warning light LEXUS RX350 2015 Owner's Manual

6894-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care ■
The initialization operation ●
Make sure to carry out initialization af ter adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold before carrying out initialization or tire infla-
tion pressure adjustment.●
If you have accidentally turned the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off during
initialization, it is not necessary to pres s the reset switch again as initialization
will restart automatically when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been
turned to IGNITION ON mode for the next time.●
If you accidentally press the reset switch when initialization is not necessary,
adjust the tire inflation pressure to th e specified level when the tires are cold,
and conduct initialization again.■
When the initialization of the tire pressure warning system has failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the following cases,
the settings have not been recorded and the system will not operate properly. If
repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are unsuccessful, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ●
When operating the tire pressure warnin g reset switch, the tire pressure warn-
ing light does not blink 3 times. ●
After carrying out the initialization proc edure, the tire pressure warning light
blinks for 1 minute then stays on after driving for 20 minutes.

6914-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care CAUTION■
Tire pressure warning system operation
The tire pressure warning system may not provide warning immediately if a tire
bursts or if sudden air leakage occurs.■
When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause
damage to parts of the drive train, as we ll as dangerous handling characteristics,
which may lead to an accident resu lting in death or serious injury.●
Do not mix tires of different makes, mode ls or tread patterns. Also, do not mix
tires of remarkably different treadwear.●
Do not use tire sizes other th an those recommended by Lexus.●
Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply tires).●
Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.●
Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.●
Do not tow if your vehicle has a compact spare tire installed.■
When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not push the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting the tire
inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light
may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when
the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.

7124-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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ECU-IG1 NO. 1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
steering sensor, shift lock control sys-
tem, tilt and telescopic steering, auto-
matic transmission system, power
back door, pre-collision system, vehi-
cle stability control system, tire pres-
sure warning system8
S/ROOF 30 A Moon roof9
FUEL OPN 7. 5 A Fuel filler door opener10
PSB 30 A Pre-collision seat belt11
TI & TE 30 A Tilt and telescopic steering system12
DR LOCK 10 A13
FR FOG 7. 5 A Front fog lights14
P-S E AT L H 30 A Po w e r s e a t ( l e f t - s i d e )15
4WD 7. 5 A AW D s y s t e m16
INVERTER 20 A Po w e r o u t l e t17
RR FOG 7. 5 A18
D/L ALT B 25 A Multiplex communication system,
power door lock system, power back
door19
EPS 10 A Electric power steering system20
ECU-IG1 NO. 2 10 A Intuitive parking assist, AWD system,
pre-collision seat beltFuse Ampere Circuit

When trouble arises
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7335-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............... 734
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ...................................... 735
If you think something is
wrong ....................................... 742
Fuel pump shut off system.... 743 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .................................. 744
If a warning message is
displayed................................ 754
If you have a flat tire................ 774
If the engine will not start .... 789
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ......................... 791
If you lose your keys .............. 792
If the electronic key does
not operate properly.......... 793
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ............................. 796
If your vehicle overheats ..... 799
If the vehicle becomes
stuck........................................ 802
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ............................ 804

7445-2. 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 in dicates 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
 P. 7 5 9
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the po ssibility 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 light Warning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake 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.
Warning light Warning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging systemCalmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on
or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not nec-
essarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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When trouble arises
7455-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the
system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. Warning light Warning 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 light
Indicates 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

7465-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes) Pre-collision system warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the sys-
tem is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly wh en the system is operating.
(  P. 2 7 8 )
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is dis-
abled. (  P. 2 7 9 )
• The light will turn on when the system cannot temporarily
be used. (  P. 7 5 9 )
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
•The TRAC system; or
• The hill-start assist control systemWarning light Warning light/Details

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When trouble arises
7475-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to co rrect the suspected problem, check
that the warning light goes off.Warning light Warning light/Details Correction procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
* 1
Indicates that one or more of
the doors is not fully closed. Check that all the doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 2.8 gal. (10.7
L, 2.3 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.
(On the instru-
ment panel) Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
* 2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt. Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center
panel) Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
* 2
Warns the front passenger to
fasten his/her seat belt. Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the
master warning system has
detected a malfunction.  P. 7 5 4

7485-2. Steps to take in an emergency
* 1
: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is not
fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
(  P. 7 5 9 )
* 2
: Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds
intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20
km/h). Then, if the seat be lt is still unfastened, the bu zzer will sound in a differ-
ent tone for 20 more seconds. Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure
such as
• Natural causes (  P. 7 5 0 )
• Flat tire (  P. 7 74 ) Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure (including the full-size
spare tire) to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a
few minutes. In case the light
does not turn off even if the
tire inflation pressure is
adjusted, have the system
checked by your Lexus
dealer.
When the light comes on after
blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system
(  P. 7 5 1 ) Have the system checked by
your Lexus dealer.Warning light Warning light/Details Correction procedure

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When trouble arises
7495-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 lamp 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.■
SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airb ag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors,
side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield and rear side airbag sensors,
door sensors, driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front
passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIR BAG OFF” in dicator light, front pass enger's seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. (  P. 1 1 9 )■
Front passenger detection sensor, passen ger seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer ●
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the 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 sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.■
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insuffic ient or the voltage temporarily drops,
the electric power steering system warn ing light may come on and the warning
buzzer may sound.
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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.