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■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. 511, 521)
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3-7. Other interior features
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Indicator and warning lights
Operation indicator light
If your subscription has expired,
the operation indicator light will go
off.
Warning light
If the warning light (red light)
comes on, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Airbag deployment notification
If an airbag deploys, an emergency call is automatically placed to the Lexus
Link Call Center, and your vehicle’s location is identified. The Lexus Link
Advisor will attempt to contact you and assess the situation. The Advisor
can quickly contact the nearest emergency services provider, describe the
situation and request that assistance be sent to your location.
The Lexus Link Advisor can, if requested, connect you to an emergency ser-
vices operator.
Emergency assistance
When you press the button, a priority call is placed to the Lexus Link
Call Center with your vehicle’s location. At the Call Center, the Lexus Link
Advisor can determine your vehicle’s location, communicate with you, and,
if appropriate, contact the nearest emergency service provider.
If you have accidentally pressed the button, tell the Lexus Link Advisor that you
are not experiencing an emergency.
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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.
*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
→ P. 5 2 5
Stop the vehicl e immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehicle
that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Lexus dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) *1
•Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake 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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning lightMalfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
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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■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not sitting in
the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
●The airbag sensor assembly
●Front airbag sensors
●The curtain shield and rear side airbag sensors
●The side and curtain shield airbag sensors
●The front passenger occupant classification ECU
●“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
●The pressure sensor
●The belt tension sensor
●The seat belt buckle switches
●The driver’s seat position sensor
●The inflators
●The warning light
●The interconnecting wiring and power sources
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failure 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.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem.
Malfunction in the rear lights system.
(Flashing)
Malfunction in the steering lock system.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................248
ABS.............................................................. 214
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 149
Active stabilizer suspension system...................................................... 214
Adaptive variable
suspension system ............................. 213
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .......................469
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 248
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions......... 106
Airbag precautions for your child............................................... 110
Airbag warning light ........................... 511
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................................113
General airbag pr ecautions ........... 110
Locations of airbags.......................... 103
Modification and disposal of airbags .....................................................114
Proper driving posture ...................... 101
Side airbag precautions .................... 110
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ..................... 106
SRS airbags ........................................... 103
Alarm ............................................................98
Antenna .................................................... 267
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 214
Armrest.................................................... 388
Ashtrays ................................................... 383
Audio input ............................................... 319 Audio system
Antenna...................................................267
Audio input............................................. 319
Cassette player ...................................270
CD player/changer .......................... 274
DVD information .............................. 302
DVD player/changer ..................... 283
DVD video/audio............................. 286
MP3/WMA disc................................279
Optimal use ........................................... 314
Portable music player ....................... 319
Radio ......................................................... 261
Steering switches .............................. 320
Video CD ............................................. 298
Automatic headlight leveling system ....................................................... 171
Automatic light control system.........169
Back-up lights Wattage ..................................................573
Battery 12 volt battery .......................................447
Checking................................................447
Hybrid battery
(Traction battery)...............................28
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 553
Preparing and checking
before winter..................................... 232
Bluetooth
®.............................................. 328
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 446
Parking brake........................................ 157
Brake assist ...............................................214
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CareExterior ................................................... 420
Interior..................................................... 423
Seat belts ................................................424
Cargo capacity ...................................... 227
Cargo hooks .......................................... 392
CD player/changer ............................. 274
Chains....................................................... 233
Child-protectors ..................................... 55
Child restraint system Definition.................................................... 121
Installation................................................ 125
Installing CRS with lower anchors ................................................. 126
Installing CRS with seatbelts ......... 128
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 133
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 110
Battery precautions..............449, 556
Child restraint system ......................... 121
Child-protectors................................... 55
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ............................................ 77
Installing child restraints ................... 125
Moon roof precautions ..................... 90
Power window lock switch ............. 85
Power window precautions............ 87
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ........................................473
Seat belt comfort guide......................75
Seat belt precautions.......................... 78
Seat heater precautions ................ 387
Trunk precautions .................................. 61
Cigarette lighter ................................... 384 Cleaning
Exterior....................................................420
Interior ..................................................... 423
Seat belts ................................................ 424
Clock .......................................................... 381
Coin holder ............................................. 377
Compass ................................................. 400
Condenser .............................................. 445
Console box ........................................... 374
Cooling system Engine overheating...........................557
Cruise control
Cruise control........................................179
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 183
Cup holders ............................................ 377
Curtain shield airbags.......................... 103
Customizable features ...................... 590
Daytime running light system ........... 170
Defogger Rear window ........................................256
Side mirror.............................................256
Dimension................................................ 564
Dinghy towing ........................................ 237
Display Energy flow .............................................. 29
Multi-information display ................ 166
Touch screen .......................................240
Trip information ....................................167
Warning message.............................. 519
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 432
Door courtesy lights ............................ 369
Door pocket............................................ 378C
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DoorsDoor lock.................................. 39, 51, 54
Rear door child protector ................ 55
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ...... 512
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 66
Driving
Correct posture .................................... 101
Procedures ............................................ 138
DVD player/changer..........................283
Electric power steering ....................... 214
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ................... 550
Replacing battery ...............................472
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ............... 510
If a warning message is displayed ............................................. 519
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ................... 550
If the hybrid system
will not start ....................................... 547
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P”................................548
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged .......................................553
If you have a flat tire ............ 536, 546
If you lose your keys.........................549
If you think something is
wrong ................................................... 507
If your vehicle becomes stuck.... 560
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................................... 501
If your vehicle overheats ................ 557
Energy monitor......................................... 29 Engine
ACCESSORY mode .....................149
Compartment ..................................... 438
Hood ....................................................... 435
How to start the hybrid system..................................... 148
If the hybrid system will not start ........................................547
Overheating ........................................ 557
Power (ignition) switch .................... 148
Engine compartment cover ............. 439
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 159
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................................ 569
Checking................................................444
Preparing and checking before winter..................................... 232
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 567
Checking............................................... 440
Preparing and checking
before winter..................................... 232
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 442
Enhanced vehicle stability control .....................................................214
Event data recorder ............................508
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 392
Floor mats ..................................................391
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 446
Washer..................................................... 451
Fog lights
Switch .........................................................172
Wattage ..................................................573
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