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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Event data recorder
In a crash or a near car crash eventThe EDR may record some or all of the following information.
● Engine speed
● Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
● Vehicle speed
● To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
● Position of the transmission shift lever
● Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
● Driver's seat position
● SRS airbag deployment data
● SRS airbag system diagnostic data
If your vehicles is equipped with a vehicle stability control (VSC) system
Your Lexus’ Electronic Control U nit (ECU) may contain another EDR.
There are a variety of driving situati ons which include activating the VSC
under which the VSC EDR will reco rd certain information. The VSC
EDR may record some or all of the following information:
● Behavior of the vehicle
● Steering wheel angle
● Vehicle speed
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of
your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal
vehicle performance.
Besides storing data usef ul for troubleshooting, there is an event data
recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or a near car crash event.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate the possibility 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.
Have the vehicle inspected by y our Lexus dealer 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 lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lampIndicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

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Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ........ 162
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......... 139
Air conditioning filter ........................... 291
Air conditioning system (A/C)Air conditioning filter ......................... 291
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 162
Airbags Airbag operating conditions........... 59
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 63
Airbag warning light ........................330
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 59
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 63
General airbag precautions ........... 63
Locations of airbags............................ 57
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 67
Proper driving po sture ............. 55, 63
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 59
Side airbag precautions .................... 63
SRS airbags ............................................. 57
Alarm ............................................................ 52
Antenna ..................................................... 178
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......... 139
Armrest ..................................................... 224
Ashtrays ......................................................217
Audio system Antenna ............................................... 178
AUX adapter........................................ 198
CD player/changer ............................ 181
MP3/WMA disc .................................187
Optimal use........................................... 195 Radio ......................................................... 174
Steering wheel audio switch.......... 199
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................................162
Automatic headlight leveling system ....................................................... 115
Automatic light control system.......... 113
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ..................... 92
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................357
S mode .......................................................94
AUX adapter .......................................... 198
BA (Brake assist) ....................................139
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 383
Battery Checking..................................................271
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................362
Preparing and checking before winter........................................151
Bottle holders......................................... 209
Brake Fluid ...........................................................270
Parking brake..........................................99
Brake assist (BA) ....................................139
Care Exterior ....................................................244
Interior......................................................246
Seat belts ................................................ 247
Cargo capacity........................................ 147
Cargo hooks .......................................... 230
CD changer ............................................... 181A
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CD player................................................... 181
Chains ......................................................... 153
Child restraint system (CRS)Booster seats, definition.................... 68
Booster seats, installation .................. 72
Convertible seats, definition ........... 68
Convertible seats, installation ......... 72
Infant seats, definition ......................... 68
Infant seats, installation........................ 72
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................................75
Installing CRS with seatbelts ........... 72
Installing CRS with top straps .........76
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 63
Battery precautions .............. 273, 364
Child restraint system ........................ 68
Child-protectors..................................... 16
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................33
Installing child restraints .......................71
Moon roof .................................................46
Power window lock switch ............... 41
Power window precautions.............43
Removed electronic key battery precautions ....................................... 294
Seat belt comfort guide....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 35
Seat belt precautions...........................34
Seat heater precautions ........221, 223
Trunk ..............................................................21
Child-protectors ....................................... 16
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 218 Cleaning
Exterior.................................................... 244
Interior ..................................................... 246
Seat belts ................................................ 247
Clock .......................................................... 213
Coat hooks ..............................................228
Compass ..................................................238
Condenser .............................................. 270
Console box ...........................................206
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 365
Cornering assist sensors .................... 133
Cruise control Cruise control......................................... 121
Dynamic radar cruise control........124
Cup holder ............................................. 208
Curtain shield airbags............................ 57
Customizable features .......................395
Daytime running light system ............. 114
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 170
Side mirror.............................................. 170
Dimension................................................ 370
Dinghy towing ............................... 157, 158
Display Dynamic radar cruise control........124
Satellite switch mode .........................214
Trip information ..................................... 110
Warning message .............................334
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............255
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 201
Wattage ................................................. 383
Door pockets..........................................209
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Pre-collision system (PCS) ................ 144
Radar cruise control ............................. 124
Radiator.....................................................270
Radio................................................................ 174
RDS (Radio date system).................... 175
Rear sunshade ........................................225
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .........................310
Wattage ................................................. 383
Rear view mirror Compass ............................................... 238
Rear window defogger ........................ 170
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 293
Fuses ........................................................ 295
Light bulbs ..............................................310
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners .................................... 402
Scuff lighting............................................. 201
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ......................... 31
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .......................................................32
Child restraint system installation ................................................71
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts......................................247
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ........................................................32
How to wear your seat belt............. 30
How your child should wear the seat belt...........................................33
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use..........................32 Reminder light ...................................... 331
Seat belt extenders .............................. 33
Seat belt pretensioners ........................31
Seat heaters .................................220, 222
Seat position memory ............................ 27
Seat ventilators ...................................... 222
Seating capacity ..................................... 150
Seats Child seats/child restraint system installation................................ 71
Cleaning ................................................. 246
Driving position memory .................. 24
Front passenger seat position memory .................................................. 27
Head restraint ......................................... 29
Properly sitting in the seat ................55
Seat adjustment ..................................... 22
Seat adjustment precautions........... 23
Seat heaters .............................. 220, 222
Ventilated seats .................................. 222
Service reminder indicators ............. 106
Shift lever Automatic transmission ..................... 92
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................357
Manual transmission ...........................96
Shift lever lighting .................................. 201
Shift lock system .................................... 357
Shopping bag hooks............................230
Side airbags................................................ 57
Side marker lights Switch.......................................................... 113
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 39
Driving position memory .................. 24
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TrunkExtending a space ............................. 227
Opener........................................................ 19
Trunk light Trunk light ................................................ 20
Wattage ................................................. 383
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .........................310
Switch ......................................................... 98
Wattage ................................................. 383
Vanity lights Vanity lights ............................................ 212
Wattage ................................................. 383
Vanity mirrors ............................................. 212
VDIM (Vehicle dynamics integrated managem ent)................. 139
Vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM) ....................... 139
Vehicle identification number .......... 371
Vehicle stability control (VSC) ........ 139
Ventilators................................................222
VSC (Vehicle stability control) ........ 139
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 329
Downshifting........................................... 95
Open door ............................................ 331
Seat belt reminder ............................ 330
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 330
Brake assist system .......................... 330
Brake system ....................................... 329
Charging system ............................... 330
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 330 Electronic engine control
system ................................................. 330
Low fuel level ........................................ 331
Low tire pressure warning light ......................................................... 331
Master warning light.......................... 331
Open door ............................................. 331
Pre-collision system......................... 330
Pretensioners ...................................... 330
Seat belt reminder light.................... 331
SRS airbags.......................................... 330
Warning messages Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ... 338
AWD system ...................................... 335
Brake assist (BA) .............................. 338
Dynamic radar cruise control........... 335, 339, 339
Engine oil level ....................................339
Engine oil maintenance ..................339
Engine oil pressure ...........................334
Hill-start assist control .................... 338
Hood ........................................................339
Lexus parking assist sensor ...................................... 335, 339
Moon roof .............................................339
Open door ............................................339
Parking brake ......................................339
Pre-collision system............. 335, 339
Smart access system with push-button start ............................345
Steering lock........................................ 335
Tire inflation pressure warning system................... 335, 339
Traction control (TRC) .................. 338
Trunk ........................................................339
Vehicle stability control (VSC).................................................. 338
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