7545-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning in dicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehi cle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Indicates the following:
• The brake fluid level is low; or,
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
A buzzer also sounds.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 comes on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact your Lexus dealer.
7565-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected by y our Lexus dealer immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. Failure to investigate the cause of the fo llowing warnings may
lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e Details
(AWD models) Indicates a malfunction in the AWD system
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock system
Indicates a malfunction in the brake lights system
7905-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function
When the engine does no t start, the following s teps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above step s, the system may
be malfunctioning. Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer.■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 7 9 6 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.Contact your Lexus dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
868Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AW D All Wheel Drive
BSM Blind Spot Monitor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECO Economy/Ecology
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
870Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index A/C*
Air conditioning filter .......................699
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................345, 353
ABS............................................................. 269
ACCESSORY mode .......................... 165
Active torque control
AWD mode ......................................... 269
Air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter .......................699
Automatic air conditioning
system*....................................345, 353
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.......... 122
Airbag precautions for your
child......................................................... 127
Airbag warning light ........................ 745
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................................. 123
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................................... 127
Front passenger occupant
classification system........................ 132
General airbag precautions .......... 127
Locations of airbags............................ 119
Modification and disposal of
airbags .....................................................131
Proper driving post ure ............. 117, 127
Side airbag operating
conditions............................................. 123
Side airbag precautions ................... 127
SRS airbags ............................................. 119 Alarm ............................................................ 112
All-wheel drive lock switch .............. 275
Antenna ........................................ 380, 489
Anti-lock brake system ...................... 269
Armrest .................................................... 622
Assist grips .............................................. 624
Audio input* ................................. 412, 554
Audio system*
Antenna.................................................. 489
Audio input ........................................... 554
AUX port .............................................. 554
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............. 530
CD player/changer ..........................492
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 560
iPod ............................................................510
MP3/WMA disc.................................501
Optimal use ......................................... 552
Portable audio device..................... 554
Radio ....................................................... 483
Steering wheel audio switch........ 556
USB memory ...................................... 520
USB port .................................... 510, 520A
871Alphabetical index
Audio system
(Lexus Display Audio system)
Antenna ..................................................380
Audio input ............................................. 412
AUX port ................................................ 412
Bluetooth ®
audio system ............... 414
CD player ............................................. 383
Hands-free system for mobile
phone................................................... 433
iPod .......................................................... 394
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 384
Optimal use.......................................... 428
Portable audio device....................... 412
Radio ...................................................... 368
Steering wheel audio switch........ 430
USB memory ...................................... 402
USB port.................................... 394, 402
Automatic air conditioning system*
Air conditioning filter ....................... 699
Automatic air conditioning
system* ...................................345, 353
Automatic headlight leveling
system ...................................................... 214
Automatic light control system ..........211
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission............171, 178
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................................... 791
M mode....................................................183
S mode ..................................................... 174
AUX port ...................................... 412, 554
Auxiliary boxes .......................... 606, 627 Back door
Back door .................................................56
Wireless remote control ................... 49
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........................719
Wattage ................................................... 817
Battery
Checking ................................................ 681
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ..................................................796
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................302
Blind Spot Monitor...............................286
Bluetooth ®
audio* .....................414, 530
Bluetooth ®
phone* ................. 433, 560
Bottle holders ........................................ 600
Brake
Fluid............................................................ 814
Parking brake ....................................... 189
Brake assist.............................................. 269
Break-in tips ............................................. 155
BSM............................................................286
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. B
874Alphabetical index
Engine
Accessory mode ................................ 165
Compartment ..................................... 670
Engine switch........................................ 165
Hood........................................................ 667
How to start the engine................... 165
Identification number.......................807
If the engine will not start ...............789
Ignition switch....................................... 165
Overheating......................................... 799
Engine compartment cover ...............671
Engine coolant
Capacity .................................................... 811
Checking ............................................... 677
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 302
Engine coolant temperature
gauge.........................................................191
Engine immobilizer system..................110
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 809
Checking ............................................... 674
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 302
EPS ............................................................. 269
Event data recorder ............................... 26 Floor mat .................................................. 625
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 814
Washer................................................... 683
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Switch ........................................................ 215
Wattage ................................................... 817
Footwell light .......................................... 595
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Switch ........................................................ 215
Wattage ................................................... 817
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........................132
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ......................................747
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................. 68
Driving position memory .................. 76
Flattening seatbacks ............................69
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 719
Wattage ................................................... 817F
877Alphabetical index
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......................92
Side mirror heaters* .......................... 361
Side mirrors............................................. 95
Vanity mirrors .......................................610
Mobile Assistant*................................. 343
Moon roof .................................................. 101
MP3 disc* ..................................... 384, 501
Multi-display light control................... 615
Multi-information display
Switches ................................................. 200
Trip information .................................. 203
Noise from under vehicle .....................23
Odometer .................................................. 191
Oil
Engine oil ............................................... 674
Opener
Back door ................................................ 56
Fuel filler door ...................................... 105
Hood ....................................................... 667
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 595
Wattage ................................................... 817
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ......................... 95
Mirror position memory ....................76
Outside temperature display*.......... 613
Overhead console .............................. 606
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ............. 595
Wattage ................................................... 817
Overheating, Engine ...........................799 Paddle shift switches .................... 171, 178
Parking assist sensors* ....................... 245
Parking brake .......................................... 189
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........................719
Switch.......................................................... 211
PCS
Function ..................................................278
Pre-collision braking off
switch.................................................... 279
Warning light ....................................... 745
Personal lights
Switch...................................................... 596
Phone* .......................................... 433, 565
Power back door ..................................... 56
Power easy access system .................. 78
Power outlet............................................. 616
Power windows ........................................98
Pre-collision system
Function ..................................................278
Pre-collision braking off
switch.................................................... 279
Warning light ....................................... 745
Radar cruise control ............................ 232
Radiator .................................................... 678
Radio*............................................ 368, 483
Rear seat entertainment system*
Rear seats
Folding down .......................................... 72
Seat adjustment ..................................... 72
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..........................719
Wattage ................................................... 817
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.N O P
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