSº Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in your
anti±lock brake system.
If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to ªONº,
and will go off after about 3 seconds.
When the ªABSº warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the brake system operates
conventionally but without anti±lock function.
(j) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors are completely
closed.
(k) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on
(at the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one or more
of the tail lights are burned out.
If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or
more stop lights are burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible.
(l) ªTRAC OFFº Indicator/Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to ªONº,
and will go off after 3 seconds. This means that the system
is operating properly.
If the light flashes, this indicates a malfunction in the traction
control system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
(m) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible.
(n) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible.
(o) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open
the driver 's door with the ignition key in the ªACCº or ªLOCKº
position.

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How to check all the service reminder
indicators
(except the low fuel level warning light):
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open the door.
The following service reminder indicator should come on. It
goes off when you close the door completely.
3. Turn the ignition key to ªACCº.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
It goes off after 6 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition key to ªONº.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
The following service reminder indicators go off after 3
seconds.
5. Turn the ignition key to ªSTARTº.
The following service reminder indicators should come on.
If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not
function, either the bulb is burned out or circuit is in need of
repair. Have it checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.