2010 Lexus IS250 warning light

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label).
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label [tire and load information label], you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is sig-
nificantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling
and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction tell-
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) to continue to function properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. 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.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(Flashing)
Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.
The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashing and then con-
tinuously on)
(Flashing)
(If equipped)Indicates that the radar
cruise control system is
unable to judge vehicle-
to-vehicle distance.
• Switch the driving mode
to either the normal or
power mode.
• If the windshield wipers
are on, turn them off or
set them to either the
intermittent or the slow
mode.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehi-
cle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in radar cruise
mode).
Slow the vehicle by apply-
ing the brakes.
■Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. (P. 4 0 3 )
■Warning light display in radar cruise mode
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases.
●When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
●When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
●Immediately after cruise control speed is set
●At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check
that the warning light turns off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once
(Comes on for 10 seconds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that an
attempt was made
to start the engine
without the elec-
tronic key being
present, or the
electronic key was
not functioning
normally.
Start the engine
with the elec-
tronic key
present.
*
Once3 times
(Flashing)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Confirm the loca-
tion of the elec-
tronic key.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire. (P. 5 2 9 )
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated. Also, if you
replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the
light remains on.
■If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the front of the vehicle. Perform the following steps
and fit tire chains to the rear tires.
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 4 1 6 )
STEP1
STEP2
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front-lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
AW DAll Wheel Drive
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + SMud and Snow
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................220
ABS.............................................................. 196
AFS .............................................................. 166
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 166
Air conditioning filter ........................... 431
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ......................... 431
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 220
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 96
Airbag precautions for your
child.......................................................... 99
Airbag warning light .........................472
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 96
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 99
Front passenger occupant
classification system....................... 104
General airbag precautions ........... 99
Locations of airbags............................ 93
Modification and disposal of
airbags .................................................. 103
Proper driving posture ............... 91, 99
Side airbag operating
conditions.............................................. 96
Side airbag precautions .................... 99
SRS airbags ............................................. 93
Alarm ........................................................... 88
Antenna ....................................................238
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 196
Armrest .....................................................354
Ashtrays ....................................................345
Audio input .............................................. 275Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 238
AUX adapter .......................................275
Bluetooth
® audio ............................. 280
CD player/changer ........................... 241
iPod
®...................................................... 256
MP3/WMA disc............................... 248
Optimal use .......................................... 273
Portable music player ......................275
Radio ........................................................233
Steering wheel audio switch......... 277
USB memory .......................................264
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 220
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 167
Automatic light control system.........165
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ................... 139
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 503
S mode ..................................................... 142
AUX adapter ......................................... 275
Back-up lights
Wattage ................................................. 534
Battery
Checking................................................. 410
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ................................................. 509
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 210
Bottle holders......................................... 338
Bluetooth
® audio .................................280
Bluetooth® phone ............................... 298
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Alphabetical index
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................................... 175
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 179
Cup holder ..............................................336
Curtain shield airbags............................ 93
Customizable features ...................... 550
Daytime running light system ........... 166
Defogger
Rear window ........................................ 228
Side mirror ............................................ 228
Dimension ................................................520
Dinghy towing ............................... 215, 216
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 179
Satellite switch mode ....................... 342
Trip information ..................................... 161
Warning message............................ 480
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............394
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights......................... 329
Wattage.................................................. 534
Door pockets......................................... 338
Doors
Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 76
Side mirrors ..............................................73
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 473
Driving
Correct posture ...................................... 91
Procedures ............................................. 124
Driving position memory ...................... 53Electric power steering........................196
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................505
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start .................501
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 503
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ................................................. 509
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 471
If the warning light turns on............ 471
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 480
If you have a flat tire .........................492
If you lose your keys ........................ 504
If you think something is
wrong ...................................................467
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................505
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 515
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ........... 517
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................................... 461
If your vehicle overheats.................. 512
Emergency flashers
Switch ...................................................... 460
Engine
Compartment ..................................... 400
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Hood ........................................................397
How to start the engine ................... 134
Identification number ........................ 521
If the engine will not start .................501
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Overheating .......................................... 512
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