2012 Lexus GS250 warning light

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7When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 738
If your vehicle
has to be stopped
in an emergency .............. 7397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 740
If you think something
is wrong .......................... 747
Fuel pump shut off system 748
If a warning light turns on or
a warning buzzer sounds 749
If a warning message
is displayed ..................... 757
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with a spare tire) ............. 782
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without a spare tire) ........ 797
If the engine will not start . 815
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................. 817
If the parking brake
cannot be released........... 818
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .............. 821
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ................... 824
If your vehicle overheats .. 829
If the vehicle
becomes stuck................. 832

749
7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake
system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
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Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system

7507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)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 any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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 any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
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Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
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Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system

7517-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Electric power steering system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-crash safety system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operat-
ing.
(P. 343)
• The light will turn on when the pre-crash safety system
is disabled. (P. 344)
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily
be used. (P. 774)
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The VSC system;
• The TRC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC, the TRC or the hill-
start assist control system is operating.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting sys-
tem
(Flashes)
Parking brake indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
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7527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
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Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or the
trunk is not fully closed
Check that all the doors and
the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 10.5 L (2.8
gal., 2.3 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s
seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also
needs to be fastened to
make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning sys-
tem has detected a mal-
function.
P. 7 5 7

7537-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
*1: Open door warning buzzer:
P. 7 6 3
*2: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds intermittently for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a
speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure
such as
• Natural causes (P.
754)
• Flat tire (P. 783, 798)
Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure (including the full-size
spare tire) to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after
a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even
if the tire inflation pressure
is adjusted, have the sys-
tem checked by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pres-
sure warning systemHave the system checked by
any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
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7547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound 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.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
as soon as possible.
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered suf-
ficiently.
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
If the warning light does not go out even after several minutes, check that
the tire inflation pressure is at the specified level and carry out initialization.
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted
without first allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as
natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In
this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light
(after a few minutes).

7557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
Vehicles with a compact spare tire: The compact spare tire is not equipped
with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire
pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat tire has been
replaced with the spare tire.
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire: The spare tire is also equipped with a tire
pressure warning valve and transmitter. The tire pressure warning light will
turn on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire is low. If a tire goes flat,
the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat tire has
been replaced with the spare tire.
Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
P. 6 7 8
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 min-
ute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it
checked by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.