2012 Lexus IS350C warning lights

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle ........................ 138
Engine (ignition) switch .............. 148
Automatic transmission.............. 153
Manual transmission .................... 160
Turn signal lever ............................ 162
Parking brake ................................. 163
Horn.................................................... 165
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ..................... 166
Indicators and warning lights.................................................. 172
Multi-information display........... 176
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............................. 181
Fog light switch .............................. 185
Windshield wipers and washer............................................. 187
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 194 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 195
Dynamic radar cruise control............................................. 199
Intuitive parking assist ................. 213
Driving assist systems.................. 219
Hill-start assist control ............... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System).... 227
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ..................... 234
Vehicle load limits ........................ 237
Winter driving tips ....................... 238
Trailer towing ................................. 242
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ............................... 243
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ............................... 244
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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Airbag system componentsYour vehicle is equipped with AD VANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle sa fety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag system
controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The
driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The
front passenger’s airbag system con sists of the front passenger occupant
classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system componen ts are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airb ag sensor assembly. The airbag sen-
sor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor.
Knee airbags
Front passenger airbag
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Side airbags
Side airbag sensors
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Driver's seat belt buckle switch
Driver's seat position sensor
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Front airbag sensors

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child *3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
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SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
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DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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1-7. Safety information
■Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
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1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/
her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
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2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
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3: When a larger child who has outgrow n a child restraint system sits in
the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an
adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lightsNot illuminated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “A I R B A G
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seat
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 138
Engine (ignition) switch ......... 148
Automatic transmission ........ 153
Manual transmission .............. 160
Turn signal lever ....................... 162
Parking brake ........................... 163
Horn ............................................ 165
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ................ 166
Indicators and warning lights ......................................... 172
Multi-information display ...... 176
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch....................... 181
Fog light switch ........................ 185
Windshield wipers and washer ..................................... 187
Headlight cleaner switch...... 194 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control.......................... 195
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................... 199
Intuitive parking assist ........... 213
Driving assist systems ............ 219
Hill-start assist control ......... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 227
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............... 234
Vehicle load limits .................. 237
Winter driving tips ................. 238
Trailer towing .......................... 242
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an
automatic transmission).... 243
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ........................ 244

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and the tachometer gauge display may
differ depending on the model/type.

Center panel

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2-2. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch isturned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. ( P. 495)
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the en gine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)(for
driver)(for front
passen-
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2-4. Using other driving systems
■Radar sensor and grille cover
Always keep the sensor and grille cover clean to ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance control operates properly. (Some obstructions, such as snow, ice or plastic
objects, cannot be detected by the obstruction sensor.)
Dynamic radar cruise control is canc eled if an obstruction is detected.
■Warning lights, messages and buzzer s for dynamic radar cruise control
Warning lights, messages and buzzers are us ed to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. ( P. 5 0 4 )
Grille cover
Radar sensor