
4037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature 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
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.437)

4377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the engine.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3 After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator cap
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
The needle of the engine coolant
temperature gauge ( P.77)
enters the red zone, or a loss of
engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed
does not increase.)
“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop
in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” is shown on the
multi-information display.
Steam comes out from under the
hood.
Correction procedures
A
B
A
B
C
D

4568-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning
and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that fol-
lows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of
the standard items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim

504Alphabetical Index
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 333Wattage.......................................................... 449
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 333
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)...................................................... 275
Vehicle data recording . ...................................6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 275
Vehicle identification number ................ 443
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............274
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 306
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ............274
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 233
Brake Override System .........................405
Door lock........................................................ 100
Downshifting .........................................181, 182
Drive-Start Control ..................................405
Electric power steering ..........................405
Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)......................................................................... 223
High coolant temperature ....................403
Intuitive parking assist.................. 249, 407
Low engine oil pressure.........................404
LTA (Lane Tracing As sist)216, 219, 407
Open door......................................................102
Open window ...............................................145
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 242
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ........ 408
Pre-collision braking..................................210
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 407
Seat belt ..........................................................406
Warning lights............................................... 403 ABS ..................................................................405
Brake hold operated indicator ...........409
Brake Override System .........................405
Brake system ...............................................403
Charging system .......................................404 Drive-Start Control.................................. 405
Electric power steering.......................... 405
High coolant temperature.................... 403
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
..........................................................................407
Low engine oil pressure........................ 404
Low fuel level .............................................. 406
LTA indicator ...............................................407
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 404
Master warning light................................ 409
Parking brake indicator ......................... 409
PKSB OFF indicator ............................... 408
Pre-collision system................................. 408
RCTA OFF indicator ...............................407
Seat belt reminder light.......................... 406
Slip indicator ................................................ 408
SRS ................................................................... 404
Tire pressure ................................................407
Warning messages ....................................... 412
Washer Adding.............................................................364
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 280
Switch................................................................ 194
Washing and waxing.................................. 344
Weight Cargo capacity .................................. 159, 162
Load limits .......................................................162
Weight............................................................. 442
Wheels ............................................................. 374 Size ................................................................... 448
Window lock switch .....................................146
Windows Power windows ............................................144
Rear window defogger........................... 294
Washer ............................................................ 194
Windshield wiper de-icer ........................ 299
Windshield wiper inserts .......................... 378
Windshield wipers Position..............................................................197
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 194
Replacing a windshield wiper insert.378