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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 7 0
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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Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that the trunk is
not fully closed. flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that trunk is not fully
closed (with the vehicle
having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Close the trunk.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon
roof is not fully closed
(with the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and the driver’s
door opened).
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking
brake is still engaged.
flashes and a
buzzer sounds to indi-
cate that the parking
brake is still engaged
(with the vehicle having
reached a speed of 3
mph [5 km/h]).
Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the washer
fluid level is low.Add washer fluid.

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6-1. Specifications
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50
kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *14.3 in. (110 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.08 in. (1.0  2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  9 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Back-up lightsWattage ................................................... 412
Battery Checking ............................................... 296
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 394
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................184
Bottle holders .........................................236
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 294
Parking brake ........................................ 129
Brake assist ............................................... 169
Care Exterior ................................................... 268
Interior....................................................... 271
Seat belts ................................................ 272
Cargo capacity ...................................... 180
Cargo hooks .......................................... 253
CD changer ........................................... 209
CD player................................................ 209
Chains......................................................... 184 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition .................... 94
Booster seats, installation ...............100
Convertible seats, definition ............ 94
Convertible seats, installation .......100
Front passenger occupant
classification system .........................89
Infant seats, definition .......................... 94
Infant seats, installation .....................100
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages...........................................99
Installing CRS with seat belts ........ 100
Installing CRS with top straps....... 104
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................84
Battery precautions ..............297, 396
Child restraint system ......................... 94
Child-protectors ...................................38
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................55
Installing child restraints.....................98
Moon roof precautions...................... 67
Power window lock switch .............. 63
Power window precautions ............ 64
Removed electronic key battery precautions..........................................321
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 53
Seat belt extender precautions...... 57
Seat belt precautions ..........................56
Seat heater precautions.................. 247
Trunk precautions................................. 43B
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First-aid kit storage belt .....................253
Floor mat .................................................. 252
FluidBrake........................................................ 294
Washer ................................................... 299
Fog lights
Switch ........................................................145
Wattage.................................................... 412
Foot well lights ....................................... 227
Front fog lights Switch ........................................................145
Wattage.................................................... 412
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................89
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light..................................... 358
Front seats Adjustment............................................... 44
Driving position memory.................. 45
Seat position memory ........................ 49
Front turn signal lights Switch ........................................................128
Wattage.................................................... 412
Fuel
Capacity.................................................405
Fuel gauge ................................................131
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 352
Gas station information..................456
Information.............................................. 413
Refueling ................................................... 68
Fuel door .....................................................68
Fuel filler door ...........................................68
Fuel pump shut off system .................352
Fuses .......................................................... 322 Garage door opener .......................... 256
Gas station information ..................... 456
Gauges ........................................................ 131
Glove box ..................................................231
Glove box light ...................................... 232
Hazard lights
Switch.......................................................344
Head restraints Adjusting ................................................... 51
Headlight aim ......................................... 336
Headlight cleaner...................................149
Headlights Discharge headlights
precautions ........................................342
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 338
Switch........................................................ 142
Wattage ................................................... 412
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................................246
Side mirrors............................................198
Hill-start assist control ..........................169
Hood .......................................................... 283
Hooks
Cargo...................................................... 253
Coat ........................................................... 251
Shopping bag ..................................... 253
Horn ............................................................ 130FG
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....................................... 355
Open door ..........................................358
Seat belt reminder ............................358
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 356
Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light.........358
Brake assist system .......................... 356
Brake system ....................................... 355
Charging system ............................... 356
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 356
Low fuel level.......................................358
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 356
Master warning light ........................358
Open door ...........................................358
Pre-collision system ......................... 356
Pretensioners ...................................... 356
Seat belt reminder light ..................358
SRS airbags .......................................... 356
Tire pressure warning
light........................................................358 Warning messages
Dynamic radar
cruise control........................367, 370
Engine oil level ....................................370
Engine oil maintenance ..................370
Engine oil pressure .......................... 366
Engine oil temperature .................. 366
Hill-start assist control .................... 369
Hood ........................................................370
Intuitive parking assist ..........367, 370
Moon roof .............................................370
Open door ............................................370
Parking brake ......................................370
Pre-collision system..............367, 370
Smart access system with push-button start ............................ 375
Steering lock......................................... 367
Tire pressure warning system....................367, 370
Traction control ................................. 369
Trunk ........................................................370
Vehicle stability control ................. 369
Washer fluid .........................................370
Washer
Checking ...............................................299
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................... 184
Switch........................................................ 146
Washing and waxing ...........................268W
*: 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 5If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
P. 3 5 5P. 3 5 6
P. 3 5 8
or
P. 3 5 6P. 3 5 8
P. 3 5 8P. 3 5 8
P. 3 5 6P. 3 5 6
P. 3 5 8P. 3 5 6
P. 3 5 6P. 3 5 8
P. 3 5 8
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