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When trouble arises 7-1. Essential information
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergencySteadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as
much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it briefly 3
times or more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in
the normal way, stop the vehicl e using the following procedure:1
2
3
4
3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more4
WARNING ■
If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal
harder to depress and the steering wheel heav ier to turn. Decelerate as much as possi-
ble before turning off the engine. 5
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If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ●
Remove the seat belt first. ●
If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.●
If the door can not be opened, open the window using the power window
switch and exit the vehicle through the window. ●
If the window can not be opened us ing the power window switch, remain
calm, wait until the water level inside the vehicle rises to the point that the
water pressure inside of the vehicle equals the water pressure outside of the
vehicle, and then open the door and exit the vehicle.In the event the vehicle is submerged in water, remain calm and perform the
following.
WARNING ■
Using an emergency hammer
* for emergency escape
The rear side windows and rear window of this vehicle can be shattered by an emer-
gency hammer
* used for emergency escape, however, since the windshield and front
side windows are laminated glass they ca n not be shattered by an emergency ham-
mer
* .
* : Contact your Lexus dealer or aftermarke t accessory manufacturer for further infor-
mation about an emergency hammer. ■
Escaping the vehicle from the window
There are cases where escaping the vehicl e from the window is not possible due to
seating position, passenger body type, etc.
When using an emergency hammer, consider your seat location and the size of the
window opening to ensure that the opening is accessible and large enough to escape.
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When trouble arises WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle
■
While towing ●
When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive
stress on the towing hooks, cables or chai ns. The towing hooks, cables or chains may
become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious damage. ●
Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain or related parts may be damaged,
the vehicle may fly off the truck.
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When trouble arises 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system . However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspecte d by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
* 1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. (U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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LX570_OM_OM60R07U_(U) (Flashes or illuminates)
PCS warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or that
the system is temporarily unavailable due to the vehicle being
extremely hot/cold, or dirt around a front sensor, etc. ( P. 266,
531)
Follow the instructions displaye d on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P. 266, 531)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System ) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol) system is disabled, the PC S warning light will illuminate.
P. 266
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Multi-terrain Select;
• The Crawl Control;
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• Active TRAC (Traction Control) system;
• Trailer Sway Control; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when any of the above systems other than the
Multi-terrain Select are operating.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Automatic headlight leve ling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions
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When trouble arises (Flashes)
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four -wheel drive system if the light
continues flashing. ( P. 309)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (Flashes)
Center differential lock indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the four -wheel drive system if the light
continues flashing. ( P. 309)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)
* 2
Indicates that a door is not fully closed
Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal. (15.0 L,
3.3 Imp.gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)
* 3
Warns the driver to fast en his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt. (On the center panel)
Front passenger’s seat belt re minder light (warning buzzer)
* 3
Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on or flashes to indi-
cate that the master warning sy stem has detected a malfunction.
P. 531
Tire pressure warning light
Indicates that:
•Flat tire
• Natural causes
• The tire pressure warnin g system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P. 528)
Power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
Indicates that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released
Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released.
* 4
If the
light turns off after the parking brak e is fully released, the system is
operating normally.Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions
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: Brake system warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that the brake fluid level is low (with the vehicle
reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
* 2
: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is not fully
closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3mph [5 km/h]).
* 3
: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer
sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer
sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfast ened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the se at belt is still unfa stened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer soun ds to alert the front passenger that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer so unds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of
12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 se conds, the buzzer will
sound intermittently for 10 se conds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
will sound in a different to ne for 20 more seconds.
* 4
: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the par king brake is still engaged (with the vehicle
having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]). Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.Warning light Warning light/Details/Actions
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SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (rear), side imp act sensors (front d oor), safing sensor (rear), driver’s seat
belt buckle switch, driver’s se at position sensor, front passeng er’s seat belt buckle switch,
airbags, interconnecting wiring and power so urces, front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system, “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights, seat belt pretensioners
and force limiters. ( P. 38)■
Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer●
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor
may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passen-
ger is not sittin g in the seat.●
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sens or may not detect a passenger, and the warn-
ing light may not operate properly. ■
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following: ●
Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fu el tank immediately.●
Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after severa l trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible. ■
If the low speed four-wheel driv e indicator light or the center differential lock indicator
light blinks
Take the specified steps. ( P. 311)
If the brake system warning light or the malf unction indicator light also comes on, or the
low speed four-wheel drive indicator light or the center differential lock indicator light
continues to blink afte r taking the specified steps, ther e may be a malfunction in the
engine, the brake system or the four-wheel dr ive system. In this case, you may not be able
to transfer between “H4” and “L4” modes, an d the center differential lock may not be
able to be locked or unlocked. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer, immedi-
ately.