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or
29 (f) Stop and check.
(g) Add engine oil.
(h) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(i) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(j) Close all doors.
(k) Replace bulb.
(l) Take vehicle to Lexus
dealer.
(m) Add washer fluid.(n) Low fuel level Fill up tank.
warning light
(o) Key reminder buzzer Remove key.
(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 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 the parking brake has not caused the warning
light to come on, check to see 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 shop for repairs.
If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for
repairs. (For towing information, see page 170.)
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31 The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the
battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower,
radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Lexus dealer or
repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken
or loose.
(f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pressure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road
to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Lexus
dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or
it may come on briefly after a hard slop. There is no cause for
concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated
slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is
riot designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be
checked using the oil level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on − even
for one block. It may ruin the engine.
(g) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil level is too low. Add oil as
soon as possible. (For Instructions, see “Checking the engine
oil level” on page 203.)
NOTICE
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will
damage the engine.
(h) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp warns that there is a problem somewhere in your
engine electrical system.
If it comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle
checked / repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
(i) “ABS” Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”, and
will go off after about 3 seconds. This light warns that there is
a problem somewhere ire your anti−lock brake system. When
the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning
light is off), the brake system operates conventionally but
without anti−lock function.
If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle
checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
(j) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains or until all the doors are completely closed.
