2019 LEXUS UX250H Owners Manual

3857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
needle continually points higher
than normal
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing
 Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the hybrid system
 Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking 
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
 Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

3867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Charging system warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
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, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(red)
(Canada)
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.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

3877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Tire pressure warning light
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system; or
 The electronic throttle control system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.410)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on after bl inking for approximately 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
 Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
 Natural causes
 Flat tire
 P.393
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The regenerative braking system;
 The electronically controlled brake system; or
 The parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

3887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Slip indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(red)
or
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC system;
 The TRAC system; or
 The hill-start assist control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

3897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Parking brake indicator
■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)(U.S.A.)
or
(flashes)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunctio n in the intuitive parking assist function
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a
sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(  P.234)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

3907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*
*: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to al ert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON, 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
unfastened after 24 seco nds, the buzzer will sound intermitte ntly for 6 seconds. Then, if the
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12
mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 6 seconds. Th en, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PK SB (Parking Support Brake) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a
sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(  P.246)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approx imately 1.6 gal. (6.0L, 1.3 Imp.gal.)
or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passe nger to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.

3917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning buzzer)*2
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passengers that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12
mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 6 seconds. Th en, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 30 more seconds.
■Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning
light/PKSB warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■LTA indicator* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
 Drive-Start Control is operating;
 Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
 Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) (if equipped) is
operating
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display
and head-up display (if equipped).
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(  P.213)

3927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■PCS warning light (warning buzzer)
■Hybrid system overheat warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low traction battery charge warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the bu zzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat
belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger detection sensor may cause the warning light to
flash and the warning buzzer to sound
even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the air-
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes or illumi- nates)
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
If a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable,
corrective action may be necessary.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(  P.196, 395)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
 P.204
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates the hybrid system has overheated
This light may be displayed when dr iving under severe operating condi-
tions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.410)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(orange)
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low
 Restart the hybrid system when starting the vehicle.