2008 Lexus IS F warning lights

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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■The pre-collision system is operational when
●Pre-collision seat belt (linked to the radar sensor)
• Vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or oncomingvehicle exceeds about 18 mph (30 km/h).
• The front occupants are wearing a seat belt.
●Pre-collision seat belts (linked to brake operation)
• Vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h).
• The system detects sudden braking or skidding.
• The front occupants are wearing a seat belt.
●Pre-collision brake assist
• Vehicle speed is above 18 mph (30 km/h).
• The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehicle is greater than 18 to 24 mph (30 to 40 km/h).
• The brake pedal is depressed.
■Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no danger of collision
●When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
●When driving over a narrow iron bridge
●When there is a metal object on the road surface
●When driving on an uneven road surface
●When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left-turn
●When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
When the system is activated in the situations described above there is also a possi-
bility that the seat belts will retract quickly and the brakes will be applied with a force
greater than normal. When the seat belt is locked in the retracted position, stop the
vehicle in a safe place, release the seat belt and refasten.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. ( →P. 350, 360)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30 APo w e r s e a t
2A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO. 110 ADisplay
5FUEL OPEN10 AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO. 27. 5 A
7PSB30 APre-collision seat belt
8S/ROOF25 AMoon roof
9TA I L10 ATail lights, license plate lights, parking
lights, rear side marker lights
10PA N E L7. 5 ASwitch illumination, air conditioning
system, display
11RR FOG7. 5 A
12ECU-IG LH10 A
Cruise control, air conditioning sys-
tem, electric power steering, shift lock
system, moon roof, tire inflation pres-
sure warning system
13FR S/HTR LH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
→P. 3 6 5
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and per-
form the following actions:
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.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turns on again after performing the follow-
ing actions, contact your Lexus dealer.

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Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors ......................................38
Cigarette lighter....................................240
CleaningExterior ................................................... 264
Interior ..................................................... 267
Seat belts................................................268
Clock .........................................................235
Coat hooks .............................................. 249
Compass ..................................................259
Condenser ..............................................290
Console box ...........................................228
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 392
Cornering assist sensors .................... 160
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 147
Dynamic radar crui se control ...... 150
Cup holders ............................................230
Curtain shield airbags............................ 77
Customizable features ....................... 424 Daytime running light system ........... 140
Defogger
Rear window ......................................... 194
Side mirrors............................................ 194
Dimension ...............................................398
Dinghy towing......................................... 183
Display Dynamic radar crui se control.......150
Satellite switch mode........................236
Trip information.................................... 136
Warning message ............................ 360
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 276
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .........................223
Wattage ................................................. 408
Door pockets ......................................... 232
Doors Door glasses............................................ 62
Door lock .................................22, 34, 37
Side mirrors............................................. 60
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 353
Driving Correct posture.....................................75
Procedures.............................................106
Driving position memory...................... 45D

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Warning buzzersBrake system .......................................350
Open door .......................................... 353
Seat belt reminder ............................ 353
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ....................351
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light......... 353
Brake assist system ............................ 351
Brake system .......................................350
Charging system ................................. 351
Electric power steering warning light ....................................... 351
Low fuel level....................................... 353
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 351
Master warning light ........................ 353
Open door ........................................... 353
Pre-collision system ........................... 351
Pretensioners ........................................ 351
Seat belt reminder light .................. 353
SRS airbags ............................................351
Tire pressure warning
light........................................................ 353 Warning messages
Dynamic radar
cruise control....................... 362, 365
Engine oil level ................................... 365
Engine oil maintenance ................. 365
Engine oil pressure ............................ 361
Engine oil temperature .................... 361
Hill-start assist control .....................364
Hood ....................................................... 365
Intuitive parking assist ......... 362, 365
Moon roof ............................................ 365
Open door ........................................... 365
Parking brake ..................................... 365
Pre-collision system............. 362, 365
Smart access system with push-button start ............................370
Steering lock......................................... 362
Tire pressure warning system................... 362, 365
Traction control ..................................364
Trunk ....................................................... 365
Vehicle stability control ..................364
Washer fluid ........................................ 365
Washer
Checking ...............................................295
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................180
Switch........................................................ 143
Washing and waxing ........................... 264W
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

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What to do if...
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A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 3 5 0If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
P. 3 5 0P. 3 5 1
P. 3 5 3
or
P. 3 5 1P. 3 5 3
P. 3 5 3P. 3 5 3
P. 3 5 1P. 3 5 1
P. 3 5 3P. 3 5 1
P. 3 5 1P. 3 5 3
P. 3 5 3
Brake system warning lightMalfunction indicator lamp
“ABS” warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Low fuel level warning lightMaster warning light
SRS warning lightElectric power steering warning
light
Open door warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Charging system warning
lightTire pressure warning light
Automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture warning light