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(h) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See ºFuel gaugeº on
page 38 for instructions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See ºFuel tank
capº on page 69 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine electrical
system, automatic transmission electrical system or electronic
throttle control system.
If it comes on while you are driving in case ªcº., have your
vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
If this lamp comes on and the engine speed does not increase
with the accelerator pedal depressed down to about the middle
position, there may be a problem somewhere in your electronic
throttle control system.
At this time, if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly
and slowly, you can drive your vehicle at low speeds. Have
your Lexus checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system
is corrected during low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and the ignition key is
turned to ªACCº or ªLOCKº position.
(i) ºABSº Warning Light
The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ªONº
position. If the anti±lock brake system and the brake assist
system work properly, the light turns off after a few seconds.
Thereafter, if either of the systems malfunctions, the light
comes on again.
When the ªABSº warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the anti±lock brake system, the brake
assist system, the traction control system and/or the vehicle
skid control system do/does not operate, but the brake system
still operates conventionally.
When the ªABSº warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the anti±lock brake system does not
operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden
braking or braking on slippery road surfaces.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates
a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the
warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned
to the ªONº position, or remains on.
The light comes on while you are driving.
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(n) Automatic Headlight Leveling System
Warning Light
This light warns that when there is a problem somewhere
in the automatic headlight leveling system.
If it comes on, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
(o) Vehicle Skid Control System Warning
Lights
These lights warn that when there is a problem somewhere in
the vehicle skid control system, traction control system or
brake assist system.
If the ºVSCº warning light and ºVSC OFFº indicator light come
on, have your vehicle checked by Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
The lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to ºONº,
and will go off after about a few seconds.
The lights may stay on for 60 seconds after the ignition key is
turned to the ªONº position. It is normal if they go out after a
while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the lights.
It is normal if they go out after a few seconds.
If the ºVSCº warning light and ºVSC OFFº indicator light come
on, the vehicle skid control system does not activate, however,
it is no problem to continue your driving.
(p) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the
driver's door with the ignition key in the ºACCº or ºLOCKº
position.
