2007 Lexus GS350 warning light

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Electronically Controlled Brake System
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
ABS warning lightMalfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
ECB*1/VSC warning light
Malfunction in:
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The VSC.
Electric power steering system warning light Malfunction in the EPS.
Pre-collision system warning light (if equipped)Malfunction in the pre-collision system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light 
(warning buzzer)
*2
A door or the trunk is not
fully closed.
Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Remaining fuel 
(Approximately 2.6 gal. [10
L, 2.2 Imp.gal.] or less)
Refuel the vehicle.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*2: Open door warning buzzer:
P. 4 6 2
*3: Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt reminder buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds
intermittently for 10 seconds after the ve hicle has reached a speed of at lest 12
mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 20 more seconds.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the front passenger to
fasten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure.Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure.
When the light comes on after
blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning system.
Have the system checked by
your Lexus dealer.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the
master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
Take appropriate action in
accordance with the message
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose? 
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips. 
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
a
s possible.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
●The airbag sensor assembly
●Front airbag sensors
●The curtain shield airbag sensors
●The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
●The driver’s seat position sensor
●Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
●The front passenger occupant classification ECU
●The pressure sensor
●The belt tension sensor
●AIRBAG ON and AIRBAG OFF indicator lights
●Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
●The inflators
●The warning light
●The interconnecting wiring and power sources
■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sen -
sor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pr
essure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air
le
aks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjust -
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light.
CAUTION
■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.
●Vehicles with run-flat tires:
• Decelerate to the lowest appropriate speed as soon as possible. Do not drive
over 55 mph (90 km/h).
• Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have the tire replaced 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.
●Vehicles with standard tires:
• Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is
flat, change to 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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
Multi-information display
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
.
If any of the warning light turns on again after pe rforming the following
actions, contact your Lexus dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. The following warnings indicate the pos
sibility of damage to
the vehicle that may lead to an acci dent. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected by y our Lexus dealer immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning messa ge is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failing to investigate the cause of the follo
wing 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 eDetails
(Flashing)
Abnormal engine oil pressure.
The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(4WD models)
Malfunction in the 4WD system.
Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem.

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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Malfunction in the rear lights system.
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.The tire pressure warning light will blink for 1 minute
and then stay on.
(Flashing)
Malfunction in the steering lock system.
(GS430, if equipped)
Malfunction in the active stabilizer suspension sys-
tem.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The system will be disabled in th
e following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not regis -
tered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is more than 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar).
The system may be disabled in the
following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If the tire pressure warning select switch is set to a different tire setting.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or
wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on af
ter blinking for 1 minute frequently
when the engine switch is turned to “IG-ON” mode, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
■Precaution when insta lling a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not operate properly.