2011 Lexus IS F warning lights

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2-4. Using other driving systems
■Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no possibility 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 a grade separation/interchange, sign, billboard, or other structure
appears to be directly in the vehicle's line of travel.
●When climbing a steep hill causes an over head billboard or other metallic struc-
ture to appear directly in the vehicle's line of travel.
●When an extreme change in vehicle height occurs
●When the axis of the radar is out of adjustment
●When passing through certain toll gates
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. 4 5 3 , 4 6 3 )
■Situations in which the pre-collision system does not function properly
The system may not function effectively in situations such as the following:
●On roads with sharp be nds or uneven surfaces
●On slippery roads such as those covered with ice or snow
●If a vehicle suddenly moves in front of your vehicle, such as at an intersection
●If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of your vehicle, such as when overtaking
●In inclement weather such as heav y rain, fog, snow or sand storms
●When your vehicle is skidding with the VSC system off

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR P/SEAT LH30 APo w e r s e a t
2A/C7. 5 AAir conditioning system
3MIR HTR15 AOutside rear view mirror defoggers
4TV NO. 110 ADisplay
5FUEL OPEN10 AFuel filler door opener
6TV NO. 27. 5 A
7PSB30 APre-collision seat belt
8S/ROOF25 AMoon roof
9TA I L10 ATail lights, license plate lights, rear side
marker lights
10PA N E L7. 5 A
Switch illumination, air conditioning
system, display, safety connect, ciga-
rette lighter illumination, shift lever
light, instrument panel lights
11RR FOG7. 5 A
12ECU-IG LH10 A
Cruise control, air conditioning sys-
tem, electric power steering, shift lock
system, moon roof, tire inflation pres-
sure warning system

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When trouble arises
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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 vehi cle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
 P. 4 6 7
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, bu t then turns off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
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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Alphabetical index
Do-it-yourself maintenance............. 378
Door courtesy lightsDoor courtesy lights .......................... 319
Wattage ................................................... 512
Door pockets ......................................... 328
Doors Door lock ................................ 28, 39, 42
Door windows ........................................ 73
Side mirrors................................................71
Driver's seat belt reminder light .... 456
Driving Correct posture .................................... 89
Procedures ............................................. 122
Driving position memory ....................... 51
Electric power steering ....................... 187
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 489
Emergency flashers Switch .......................................................442 Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start............... 486
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................487
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .................................................. 492
If the warning buzzer sounds ......453
If the warning light turns on...........453
If a warning message is displayed.............................................463
If you have a flat tire ......................... 477
If you lose your keys ........................ 488
If you think something is wrong ...................................................449
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 489
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 498
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 499
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................................................443
If your vehicle overheats ............... 495
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Alphabetical index
TiresChains ..................................................... 204
Checking ............................................... 397
If you have a flat tire ...........................477
Inflation pressure............................... 408
Inflation pressure sensor................ 397
Information............................................. 516
Replacing ................................................477
Rotating tires ........................................ 397
Size .............................................................. 511
Snow tires .............................................. 204
Tools ........................................................... 477
Total load capacity ...............................203
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 207
Emergency towing ........................... 443
Trailer towing.......................................206
TRAC.......................................................... 187
Traction control ...................................... 187
Transmission shift switches ...... 137, 139
Trip meter ................................................. 146
Trunk Extending trunk space ......................341
Opener ...................................................... 46
Trunk light Trunk light..................................................47
Wattage....................................................512 Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 435
Switch ........................................................ 143
Wattage ................................................... 512
USB port ....................................... 246, 254
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 330
Wattage ................................................... 512
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 330
VDIM...........................................................187
Vehicle dynamics integrated management .........................................187
Vehicle identification number.........503
Vehicle stability control .......................187
Voice command switch ..................... 293
VSC .............................................................187
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 453
Open door .......................................... 456
Seat belt reminder ............................ 456
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Alphabetical index
Warning lightsAnti-lock brake system .................. 454
Brake assist system .......................... 454
Brake system ....................................... 453
Charging system ............................... 454
Electric power steering warning light ..................................... 454
Low fuel level....................................... 456
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 454
Master warning light ........................ 456
Open door ........................................... 456
Pre-collision system ......................... 454
Pretensioners ...................................... 454
Seat belt reminder light .................. 456
SRS airbags .......................................... 454
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 456 Warning messages
Automatic transmission fluid ........................................................ 467
Dynamic radar cruise control....................... 465, 467
Engine oil level .................................... 467
Engine oil maintenance .................. 467
Engine oil pressure ...........................464
Engine oil temperature ...................464
Headlight............................................... 465
Hood ........................................................ 467
Intuitive parking assist ......... 465, 467
Moon roof ............................................. 467
Open door ............................................ 467
Parking brake ...................................... 467
Pre-collision system............. 465, 467
Smart access system with push-button start ............................ 473
Steering lock........................................ 465
Trunk ........................................................ 467
Washer fluid ......................................... 467
Washer Checking .............................................. 396
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................204
Switch.........................................................162
Washing and waxing ........................... 366

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What to do if...
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 4 5 3If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
■Warning lights
or or
P. 4 5 3P. 4 5 4
P. 4 5 6
or
P. 4 5 4P. 4 5 6
P. 4 5 6P. 4 5 6
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