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■SRS warning light
■ABS warning light
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
■PCS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
(Red)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illuminates)
Indicates a malfunction in th e PCS (Pre-Collision System) 
or that the system is temporarily unavailable due to the 
vehicle being extremely hot/cold, or dirt around a front sen-
sor, etc. ( P.208, 378)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P.208, 378)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability 
Control) system is disabled,  the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
 P.209 
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■LDA indicator
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■Slip indicator light
■Brake hold operated indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert 
with steering control)
When “Lane Departure Alert Unavailable” is dis-
played on the multi-information display, turn the LDA 
system off, drive the vehicle for a short time, and then 
turn the LDA system back on. ( P.211)
When a message other than above is displayed, follow 
the instructions displayed in the message.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB 
(Parking Support Brake) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is  temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Clear the dirt, etc.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC system;
 The TRAC system; or
 The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the  ABS, VSC or TRAC system is 
operating.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 
immediately. 
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■Brake Override System/Drive-S tart Control warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, fr ont impact sensors, 
side impact sensors (front door), side 
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat position 
sensor, driver’s seat be lt buckle switch, front 
passenger occupant cl assification system 
(ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIR BAG  OFF” indicator light, 
front passenger’s seat  belt buckle switch, 
driver’s seat belt pretensioner, front passen-
ger’s seat belt pretensioner and force lim-
iter, airbags, interconnecting wiring and 
power sources. ( P.32)
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat 
belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger detection 
sensor may cause th e warning light to 
flash and the warning buzzer to sound  even if a passenger is not sitting in the 
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the 
warning light may not operate properly.
■Electric power steering system warning 
light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes 
insufficient of the voltage temporarily drops, 
the electric power steering system warning 
light may come on and the warning buzzer 
may sound.
■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.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Brake Override System
Indicates that the accelerato r and brake pedals are being 
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System 
is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake 
pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System (with 
warning buzzer)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 
immediately.
Drive-Start Control
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-
Start Control was operated wh ile depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. (with warning buzzer)
 Momentarily release th e accelerator pedal.
Indicates a malfunction in th e Drive-Start Control system 
(with warning buzzer)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer 
immediately. 
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If a warning message is dis-
played
The multi-information display 
shows warnings of system malfunc-
tions, incorrectly performed opera-
tions, and messages that indicate a 
need for maintenance. When a 
message is shown, perform the cor-
rection procedure appropriate to 
the message.Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on 
or flashes in order to indicate that a mes-
sage is currently being displayed on the 
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
Follow the instructions of the message 
on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are 
shown again after the following actions 
have been performed, contact your 
Lexus dealer.
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The warning lights and warning buzzers op erate as follows depending on the con-
tent of the message. If a message indicates  the need for inspection by a dealer, have 
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message  is shown on the multi-information display.
■System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on 
or flash in the following cases. Instead, a 
separate system warning light will come on 
along with a message shown on the multi-
information display.
●Malfunction of the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. 
(  P.369)
●Malfunction of the charging system
The charging system warning light comes 
on. ( P.367)
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced 
Output Power” is shown
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operating conditions. (For  example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: 
P.396
■If “Aux Battery Low” is shown
●When the display goes off after several 
seconds*
Maintain the hybrid system operation for 
more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-
volt battery.
●When the display does not go off 
Start up the hybrid system using the pro-
cedures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged” ( P.392).
*: Displays for about 6 seconds
Messages and warnings
System 
warning  light
Warning buzzer*Warning
Comes  onSounds
Indicates an important situation, such as 
when a system related  to driving is malfunc-
tioning or that danger  may result if the cor-
rection procedure is not performed
Comes  on or 
flashes
Sounds
Indicates an important situation, such as 
when the systems shown on the multi-infor-
mation display may be malfunctioning
FlashesSoundsIndicates a situation, such as when damage 
to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes  onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of 
electrical components, their condition, or 
indicates the need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an opera-
tion has been performed incorrectly, or indi-
cates how to perform an operation correctly 
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■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Pro-
tected Refrain From the Use of N Posi-
tion” is shown
This message may be displayed when the 
shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) can-
not be charged when the shift lever is in N, 
when the vehicle is to be stopped for a long 
period of time, shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Traction battery needs to be pro-
tected. Shift into P to restart.” is shown
Message is displayed  when the remaining 
charge for the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is low, because vehicle has been 
shifted N for a long  period of time.
When operating the vehicle, restart the 
hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is 
shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s 
door is opened with out turning the power 
switch to OFF with the shift lever in any 
position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Shift Is in N  Release Accelerator 
Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator 
pedal has been depressed and the shift 
lever is in N. Release the accelerator pedal 
and shift the shift lever to D, S or R.
■If “Depress Brake When Vehicle Is 
Stopped Hybrid Syst em May Overheat” 
is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator 
pedal is depressed to maintain the vehicle 
position when stopped on a upward slope, 
etc.
If this continues, th e hybrid system may 
overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress 
the brake pedal.
■If “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front 
Camera Unavailable Remove Debris 
On Windshield” is shown
The following systems may be suspended 
until the problem shown in the message is 
resolved. ( P.208, 369)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering 
control)
●Dynamic radar cruise  control with full-
speed range
●Adaptive High-beam System
●Automatic High Beam
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is 
shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to 
be changed. (The indicator will not work 
properly unless the oil maintenance data 
has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if neces-
sary. After changing th e engine oil, the oil 
change system should be reset. ( P.330)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be 
changed. (After the engine oil is changed 
and the oil maintenance data has been 
reset.)
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the 
engine oil, the oil change system should be 
reset. ( P.330)
■If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
●If the following messages are shown, fol-
lowing the instruct ions, accordingly.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.396)
• “Aux Battery Low” ( P.377)
●If the following messages are shown, 
there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected 
by your Lexus dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
•“Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Smart Access System Malfunction”
●If “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling parts” is shown, the filters 
may be clogged, the air intake vents may 
be blocked, or there may be a gap in the 
duct. Therefore, perform the following 
correction procedure.
• If the air intake vents of the hybrid battery  (traction battery) are dirty, perform the 
procedure on P. 316 to clean them.
• If the warning message is shown when  
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ACCESSORY mode.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal and 
check that message shown on the 
multi-information display.
4 Press the power switch.
In the event that the hybrid system still can-
not be operated, contact your Lexus 
dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to 
P and press the power switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the hybrid system.
■Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary 
measure, it is recomme nded that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately 
when the battery is depleted.
■Alarm
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors 
will not set the alarm system. If a door is 
unlocked using the mechanical key when 
the alarm system is set, the alarm may be 
triggered.
■Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pe dal and press the 
power switch in step  3 above.
The hybrid system does not start and modes 
will be changed each time the switch is 
pressed. ( P.170) 
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“Engine Coolant Temp High” is 
shown on the multi-information dis-
play
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and 
turn off the air conditioning system, 
and then stop the hybrid system.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the 
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3 After the hybrid system has cooled 
down sufficiently, inspect the hoses  and radiator core (radiator) for any 
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4
The coolant level is satisfactory if it 
is between the “FULL” and “LOW” 
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if 
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that 
your vehicle is overheating.
The needle of the engine coolant 
temperature gauge ( P.79) 
enters the red zone, or a loss of 
hybrid system power is experi-
enced. (For example, the vehicle 
speed does not increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High” or 
“Hybrid System Overheated” is 
shown on the multi-information 
display.
 Steam comes out from under the 
hood.
Correction procedures
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coolant is unavailable.
6 Start the hybrid system and turn the 
air conditioning system on to check 
that the radiator cooling fans oper-
ate and to check for coolant leaks 
from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning 
system is turned on immediately after a 
cold start. Confirm that the fans are oper-
ating by checking the fan sound and air 
flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the 
air conditioning system  on and off repeat-
edly.
(The fans may not oper ate in freezing tem-
peratures.)
7 If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately 
and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the 
nearest Lexus dealer.
8 Check if “Engine Coolant Temp 
High” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact 
your Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the 
nearest Lexus dealer.
If “Hybrid System Overheated” is 
shown on the multi-information dis-
play
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2 Stop the hybrid system and care-
fully lift the hood.
3 After the hybrid system has cooled 
down, inspect the hoses and radia-
tor core (radiato r) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4 The coolant level is satisfactory if it 
is between the “FULL” and “LOW” 
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir “FULL” line
“LOW” line
5 Add coolant if necessary.
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coolant is unavailable.
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After stopping the hybrid system 
and waiting for 5 minutes or more, 
start the hybrid system again and 
check if “Hybrid System Over-
heated” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact your 
Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
The hybrid system temperature has 
dropped and the vehicle may be driven 
normally.
However, if the message appears again fre-
quently, contact your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when 
inspecting under the hood of your 
vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious 
injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the 
hood, do not open  the hood until the 
steam has subsided. The engine com-
partment may be very hot.
●After the hybrid system has been 
turned off, check that the “READY” 
indicator is off. When the hybrid sys-
tem is operating,  the gasoline engine 
may automatically start, or the cooling 
fan may suddenly operate even if the 
gasoline engine stops. Do not touch or 
approach rotating parts such as the 
fan, which may lead to fingers or cloth-
ing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muf-
fler) getting caught,  resulting in serious 
injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir 
cap while the hybrid system and radia-
tor are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant 
could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control 
unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid sys-
tem has cooled down  sufficiently. Adding 
cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too 
quickly can cause dama ge to the hybrid 
system.
■To prevent damage to the cooling sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with 
foreign matter (such as sand or dust 
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.