2011 Lexus ES350 warning light

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■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 warned. 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 front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles with com-
pact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the following steps
and fit tire chains to the front tires.Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( →P. 396)
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the vehicle
suddenly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A /CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AFSAdaptive Front lighting System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent data recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
G AW RGross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/MEmission inspection and maintenance
L ATC HLower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LEDLight Emitting Diode
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBEMethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Warning System
TRACTraction Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ........................................................... 208
ABS............................................................... 177
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 148
AFS .............................................................. 148
Air conditioning filter ..........................409
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .......................409
Automatic air conditioning system ..................................................208
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions...........88
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 92
Airbag warning light ........................ 446
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 89
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................................... 92
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 97
General airbag precautions ........... 92
Locations of airbags............................ 86
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 96
Proper driving posture ............. 84, 92
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 89
Side airbag precautions .................... 92
SRS airbags ............................................. 86 Alarm ..............................................................81
Antenna .................................................... 223
Anti-lock brake system ........................ 177
Armrest .................................................... 334
Ashtray...................................................... 327
Audio input.............................................. 258
Audio system
Antenna...................................................223
Audio input........................................... 258
AUX port .............................................. 258
CD player/changer ..........................226
iPod .......................................................... 240
MP3/WMA disc................................233
Optimal use ......................................... 256
Portable music player ..................... 258
Radio ......................................................... 219
Steering wheel audio switch........ 259
USB memory ....................................... 247
USB port ....................................240, 247
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................................208
Automatic headlight leveling
system ......................................................149
Automatic light control system......... 147
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ................... 130
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 478
S mode ....................................................... 131
AUX port................................................. 258
Auxiliary box .......................................... 323A

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Daytime running light system............ 149
DefoggerRear window.......................................... 215
Side mirror .............................................. 215
Dimension ................................................492
Dinghy towing ....................................... 204
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ...... 158
Trip information .................................... 143
Warning message ............................ 455
Do-it-yourself maintenance.............. 374
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 314
Wattage .................................................. 501
Doors Door glasses........................................... 68
Door lock ............................... 26, 38, 40
Side mirrors............................................. 66
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 447
Driving Break-in tips .............................................119
Correct posture .................................... 84
Procedures .............................................. 118
Winter driving tips ................................191
Driving position memory ......................49 Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ........................... 480
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 480
If the engine will not start................ 476
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................478
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................................ 483
If the warning buzzer sounds ......445
If the warning light turns on...........445
If the warning message is
displayed............................................ 455
If you have a flat tire ......................... 467
If you lose your keys ......................... 479
If you think something is
wrong .....................................................441
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 489
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 490
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................................................435
If your vehicle overheats ............... 486DE

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USB port........................................240, 247
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................................... 325
Wattage................................................... 501
Vanity mirrors ........................................325
Vehicle identification number .........493
Vehicle stability control........................177
Ventilators ............................................... 332
Voice command switch......................286
VSC .............................................................. 177 Warning buzzers
Brake system....................................... 445
Downshifting.......................................... 132
Open door ........................................... 447
Seat belt reminder .............................447
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .................. 446
Brake assist system .......................... 446
Brake system....................................... 445
Charging system ............................... 446
Low fuel level........................................ 447
Low tire pressure warning light......................................................... 447
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 446
Master warning light.........................447
Open door ............................................ 447
Pre-collision system......................... 446
Pretensioners ...................................... 446
Seat belt reminder light ................... 447
SRS airbags.......................................... 446U
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What to do if...
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■Warning lights
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 4 5If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
or or
P. 4 4 5P. 446
P. 4 4 7
or
P. 446
or
P. 4 4 7P. 4 4 7
P. 446P. 4 4 7
P. 4 4 7P. 446
P. 446P. 4 4 7
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 light
SRS warning lightMaster warning light
Open door warning lightPre-collision system warn-
ing light
Charging system warning
lightTire pressure warning light