1992 Lexus ES300 parking brake

GAUGES, METERS AND WARNING LIGHTS
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26The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To set the A trip meter to zero, display the A meter reading,
then push the “RESET” button. The same applies for the
B trip meter.
The data of the trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical
power source is disconnected
WARNING LIGHTS AND
BUZZERS
IF THIS LIGHT OR
BUZZER COMES ON...DO THIS
(a) If parking brake is off,
stop and check.
(b) Fasten seat belts.
(Light and buzzer)
(c) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer immediately.
(d) Stop and check.
(e) Stop and check.
(f) Add engine oil.

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DO THISIF THIS LIGHT OR
BUZZER COMES ON...
(g) Take vehicle to Lexus
healer.
(h) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(i) Close all doors.
(j) Replace bulb.
(k) Low fuel level warning light Fill up tank.
(l) Key reminder buzzer Remove ignition key.
(m) Moon roof Close moon roof.
reminder buzzer
(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 then 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 that the parking brake has not caused the
warning light to come on, confirm 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 stop for repairs.

If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for
repairs. (For towing information, see page 132.)
CAUTION:
It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the
brake fluid level is low.

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How to check all the warning lights
(except the low fuel level warning light):
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the doors
The open door warning light should come on.
3. Close the door.
The open door warning light should go off.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do not start the engine.
All the warning lights except the open door warning light, low
fuel level warning light and rear light failure warning light should
come on. The anti-lock brake system warning light goes off
after 3 seconds. The SRS airbag warning light goes off after 6
seconds.
5. Turn the key to “START”.
The rear light failure warning light should come on.
If any warning light or buzzer does not function, either the bulb
is burned out or the circuit is in need of repair. Have it checked
by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT
CONTROL
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
turn the knob with the headlight switch turned to the first
or second clickstop.