2016 Lexus ES350 warning light

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ES350_OM_OM33B64U_(U)2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
The units used on the speedometer and some
indicators may differ depending on the
target region or grade/type.
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster and center panel
inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehi cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 4 76 )*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 477)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 4 76 )*1Slip indicator light
( P. 477)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 4 76 )Low fuel level warning light
( P. 477)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 4 76 )Seat belt reminder light
( P. 477)
*1SRS warning light
( P. 4 76 )*1Master warning light
( P. 477)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 4 76 )*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 4 7 8 )
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 4 76 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
( P. 4 7 8 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 477)

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(
 P. 1 5 9 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 220)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 161)*1, 2Slip indicator light
( P. 2 5 6 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 161) *1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 2 5 7 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 1 6 2 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 1 8 7 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 1 6 4 ) *4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
( P. 2 4 7 )
Fog light indicator
(  P. 1 6 8 )
*1, 6
“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( P. 44)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 8 2 )
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 213, 217)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 1 6 0 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 2 0 5 )
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 1 6 0 )
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 2 1 7 )
*7Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 74 )
(if equipped)
“LDA” (Lane Departure
Alert with steering control)
indicator ( P. 1 9 6 )

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Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehi cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main
switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indica tors do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
*5: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 F (3 C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
WA R N I N G
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when
you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help pro-
tect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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■System check display
After turning the engine switch to IGNITI
ON ON mode, opening image is displayed
while system operation is checked. When the system check is complete, the normal
screen will return.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operat e under the following conditions:
●The engine is not running.
●The shift lever is in any position other than D.
●Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (P. 2 4 5 )
●The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
Settings of the display and non-display of the Eco Driving Indicator Light can be
changed.
■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, th e settings display using the meter control switches will be
suspended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
■Tire inflation pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire infla-
tion pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire information cannot be determined due to unfavorable
radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperat ure. The displayed values may also be dif-
ferent from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn
on. When the acceleration exceeds the Zone
of Eco driving, or when the vehicle is stopped,
the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco
driving, the right side of the Eco Driving Indi-
cator Zone Display will illuminate.
When this happens, the Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
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■When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
●If the moon roof closes
but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
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The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds.*2 Then it
will close again, tilt up and pause for approx imately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,
open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
●If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch
*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position
and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch again.
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The moon roof will pause for approximatel y 10 seconds in the tilt up position.*2
Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt
down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrec t time, the procedure will have to be per-
formed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP” switch,
and the moon roof will tilt up and pause fo r approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt
down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed
and then release the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure cor-
rectly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru-
ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
moon roof open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 5 3 3 )
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Driving
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (P. 2 5 5 )
■Driving in the rain or adverse weather conditions
●Drive carefully, because visibility may be reduced, the windows may become fogged-
up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it gets we t or icy, because the road surface will be especially slip-
pery.
●Slow down when water is present on the roadway, because there may be a layer of
water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from
operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due
to automatic up-shifting control or down-shi fting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indica te sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
■Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine
output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the ve hicle, observing the followin g precautions is recommended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehi cle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. ( P. 5 2 1 )
■Eco-friendly driving
P. 8 2
■Customization
Setting of Eco Driving Indicator Light can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 5 3 3 )

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Driving
■Enabling/disabling the pre-collision system
The pre-collision system can be enabled/disabled on (P. 7 8 ) o f t h e
multi-information display.
The system is automatically enabled each time the engine switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
If the system is disabled, the PCS
warning light will turn on and a mes-
sage will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
■Changing the pre-col lision warning timing
The pre-collision warning timing can be changed on ( P. 7 8 ) o f t h e
multi-information display.
The operation timing setting is retained when the engine switch is turned off.
Far
The warning will begin to operate
earlier than with the default timing.
Middle
This is the default setting.
Near
The warning will begin to operate
later than with the default timing.
Changing settings of the pre-collision system
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