Lexus LS (2022 year). Manual in english - page 26

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7

7-1. Essential information

When trouble

 ar

ises

seconds or more, or press it briefly 
3 times or more in succession.

5

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by 
the road.



If the door can be opened, open the 
door and exit the vehicle.



If the door cannot be opened, open 
the window using the power window 
switch and ensure an escape route.



If the window can be opened, exit 
the vehicle through the window.



If the door and window cannot be 
opened due to the rising water, 
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 pres-
sure outside of the vehicle and then 
open the door after waiting for the 
rising water to enter the vehicle, and 
exit the vehicle. When the outside 
water level exceeds half the height 
of the door, the door cannot be 
opened from the inside due to water 
pressure.

■

Water level exceeds the floor

When the water level exceeds the floor and 

WARNING

■

If the engine has to be turned off while 

driving

Power assist for the steering wheel will 

be lost, making the steering wheel heav-

ier to turn. Decelerate as much as possi-

ble before turning off the engine.

If the vehicle is submerged 
or water on the road is rising

This vehicle is not designed to be 
able to drive on roads that are 
deeply flooded with water. Do not 
drive on roads where the roads may 
be submerged or the water may be 
rising. It is dangerous to remain in 
the vehicle, if it anticipated that the 
vehicle will be flooded or set a drift. 
Remain calm and follow the follow-
ing.

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7-1. Essential information

time has passed, the electrical equipment 

will get damaged, the power windows will 

not operate, the engine stop, and the vehi-

cle may not be able to get moving.

■

Using an emergency escape hammer

*

Laminated glass is used in the windshield 

and the windows on this vehicle. Laminated 

glass cannot be shattered with an emer-
gency hammer

*

.

*

: Contact your Lexus dealer or 

aftermarket accessory manufacturer for 
further information about an emergency 
hammer.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not drive on roads where the roads 

may be submerged or the water may be 

rising. Otherwise the vehicle may be 

damaged and cannot move, as well as 

become flooded and set a drift, which 

may lead to death.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

 ar

ises

7-2.Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be 
towed

If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by 
any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer or commercial 
towing service, using a wheel-lift 
type truck or flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all 
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

If towing your vehicle with a 
wheel-lift type truck from the front, 
the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles 
must be in good conditions. 
(



P.431, 429) If they are dam-

aged, use a towing dolly or flatbed 
truck.

For AWD models: If towing your 
vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, 
use a towing dolly. (



P.431, 429)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

■

When towing the vehicle



2WD models

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 and related 

parts may be damaged or an accident 

may occur due to a change in direction 

of the vehicle.



AWD models

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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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

In the following situations, it is not pos-
sible to be towed by another vehicle 
using cables or chains, as the rear 
wheels may be locked due to the park-
ing lock. Contact any authorized Lexus 
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, 
or any reliable repairer or commercial 
towing service.



There is a malfunction in the shift 
control system. (



P.172, 443)



There is a malfunction in the engine 
immobilizer system. (



P.63)



There is a malfunction in the smart 
entry & start system. (



P.449)



The battery is discharged. 
(



P.452)

The following may indicate a problem 

WARNING

■

While towing

●

When towing using cables or chains, 

avoid sudden starts, etc. which place 

excessive stress on the towing eyelets, 

cables or chains. The towing eyelets, 

cables or chains may become dam-

aged, broken debris may hit people, 

and cause serious damage.

●

Vehicles with electronically modu-

lated air suspension: Make sure to dis-

able all functions of the vehicle height 

control of the electronically modulated 

air suspension. Otherwise, the vehicle 

height may change and part of your 

body may be caught under the vehicle, 

possibly causing injury. (



P.321)

●

Do not perform any of the following as 

doing so may cause the parking lock 

mechanism to engage, locking the 

rear wheels and possibly leading to an 

accident resulting in death or serious 

injury:

• Unfasten the driver’s seat belt and 

open the driver’s door.

• Turn the engine switch off.

■

Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-

cle

Make sure that towing eyelets are 

installed securely.

If not securely installed, towing eyelets 

may come loose during towing.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle 

when towing using a wheel-lift type 

truck

●

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear 

when the engine switch is off. The 

steering lock mechanism is not strong 

enough to hold the front wheels 

straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-

quate ground clearance for towing at 

the opposite end of the raised vehicle. 

Without adequate clearance, the vehi-

cle could be damaged while being 

towed.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle 

when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either 

from the front or rear.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle dur-

ing emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the 

suspension components.

Situations when it is not possible 
to be towed by another vehicle

Situations when it is necessary to 
contact dealers before towing

431

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

 ar

ises

with your transmission. Contact any 
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus 
authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer or commercial towing service 
before towing.



The engine is running but the vehi-
cle does not move.



The vehicle makes an abnormal 
sound.



From the front

Use a towing dolly under the rear 
wheels.



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front 
wheels.

When using a flat-bed truck to trans-
port the vehicle, use tire strapping 
belts. Refer to the owner’s manual of 
the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping 
method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement 
during transportation, set the parking 
brake and turn the engine switch off.

If a tow truck is not available in an 
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains 
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on 
hard surfaced roads for short distances 
at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer 
and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s 
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and 
brakes must be in good condition.

Towing with a wheel-lift type 
truck

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-

vent body damage.

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

432

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

To have your vehicle towed by another 
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be 
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-
ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.

1

Take out the phillips-head screw-
driver and towing eyelet.

Phillips-head screwdriver
Towing eyelet

2

Remove the eyelet cover using a 
flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a rag 

between the screwdriver and the vehicle 

body as shown in the illustration.

3

Insert the towing eyelet into the 
hole and tighten partially by hand.

4

Tighten down the towing eyelet 
securely using a phillips-head 
screwdriver or hard metal bar.

5

Securely attach cables or chains to 
the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

6

Enter the vehicle being towed and 
start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine 

switch to IGNITION ON mode.

7

Shift the shift position to N and 
release the parking brake.

Turn automatic mode off. (



P.181)

■

While towing

If the engine is not running, the power assist 

for the brakes and steering will not function, 

making steering and braking more difficult.

Emergency towing procedure

A
B

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

 ar

ises

■

Wheel nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any 

authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author-

ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.



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 
continually points higher than nor-
mal.



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 engine



Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly



Appreciable loss of power

If you think something is 
wrong

If you notice any of the following 
symptoms, your vehicle probably 
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact any authorized Lexus retailer 
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer as soon as possi-
ble.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency



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

Follow the procedure below to restart 
the engine after the system is activated.

1

Turn the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or turn it off.

2

Restart the engine.

Fuel pump shut off system

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage 
when the engine stalls or when an 
airbag inflates upon collision, the 
fuel pump shut off system stops the 
supply of fuel to the engine.

Restarting the engine

NOTICE

■

Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle.

If you find that fuel has leaked onto the 

ground, the fuel system has been dam-

aged and is in need of repair. Do not 

restart the engine.

435

7

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

 ar

ises

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

High coolant temperature warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

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 inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author-
ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(red)

Indicates that:



The brake fluid level is low; or



The brake system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any 
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer. 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 any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The electronically controlled brake system (vehicles with Lexus Safety 
System + A); or



The electric parking brake



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (



P.458)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

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.

■

Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

■

SRS warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any 
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any 
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The emission control system (on some models);



The electronic engine control system;



The electronic throttle control system; or



The electronic automatic transmission control system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any 
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The SRS airbag system; or



The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

437

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

 ar

ises

■

Pop Up Hood warning light (warning buzzer)

■

ABS warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated



The Pop Up Hood system cannot be reused once it has operated. 
Have it replaced by any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus author-
ized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:



The Brake Override System



The Drive-Start Control



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-Start Control 
was operated while depressing the accelerator pedal.



Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed 
simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is operating.



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Low fuel level warning light

■

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)

*

*

: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver and 
front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the 
buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain 
speed.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(red)

or

(yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 13 L (3.4 gal., 2.8 Imp. 
gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger 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.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

 ar

ises

■

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)

*

*

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his or 
her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently 
for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

■

Tire pressure warning light

■

LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(except F SPORT 

models)

(F SPORT models)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system



Have the system checked by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as



Natural causes



Flat tire



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (



P.441)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(orange)

(if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display. 
(



P.241, 251)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Stop & Start cancel indicator (warning buzzer)

■

RCD OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

PCS warning light

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

(if equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the function temporarily cannot be used due to the cam-
era being dirty, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display. 
(



P.304, 443)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes or illumi-

nates)

(if equipped)

When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

When 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.206, 211, 444)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) 
system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.



P.225, 237

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7

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

 ar

ises

■

Slip indicator

■

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer 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.

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes 

on while driving

The malfunction indicator lamp will come 

on if the fuel tank becomes completely 

empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the 

vehicle immediately. The malfunction indi-

cator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not 

go off, contact any authorized Lexus retailer 

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable 

repairer as soon as possible.

■

Electric power steering system warning 

light (warning buzzer)

When the battery charge becomes insuffi-

cient or the voltage temporarily drops, the 

electric power steering system warning 

light may come on and the warning buzzer 

may sound.

■

When the tire pressure warning light 

comes on

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punc-

tured.
If a tire is punctured: 



P.446

If none of the tires are punctured:

Turn the engine switch off then turn it to 

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The VSC system;



The TRC system; or



The hill-start assist control system



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer or 
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

442

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

IGNITION ON mode. Check if the tire 

pressure warning light comes on or blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light blinks for 

approximately 1 minute then stays on

There may be a malfunction in the tire 

pressure warning system. Have the vehicle 

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer 

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any relia-

ble repairer immediately.



If the tire pressure warning light comes 

on

1

After the temperature of the tires has 

lowered sufficiently, check the inflation 

pressure of each tire and adjust them to 

the specified level.

2

If the warning light does not turn off 

even after several minutes have 

elapsed, check that the inflation pres-

sure of each tire is at the specified level 

and perform initialization. (



P.407)

■

The tire pressure warning light may 

come on due to natural causes

The tire pressure warning light may come 

on due to natural causes such as natural air 

leaks and tire inflation pressure changes 

caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-

ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the 

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

Conditions that the tire pressure warn-

ing system may not function properly



P.406

WARNING

■

If both the ABS and the brake system 

warning lights remain on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-

ately and contact any authorized Lexus 

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or 

any reliable repairer.

The vehicle will become extremely 

unstable during braking, 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 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 precau-

tions.

Failure to do so could cause a loss of 

vehicle control and result in death or 

serious injury.

●

Decelerate to the lowest appropriate 

speed as soon as possible. Do not 

drive over 80 km/h (50 mph).

●

Check and adjust the tire inflation 

pressure immediately.

●

If the tire pressure warning light 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 any authorized Lexus 

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, 

or any reliable repairer.

●

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-

ing.

If the 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.