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7345-2. 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 hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The emission 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
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system

7405-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●
If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used (Even if you use Lexus wheels, the tire
pressure warning system may not work properly with some types of tires.)●
If tire chains are used●
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire: If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor
radio wave signal reception●
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire: If a large metallic object which can interfere
with signal reception is pu t in the luggage compartment■
If the tire pressure warning light freque ntly comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer.■
Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features  P. 825)
CAUTION■
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and
operate using more force than usual.■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury. ●
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately.●
If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust-
ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change
it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus dealer.
●
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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When trouble arises
7435-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
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.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada) Indicates the following:
• The brake fluid level is low; or,
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
A buzzer also sounds.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or,
• The electronically controlled brake system
A buzzer also sounds.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 comes on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact your Lexus dealer.

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When trouble arises
7455-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on th e multi-informa-
tion display. Failure to investigate the cause of the fo llowing warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details
(AWD models) Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight system
Indicates a malfunction in the brake lights system

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When trouble arises
7475-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;
or,
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or,
• The brake assist system
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system
(If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor.Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details

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When trouble arises
7495-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that the back
door is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a
speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), a buzzer
sounds to indicate that
the back door is not yet
fully closed. Close the back door.
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the “POWER”
switch off, and the driver's
door open) Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking
brake is still engaged
If the vehicle reaches a
speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that
the parking brake is still
engaged. Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the washer
fluid level is low Add washer fluid.Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details Correction procedure

7525-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Indicates that there is a
high possibility of a fron-
tal collision, or that the
pre-collision braking
function is operating
A buzzer also sounds.
At the same time,
will appear on
the head-up display (the
image flashes). Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in radar cruise
mode)
A buzzer also sounds.
At the same time,
will appear on
the head-up display (the
image flashes). Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
Indicates that the engine
has overheated
A buzzer also sounds. Stop and check.
(  P. 7 8 8 )Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details Correction procedure

7605-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Sounds
once 
(Flashes) •When the doors
were unlocked
with the
mechanical key
and then the
“POWER”
switch was
pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic
key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even
after the
“POWER”
switch was
pressed two
consecutive
times. Touch the elec-
tronic key to the
“POWER” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal.
Sounds
once 
(Flashes) An attempt was
made to start the
hybrid system
with the shift lever
in an incorrect
position. Shift the shift lever
to P and start the
hybrid system.Interior
buzzer Exterior
buzzer Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details Correction
procedure

7625-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Sounds
once 
(Flashes) The driver's door
was opened and
closed with the
“POWER” switch
turned off and
then the
“POWER” switch
was put in
ACCESSORY
mode twice with-
out the hybrid sys-
tem being started. Press the
“POWER” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal.
During an hybrid
system starting
procedure in the
event that the
electronic key was
not functioning
properly
(  P. 7 8 2 ) , t h e
“POWER” switch
was touched with
the electronic key. Press the
“POWER” switch
within 10 seconds
of the buzzer
sounding.
Sounds
once 
(Flashes) The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“POWER” switch
being pressed. Press the
“POWER” switch
while depressing
the brake pedal
and moving the
steering wheel left
and right.Interior
buzzer Exterior
buzzer Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details Correction
procedure

7645-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire Your vehicle is equipped with a spare ti re. The flat tire can be replaced with
the spare tire.
■ Before jacking up the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.