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For safety and security Driver’s seat position sensor
Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Front impact sensors
Pop Up Hood computer assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US
motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU)
controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sensors etc.
shown in the system components diagram above. This information includes crash
severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbags with no n-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of
the occupants. ■
If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)●
Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may
be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
extremely high speed deployment (infla-
tion) by hot gases.●
A loud noise and white powder will be
emitted.●
Parts of the airbag module (steering
wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the seats, parts of the front and
rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot
for several minutes. The airbag itself may
also be hot.●
The windshield may crack.●
All of the doors will be unlocked.
( P.101)●
The brakes and stop lights will be con-
trolled automatically. ( P.294)
●
The interior lights will turn on automati-
cally. ( P.334)
●
The emergency flashers will be turned on
automatically. ( P.406)
●
Fuel supply to the engine will be stopped.
( P.414)
●
For Lexus Enform Safety Connect sub-
scribers, if any of the following situations
occur, the system is designed to send an
emergency call to the response center,
notifying them of the vehicle’s location
(without needing to push the “SOS” but- ton) and an agent will attempt to speak
with the occupants to ascertain the level
of emergency and assistance required. If
the occupants are unable to communi-
cate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency and helps to dis-
patch the necessary emergency services.
( P.58)
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe
rear-end collision. ■
PCS-linked SRS airbag deployment
control (vehicles with Lexus Safety Sys-
tem + A)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) deter-
mines that the possibility of a side collision is
high, the SRS side and curtain shield air-
bags will be prepared to operate.
■
SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS
front airbags/SRS seat cushion airbags)
●
The SRS front airbags and SRS seat cush-
ion airbags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceed s the set threshold
level (the level of fo rce corresponding to
an approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30
km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall
that does not move or deform).
However, this threshol d velocity will be
considerably higher in the following situa-
tions:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a P
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Adult *1
■
Child *4
■
Child restraint system with infant *5Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification
system Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning light Off
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light Off *2
or flashing *3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Front passenger knee airbag
Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG OFF” or
“AIR BAG ON” *4
SRS warning light Off
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light Off *2
or flashing *3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated or acti-
vated *4
Front passenger knee airbag
Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG OFF” *6
SRS warning light Off
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light Off *2
or flashing *3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Front passenger knee airbag

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For safety and security ■
Unoccupied
■
There is a malfunction in the system *1
: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the
front passenger seat, the system may not re cognize him/her as an adult depending on
his/her physique and posture. *2
: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt *3
: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt *4
: For some children, child in se at, child in booster seat or ch ild in convertible seat, the sys-
tem may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors which may affect this can be the phy-
sique or posture. *5
: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on th e front passenger seat. A for-
ward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat
when it is unavoidable. ( P.45)*6
: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to install the child
restraint system properly. ( P.46)Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light
Off
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Front passenger knee airbag
Indicator/warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light On
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Front passenger knee airbag

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Vehicle status information and indicators Vehicle status information
and indicators .
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
........................................................... 68
Gauges and meters (except F
SPORT models) ........................ 73
Gauges and meters (F SPORT
models) .......................................... 76
Multi-information display.......... 80
Head-up display ........................... 87
Fuel consumption information
............................................................ 91

68 2-1. Instrument cluster
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For the purpose of explanatio n, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT modelsWarning lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

692-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights (U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light *1
( P.415)(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light *1
( P.415)(yellow)
Brake system warning light *1
( P.415)
High coolant temperature
warning light *2
( P.415)
Charging system warning
light *2
( P.416)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light *2
( P.416)(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1
( P.416)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1
( P.416)
SRS warning light *1
( P.416)
Pop Up Hood warning light *1
( P.417)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light *1
( P.417)
(Canada)
ABS warning light *1
( P.417)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light *2
( P.417) (red)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
( P.418)(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light *1
( P.418)
Low fuel level warning light
( P.418)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
( P.418)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights *3
( P.419)
Tire pressure warning light *1
( P.419)(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.419)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator *1
(if equipped) ( P.420)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator *1
(if
equipped) ( P.420)
(flashes)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) ( P.420)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator *1
(if
equipped) ( P.421)
(flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light *1
( P.421)
Slip indicator *1
( P.421)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.) Parking brake indicator
( P.422)

70 2-1. Instrument cluster
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: 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 turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. *2
: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display. *3
: This light illuminates on the center
panel. *4
: F SPORT models: This light comes on
when the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if the lights do
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer. The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.422)(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator *1
( P.422)
Master warning light *4
( P.422)
WARNING
■
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. Indicators Turn signal indicator ( P.173)(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.179)(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.179)
Headlight high beam indicator
( P.180)
AHB indicator ( P.182)
PCS warning light *1, 2
( P.207, 217)
Cruise control indicator
( P.244)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.237)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
( P.237)
(white)
LTA indicator ( P.231)
(green)
LTA indicator ( P.231)
(orange)
(flashes)
LTA indicator ( P.231)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators *1, 3
(if equipped)
( P.250, 263)
BSM indicator (if equipped)
( P.250)

72 2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500_OM_(U)_1810 *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 turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. *2
: This light comes on when the system is
turned off. *3
: This light illuminates on the outside rear
view mirrors. *4
: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display. *5
: When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on. *6
: This light illuminates on the center
panel. Comfort mode indicator
( P.289)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P.289)
Sport S mode indicator
( P.289)
Sport S+ mode indicator
( P.289)