2016 LEXUS LS460L warning lights

651-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Adult*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classifi-
cation system
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing*2
Devices
Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Active head restraints
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
“AIR BAG
OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing*2
Devices
Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seatsActivated
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivatedActive head restraints

661-1. For safe use
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Unoccupied
■There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights Not illuminated
SRS warning light OffFront passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices
Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seatsActivated
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerDeactivated or
activated*6
Active head restraintsDeactivated
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices
Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the right side
passenger seatsActivated
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger sideActivated
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivatedActive head restraints

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2Instrument cluster
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators..................................... 120
Gauges and meters ................... 125
Multi-information display .........129
Fuel consumption
information ................................. 138

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LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
2. Instrument cluster
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.
◆Center panel
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center
panel and outside rear view mirrors 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.
Vehicles with airbag manual
on-off system
Vehicles with front passenger
occupant classification system

1222. Instrument cluster
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
*1: These lights come on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will go off after the
engine is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the
lights do not come on, or go off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 605)
*1, 2Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 607)
*1Charging system warning
light ( P. 606)
*1, 2Parking brake indicator
( P. 607)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 606)
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 607)
*1SRS warning light
( P. 606)
Open door warning light
( P. 608)
*1ABS warning light
( P. 606)
Low fuel level warning light
( P. 608)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 606)
Seat belt reminder light
( P. 608)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ( P. 607)
*1
Master warning light
( P. 608)
*1
Slip indicator (P. 607)
*1
(if equipped)
Tire pressure warning light
( P. 609)

1242. Instrument cluster
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
*1: These lights come on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will go off after the
engine is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the
lights do not come on, or go off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster than
usual to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate 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 IGNI-
TION 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 indicators 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.
*1
(if equipped)
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
( P. 64)
*1
(if equipped)
“PASSENGER
AIR BAG” indica-
tor ( P. 69)
CAUTION
■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 protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

2814-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Parking brake indicator light
●Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will come
on and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
●When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking brake
indicator light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 5 km/h (3
mph) or more with the parking brake engaged.
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning message will turn on or flash. ( P. 607, 614)
Depending on the condition, the parking brake indicator light may flash.
■Usage in winter time
 P. 399
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P and
make sure that the vehicle does not move.
■When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Use the parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake.
( P. 629)
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components over-
heating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

2834-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the system
has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automatically. In this
case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information
display.
●To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress the
brake pedal and press the switch again.
●The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep
incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the brakes. The
multi-information display will inform the driver of this situation.
■When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding the brakes
The parking brake will not be released automatically. Release the parking brake by
operating the parking brake switch, making sure that the parking brake indicator
light goes off. ( P. 279)
■When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning lights and/or warning messages will turn on or flash. ( P. 607, 614)
CAUTION
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a steep incline exercise caution. The brake
hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.
■When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has been
exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for a long
period of time. Turning the engine switch off while the system is holding the brake
may release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to move. When operating
the engine switch, depress the brake pedal, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.