check engine light LEXUS LS430 2006 User Guide

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the electronic engine control system warning light remains on while driving
First check the following:
• Check fuel level, if the fuel tank is empty, refuel immediately.
• Check the fuel tank cap is loose tighten it securely.
The light will go off after driving regularly for some time.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
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s possible.
■Front passenger detection sensor an d passenger’s seat belt reminder
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash and a chime to sound, even if a pas -
senger 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.
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Lexus dealer. The
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ehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may
fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message appears...
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an ac cident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Warning message and lightDetails
Engine oil pressure warning
Indicates abnormal oil pressure.
This warning message may appear it the level of
engine
oil is low. The message should disappear
after checking the oil and adding oil.
If a warning message appears on the multi-information display, check to see
what the problem is and take appropriat e measures referring to the following
table.
Master warning light
Comes on or flashes when a warn -
ing message appears on the multi
information display
. (The warning
light may not come on or flash,
depending on the system. In this
case only the message will be dis -
played.)
Multi information display
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning message disappears.
Warning message and lightDetailsCorrection procedures
(flashes)
Engine oil level warn-
ing
The engine oil level is
low.Check the level of engine
oil and add if necessary.
Open door warning
(Warning buzzer)*1
Check that all doors are
closed.Indicates that a door
is not fully closed.
Graphic information
also appears to let
you know which
door is open.

Open trunk-lid warn-
ing
(Warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that the
trunk-lid is not fully
closed.Check that the trunk-lid
is closed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical comp onents when the vehicle runs at a low
speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
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s that may be emitted from the battery.
• Make sure the jumper cable is connected to
the correct terminal and that it is
not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal.
• Do not allow the booster cables to come into cont
act with the + and - terminals.
• Do not generate a flame near the battery b
y using a match, cigarette lighter, or
smoking.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive electrolyte, while related parts con -
tain lead and lead compounds. 
Observe the following precautions when handling the battery.
• Do not lean over the battery
• When working with the battery, always we ar safety glas
ses and take care not to
allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the
vehicle body.
• In the event that battery fluid comes into co
ntact with the skin or eyes, immedi-
ately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention. Place a wet
sp
onge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received.
• Always wash your hands after ha
ndling battery-related parts.
• Do not allow children near the battery.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

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Alphabetical index
Driving position memory ......................25
Dynamic radar/laser 
cruise control ....................................... 129
ECT Pattern select switch ......................... 99
Electronically modulated 
air suspension ...................................... 138
Engine Compartment ..................................... 262
Hood........................................................ 260
How to start the engine..................... 94
If your vehicle will not start............ 353
Ignition switch......................................... 94
Malfunction indicator lamp........... 330
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................. 367
Checking ............................................... 268
Preparing and checking 
before winter ......................................149
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge....................................................... 103
Engine immobilizer system.................. 54
Engine oil Capacity ................................................. 366
Checking ............................................... 263
Preparing and checking 
before winter ......................................149
Event data recorder ............................ 326
First-aid kit net........................................ 227
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 113
Wattage.................................................. 372
Floor lights ................................................ 198Floor mats ................................................
224
Fluid Brake ........................................................ 270
Power steering .................................... 272
Washer.................................................... 277
Front passenger's seat
belt 
reminder light ..................................... 332
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 22
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 366
Fuel gauge .............................................. 103
Information ............................................ 373
Low fuel level warning light ........... 331
Refueling ..................................................... 51
Fuel filler door ............................................. 51
Fuel pump shut off system................. 325
Fuses Blade ...................................................... 298
Cartridge............................................... 309
Gas station information ..................... 402
Garage door opener .......................... 232
Gauge and meter.................................. 103
Glove box ................................................ 202
Glove compartment light Wattage .................................................. 372
Graphic information ............................ 109
Head restraints Adjusting..................................................... 31
Headlight aim ............................................ 311
Headlight cleaner.................................... 117
Headlights Operation ................................................. 110
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Sub key............................................................2
Sun shade (moon roof) .......................... 48
Sun shades Rear power sunshade ..................... 225
Manual sunshade .............................. 225
Sun visors ................................................ 208
Switch ECT pattern select ............................... 99
Fog light switch ....................................... 113
Ignition switch......................................... 94
Light switches ......................................... 110
Power door lock switch ...................... 15
Power window switch ........................ 45
Window lock switch ........................... 45
Tachometer .............................................. 103
Tail lights Wattage.................................................. 372
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................................... 55
Engine immobilizer 
system ..................................................... 54
Theft prevention labels .......................... 57
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 283
Tires Chains ...................................................... 150
Checking ............................................... 278
If you have a flat tire .......................... 347
Inflation pressure................................ 283
Information............................................ 376
Replacing ............................................... 347
Rotating tires ........................................ 278
Size ........................................................... 370
Snow tires ................................................. 151
Tools ........................................................... 347Total load capacity ................................
148
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 160
Emergency towing ............................. 321
Trailer towing ........................................ 152
TRAC (traction control) Traction control.................................... 140
Warning message ............................ 334
Trip meter ................................................ 103
Trunk Cool box ................................................ 229
Opener ....................................................... 19
Trunk-lid closer ...................................... 20
Trunk storage extension ................ 228
Trunk light Wattage .................................................. 372
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 314
Switch .......................................................... 101
Wattage .................................................. 372
Under-dash lights Wattage .................................................. 372
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 209
Wattage .................................................. 372
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 209
Vehicle identification number......... 365
Vehicle load capacity .......................... 148
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) Vehicle stability control.................... 140
Warning message ............................ 334
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