3477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Charging system warning light*
*: 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.)
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
The brake fluid level is low; or
The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on when the pa rking brake is not released. If the
light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is oper-
ating normally.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Indicates that the brake pads are worn out (only the right-side pads
can be detected)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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.
3517-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light
■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 engine switch
tently for a certain period of time af ter the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
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. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermit-
tently for a certain period of time af ter the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer*1)*2
*1: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his or
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The electronically controlled brake system
The regenerated braking system (LC500h)
The parking brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.3 gal. [12.6 L, 2.8
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.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
3547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warnin g light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks
and tire inflation pressure chan ges caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire
inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
P.316
■If the tire pressure warning light freque ntly comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning lig ht frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
engine switch
checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard du e to being in a noisy location or audio sound.
■Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features: P.405)
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake sy stem warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Lexus dealer. The vehicle
will become extremely unstable during brakin g, and the ABS system may fail, which could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
When the light comes on in yellow, the assist to the power steering is restricted. When the
light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is lost and handling operations of the
steering wheel become extremely heavy. When steering wheel operations are heavier
than usual, grip the steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehi-
cle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Decelerate to the lowest appr opriate speed as soon as possible. Do not drive over 50
mph (80 km/h).
●Check and adjust the tire in flation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning lig ht comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment,
it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have the flat tire replaced by the nearest Lexus
dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If th e vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose
control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
3577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending on the con-
tent of the message. If a message indicates the need for inspection by a dealer, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages according to
operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases. Instead, a sepa-
rate system warning light will come on along with a message or image shown on the multi-
information display.
●Malfunction in the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P.348)
●Malfunction in the charging system
The charging system warning light comes on. ( P.347)
●Malfunction in the brake system
The brake system warning light comes on. ( P.347)
Messages and warnings
System warn-
ing lightWarning
buzzer
*Warning
Comes onComes onSoundsIndicates an important situation, such as
when a system related to driving is malfunc-
tioning or that danger may result if the cor-
rection procedure is not performed
Comes onSounds
Comes on or flashesSounds
Indicates an important situation, such as
when the systems shown on the multi-infor-
mation display may be malfunctioning
FlashesSoundsIndicates a situation, such as when damage
to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes onDoes not soundIndicates a condition, such as malfunction of
electrical components, their condition, or
indicates the need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an oper-
ation has been performed incorrectly, or
indicates how to perform an operation cor-
rectly
4108-2. Customization
■Smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control
( P.108, 117)
■Smart access system with push-button start ( P.117)
Automatic door unlockShifting the shift
position to POff
OODriver’s door is opened
Locking/unlocking of the trunk
when both side doors are
locked/unlocked
OnOffO
Time elapsed before the door lock
indicator lights turn off30 seconds
1 minute
O10 minutes
20 minutes
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operating signal (Buzzers)5OffOO1 to 7
Operation signal (Emergency
flashers)OnOffOO
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if
door is not open ed after being
unlocked
60 seconds
Off
OO30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart access system with push-
button startOnOffO
Smart door unlockingDriver’s doorBoth side doorsOO
Number of consecutive door lock
operations2 timesAs many as desiredO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized settingABC
ABC
ABC
4148-2. Customization
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers (P.187)
■Reverse warning buzzer ( P.163, 170)
■Seat belt reminder buzzer ( P.351)
Time elapsed before the outside
door handle lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outside door han-
dle lights when the doors are
unlocked
OnOffO
Operation of the outside door han-
dle lights when a door is openedOnOffO
Fading out of the outside door han-
dle lights when they turn offLongShortO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the wiper
switch is in the AUTO positionRain-sensing
operation
Intermittent opera-
tion linked to vehicle speed (with interval adjuster)
O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Signal (buzzer) when the shift posi-
tion is in RIntermittentSingleO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Speed-linked seat belt reminder
functionOnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized settingABC
ABC
ABC
ABC
435Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
A/C ................................................................... 260Air conditioning filter ............................... 328
Automatic air conditioning system ...260
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 265
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 243 Function .......................................................... 243
Warning light ...............................................348
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 243
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 243
Active rear wing........................................... 240
Adaptive Variable Suspension System .......................................................................... 243
Airbags ............................................................... 28 Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................... 31
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ........... 31
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions........................................................ 31
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ......................................348
Air conditioning filter ................................. 328
Air conditioning system ............................ 260 Air conditioning filter ............................... 328
Automatic air conditioning system ...260
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 265
Alarm ....................................................................72 Alarm ...................................................................72
Warning buzzer ......................................... 347 Anchor brackets ..................................... 45, 53
Antennas (smart access
system with push-
button start) ................................................... 117
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 243 Function .......................................................... 243
Warning light .............................................. 348
Approach warning...................................... 220
Automatic headlight leveling system ....182
Automatic High Beam ............................... 184
Automatic light control system................. 181
Automatic transmission ..............................162 M mode ........................................................... 168
Paddle shift switches .......................167, 168
Snow mode.................................................... 166
Auxiliary net................................................... 273
Average fuel economy................................. 88
Average vehicle speed ................................ 88
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................336
Battery (12-volt battery) .. ............................ 311
Battery checking ........................................... 311
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 369
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................................................... 250
Replacing ....................................................... 374
Warning light ............................................... 347
Battery (traction batter y) ............................ 65
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM).........................231 Blind Spot Monitor function .................235
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ....... 237
Brake Brake hold .......................................................179
Fluid...................................................................392
Parking brake ................................................176
Regenerative braking ................................. 63
Warning light .................................... 347, 351
Warning message .....................................357
Brake assist .................................................... 243
Break-in tips.....................................................143
Brightness control
436Alphabetical index
Instrument panel light control ................85
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).........................231 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 235
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 237
C
Care ...................................................... 286, 289Aluminum wheels ...................................... 287
Exterior ...........................................................286
Interior .............................................................289
Seat belts........................................................289
Cargo capacity.............................................. 150
Cargo hooks ................................................. 275
Center Display ............................................. 254
Chains ................................................................251
Child restraint system................................... 44 Fixed with a LATCH system .................... 51
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 48
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 44
Riding with children ..................................... 44
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 45
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 53
Child safety ....................................................... 44 12-volt battery precautions ......... 312, 375
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 45
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................268
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Power window lock switch.....................139
Power window precautions ...................139
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions .................................................................331
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 44
Trunk precautions .........................................114
Cleaning.............................................. 286, 289 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 287 Exterior........................................................... 286
Interior ............................................................ 289
Radar sensor ..................................... 194, 233
Seat belts ....................................................... 289
Clock ........................................................ 82, 277
Coat hooks..................................................... 278
Condenser ..................................................... 309
Console box ...................................................274
Console box light .........................................274
Cooling system.............................................308 Engine overheating....................... 376, 379
Hybrid system overheating ................. 380
Cornering lights ............................................ 183
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................214
Cup holder ......................................................274
Current fuel consumption .......................... 88
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 405
D
Daytime running light system .................... 181
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.......................261
Rear window ..................................................261
Windshield ......................................................261
Differential ...................................................... 392
Dimension ...................................................... 386
Dinghy towing.................................................. 151
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................231
Drive information ......................................... 88
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ................................................214
Energy monitor ..............................................98
Head-up display............................................ 93
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 225
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 210
Multi-information display ..........................86
Warning message .................................... 356
Distance ............................................................. 88