2013 Lexus IS250 warning lights

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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:
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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
Stop the vehicle immediately.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. 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 your Lexus dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g eDetails
(for U.S.A.)
(for Canada) (Flashing)Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
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
Daytime running light system............ 169
Defogger*Rear window.......................................... 218
Side mirror .............................................. 218
Dimension .................................................510
Dinghy towing ....................................... 206
Display Satellite switch mode....................... 333
Trip information .................................... 163
Warning message .............................473
Do-it-yourself maintenance............. 385
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 319
Wattage ................................................. 525
Door pockets ......................................... 329
Doors Door lock ............................... 33, 45, 48
Door windows ......................................... 81
Side mirrors............................................. 78
Driver's seat belt reminder light .... 465
Driving Correct posture .....................................97
Procedures .............................................130
Driving position memory ..................... 59 Electric power steering .........................191
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 496
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed............................................. 473
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 496
If the engine will not start................ 492
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................494
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................................. 500
If the warning buzzer sounds ......463
If the warning light turns on...........463
If you have a flat tire ........................ 483
If you lose your keys ........................ 495
If you think something is wrong .................................................... 461
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 507
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................ 508
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................................... 455
If your vehicle overheats ............... 504D
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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USB port*.................................................... 254
Vanity lights Vanity lights ............................................331
Wattage.................................................. 525
Vanity mirrors ......................................... 331
VDIM ............................................................191
Vehicle data recordings .........................21
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ..........................................191
Vehicle identification number ............511
Vehicle stability control.........................191
Ventilators ................................................ 341
Voice command switch* ................... 292
VSC ...............................................................191 Warning buzzers
Brake system ....................................... 463
Open door .......................................... 465
Seat belt reminder ............................ 465
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .................. 464
Brake assist system .......................... 464
Brake system ....................................... 463
Charging system ............................... 464
Electric power steering warning light..................................... 464
Low fuel level....................................... 465
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 464
Master warning light........................ 465
Open door ........................................... 465
Pretensioners ...................................... 464
Seat belt reminder light .................. 465
SRS airbags .......................................... 464
Tire pressure warning light........................................................ 465U
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What to do if...
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light comes onP. 4 6 3If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds...
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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
SRS warning lightElectric power steering system
warning light
Open door warning lightTire pressure warning light
Charging system warning
lightSlip indicator
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playedP. 4 7 3If a warning message is displayed