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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning lightMalfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning lightMalfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
(GS460)
ECB (Electronically controlled brake system) warning light Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system.
Electric power steering system warning lightMalfunction in the EPS.
“PCS” warning light (if equipped)
Malfunction in the pre-collision system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.
■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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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 624
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................. 625
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) .............................. 627

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 246
ABS.............................................................. 199
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 134
Active stabilizer suspension system...................................................... 199
Adaptive variable
suspension system ............................. 198
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ....................... 479
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................. 246
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions........... 95
Airbag precautions for your child............................................... 99
Airbag warning light ........................535
Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................................102
General airbag precautions ........... 99
Locations of airbags............................ 92
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................. 103
Proper driving posture ...................... 90
Side airbag precautions .................... 99
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ....................... 95
SRS airbags ............................................. 92 Alarm............................................................ 87
Antenna .................................................... 266
Anti-lock brake system ........................199
Armrest .................................................... 402
Ashtrays.................................................... 397
Audio input.............................................. 328
Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 266
Audio input........................................... 328
AUX port .............................................. 328
Bluetooth
® audio..............................308
CD player/changer ......................... 269
DVD information ...............................297
DVD player/changer ..................... 280
DVD video/audio............................. 280
iPod ............................................................ 316
MP3/WMA disc................................276
Optimal use ..........................................326
Portable music player ..................... 328
Radio ....................................................... 260
Steering switches ...............................329
USB memory ........................................ 316
Video CD ..............................................294
Automatic headlight leveling
system ......................................................157
Automatic light control system........ 155
Automatic transmission If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ............................... 569
Mode select switch ............................ 138
S mode ..................................................... 139
AUX port................................................. 328
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Back-up lightsWattage .................................................598
Battery 12 volt battery ...................................... 459
Checking ............................................... 459
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged ........................................ 574
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 218
Bluetooth
® audio ................................. 308
Bluetooth
® phone ............................... 332
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 457
Parking brake ........................................ 143
Brake assist ............................................... 199
Care Exterior ................................................... 430
Interior..................................................... 433
Seat belts ............................................... 434
Cargo capacity ....................................... 213
Cargo hooks .......................................... 408
CD player/changer .............................269
Chains......................................................... 219
Child-protectors ......................................44
Child restraint system Definition..................................................109
Installation..................................................113
Installing CRS with lower anchors ................................................... 114
Installing CRS with seatbelts ...........116
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 120 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................99
Battery precautions ............. 460, 577
Child restraint system ....................... 109
Child-protectors ................................... 44
How your child should wear
the seatbelt............................................66
Installing child restraints..................... 113
Moon roof precautions....................... 81
Power window lock switch .............. 75
Power window precautions ............ 75
Removed electronic key battery
precautions....................................... 483
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 64
Seat belt precautions .......................... 67
Seat heater precautions.................. 401
Trunk precautions................................ 50
Cigarette lighter................................... 398
Cleaning Exterior................................................... 430
Interior .....................................................433
Seat belts ................................................434
Clock .........................................................395
Coin holder .............................................390
Compass ................................................... 418
Condenser .............................................. 457
Console box .......................................... 388
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 578
Cruise control
Cruise control....................................... 165
Dynamic radar cruise control....... 169
Cup holders ............................................. 391
Curtain shield airbags............................ 92
Customizable features ........................ 616
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Seat heaters/ventilators...................... 401
Seating capacity ......................................217
SeatsAdjustment............................................... 53
Adjustment precautions.................... 54
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............................113
Cleaning................................................. 433
Driver’s seat position memory....... 55
Head restraint......................................... 60
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 90
Seat heaters ......................................... 400
Service reminder indicators ............. 149
Shift lever Automatic transmission.................... 137
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................................569
Shift lock system ....................................569
Shopping bag hooks........................... 408
Side airbags................................................ 92
Side marker lights Switch ....................................................... 155
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ..........................73
Mirror position memory ................... 55
Smart access system with
push-button startAntenna location..................................... 31
Entry function.......................................... 29
Starting the engine .............................. 133
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................596
Storage location ................................ 558
Spark plug ................................................592
Specifications ........................................ 584
Speedometer........................................... 145 Steering wheel
Adjustment ...............................................70
Audio switches ....................................329
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................. 55
Storage compartment ........................390
Storage feature .....................................385
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......581
Sun visors ................................................. 393
Switch “ENGINE START STOP”
switch ..................................................... 133
Fog light switch ....................................158
Ignition switch ....................................... 133
Light switches........................................ 155
Mode select switch ............................ 138
Power door lock switch.....................43
Power window switch ........................ 75
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ....................................... 464
Tire pressure
warning select switch .................. 466
Window lock switch ............................ 75
Wipers and washer switch............. 159
Tachometer ..............................................145
Tail lights Switch ........................................................ 155
Theft deterrent system
Alarm...........................................................87
Immobilizer system ............................. 85
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 596
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Tire informationGlossary ................................................609
Size ...........................................................605
Tire identification number .............604
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 607
Tires
Chains ....................................................... 219
Checking ............................................... 463
Compact spare tire ..........................558
If you have a flat tire.............. 557, 567
Inflation pressure ............................... 596
Information............................................ 602
Replacing............................................... 557
Rotating tires........................................ 463
Size ........................................................... 596
Snow tires................................................ 221
Tire pressure warning system..... 463
Tools ...........................................................557
Total load capacity................................. 217
Touch screen ......................................... 228
Towing Dinghy towing......................................224
Emergency towing ........................... 522
Trailer towing........................................223
Traction control ...................................... 199
Trip meter.................................................. 145
Trunk Opener...................................................... 48
Trunk light .................................................49
Wattage .................................................598
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 142
Wattage .................................................598 Vanity lights
Vanity lights ..........................................394
Wattage................................................. 598
Vanity mirrors ........................................394
Variable gear ratio steering ............ 200
Vehicle dynamics
integrated management ................ 200
Vehicle identification number ........ 585
Vehicle load limits ..................................217
Ventilators .............................................. 400
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................................534
Downshifting ......................................... 140
Open door .......................................... 536
Seat belt reminder ............................ 536
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 535
Brake system........................................534
Charging system................................534
Electric power steering warning light .................................... 535
Electronically controlled brake system ............ 535
Low fuel level ...................................... 536
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 535
Master warning light.........................537
Open door ........................................... 536
Pre-collision system......................... 535
Seat belt reminder light.................. 536
SRS airbags.......................................... 535
Tire pressure warning light ........... 537V
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