2015 Lexus IS200t Owner's Manual

5138-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override systemA buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that engine oil level is low
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The automatic headlight leveling system; or
• The Automatic High Beam system (if equipped)
• The LED headlight system (if equipped)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedal are being
depressed simultaneously
→Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
→Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 10 L (2.6
gal., 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less
→Refuel the vehicle.
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5148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the TRC (Traction Control) system has
been deactivated
→ Tu r n t h e T R C o n . ( →P. 2 8 7 )
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)
→ Check the engine oil, and change if necessary.
After changing the engine oil, the message should
be reset.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel in jectors require maintenance
soon
→ Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional
add injector cleaner to the fuel tank and reset the
message as necessary.
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After
the engine oil is changed and the message has been
reset.)
→Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the message should be
reset.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel injectors require maintenance
→ Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional
add injector cleaner to the fuel tank and reset the
message.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
→Turn the high beam on and press the Automatic
High Beam switch again.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system was turned off, the pre-crash brake system oper-
ation is stopped
→Tu r n t h e V S C o n . ( →P. 2 8 8 )
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5158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) is not
currently functional because the grille cover or the sen-
sor is dirty
→Check the grille cover and the sensor and clean
them if they are dirty.
Indicates that operation of large electricity consuming
systems such as the air conditioning system are sus-
pended
→ Stop using unnecessary electric components to
reduce electricity consumpt ion. Wait a while until
the electric power supply is restored.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system
cannot be used because the vehicle speed is lower than
approximately 50 km/h (32 mph)
→ Drive the vehicle at 50 km/h (32 mph) or higher.
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5168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Warning messages
The warning message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ from
the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display.
■Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning messag e may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-
vehicle distance decreases:
●When the speed of the preceding vehicle matches or exceeds your vehicle speed
●When the preceding vehicle is traveling at an extremely slow speed
●Immediately after the cruise control speed was set
●When depressing the accelerator pedal
■The LDA (Lane Departure Alert) lane departure warning function (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning messag e will not be displayed even if a lane line is
crossed.
●When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA system func-
tions
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized
■Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required
Make sure to reset the oil change system. ( →P. 444 )
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
(if equipped)
→ P. 4 5 5
■Warning buzzer
→P. 5 0 4

5178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS200t_EE(OM53D19E)
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Con-
tinuous  The driver’s door was opened when
the shift lever was not in P and the
engine switch was not turned off.
→
Shift the shift lever to P.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
not in P and the engine switch was
not turned off.
→Shift the shift lever to P.
→ Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
Once
The electronic key is not detected
when an attempt is made to start the
engine.
→Start the engine with the elec-
tronic key present.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to exit the
vehicle with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first turning
the engine switch off when the shift
lever was in P.
→Turn the engine switch off and
lock the doors again.
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5188-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once3 times
The electronic key was carried out-
side the vehicle and a door other
than the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the engine switch
was in a mode other than off.
→Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
in P and the engine switch was not
turned off.
→Turn the engine switch off.
→ Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
9 times
An attempt was made to drive when
the electronic key was not inside the
vehicle.
→Confirm that the electronic key
is inside the vehicle.
Con-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock the
doors using the smart entry & start
system while the electronic key was
still inside the vehicle.
→Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to lock either
front door by opening a door and
putting the inside lock button into
the lock position, then closing the
door by pulling on the outside door
handle with the electronic key still
inside the vehicle.
→Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
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5198-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Once
The electronic key has a low battery.
→Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( →P. 4 6 6 )
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the
engine switch being pressed.
→ Press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left
and right.
Once
Indicates a malfunction in the smart
entry & start system
→Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
Once
• When the doors were unlocked
with the mechanical key and then
the engine switch was pressed,
the electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle even after
the engine switch was pressed
two consecutive times.
→ Touch the electronic key to the
engine switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
Once
During an engine starting procedure
in the event that the electronic key
was not functioning properly ( →P.
551), the engine switch was touched
with the electronic key.
→ Press the engine switch within
10 seconds of the buzzer sound-
ing.
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5208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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
Indicates that:
• With the engine switch off, thedoors were unlocked and then the
driver’s door was opened and
closed
• The engine switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode without
starting the engine
• The shift lever was shifted to P or N from another position with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode.
→ Press the engine switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
Once
The engine switch has been turned
off with the shift lever in a position
other than P or N.
→Shift the shift lever to P.
Once
After the engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in a
position other than P, the shift lever
has been shifted to P.
→Turn the engine switch off.

Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
→Next time when starting the
engine, increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain that
level for approximately 5 min-
utes to recharge the battery.
Con-
tinuous
Indicates that the engine was
stopped in an emergency while driv-
ing
→To restart the engine, shift the
shift lever to N and turn the
engine switch to IGNITION
ON mode.
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