Lexus IS500 (2024 year). Manual in english

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

Use only Lexus wheel bolts and
wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.



When rotating, repairing or chang-
ing your tires, check that the wheel
bolts are still tight after driving 621
miles (1000 km).



Be careful not to damage the alumi-
num wheels when using tire chains.



Use only Lexus genuine balance
weights or equivalent and a plastic
or rubber hammer when balancing
your wheels.

WARNING

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When replacing wheels

●

Do not use wheels that are a different

size from those recommended in the

Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a

loss of handling control.

●

Never use an inner tube in a leaking

wheel which is designed for a tubeless

tire.

Doing so may result in an accident,

causing death or serious injury.

●

Use the correct wheel bolts for the

wheels to be installed. For details, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

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Wheel bolts

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of death or serious injury:

●

Do not over tighten.

●

Never use oil or grease on the wheel

bolts. Oil and grease may cause the

wheel bolts to be excessively tight-

ened, leading to bolt or disc wheel

damage. In addition, the oil or grease

can cause the wheel bolts to loosen

and the wheel may fall off, causing a

serious accident. Remove any oil or

grease from the wheel bolts.

●

If there are any cracks or deformations

in the wheel bolts, or if the surface

treatment becomes worn, have the

wheel bolts replaced at your Lexus

dealer. Failure to follow these precau-

tions could cause the wheel bolts to

loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting

in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Replacing tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters

●

Because tire repair or replacement

may affect the tire pressure warning

valves and transmitters, make sure to

have tires serviced by your Lexus

dealer or other qualified service shop.

In addition, make sure to purchase

your tire pressure warning valves and

transmitters at your Lexus dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels

are used on your vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves and trans-

mitters may not work properly with

non-genuine wheels.

Aluminum wheel precautions

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Turn the engine switch off.

Open the glove box. Lift up the side
with the stay, disconnect the stay
tabs and remove the partition by
pulling horizontally.

Press the tabs and remove the filter
cover.

Press the tabs and remove the filter
case.

Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.

The “

UP” marks shown on the filter

and the filter case should be pointing up.

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Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning fil-

ter according to the maintenance schedule.

In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic

flow, early replacement may be required.

(For scheduled maintenance information,

please refer to the “Owner’s Manual Sup-

plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)

■

If air flow from the vents decreases dra-

matically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter

and replace if necessary.

■

Air conditioning filter with deodorizing

function

When fragrances are placed in your vehi-

cle, the deodorizing effect may become

significantly weakened in a short period.

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter must be
changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.

Removal method

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When an air conditioning odor comes out

continuously, replace the air conditioning

filter.

■

If the electronic key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

●

The smart access system with push-but-

ton start and wireless remote control will

not function properly.

●

The operational range will be reduced.

■

When the card key battery needs to be

replaced (if equipped)

The battery for the card key is available only

at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can

replace the battery for you.



Flathead screwdriver



Small flathead screwdriver



Lithium battery CR2032

■

Use a CR2032 lithium battery

●

Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus

dealer, local electrical appliance shops or

camera stores.

●

Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer.

●

Dispose of used batteries according to

local laws.

NOTICE

■

When using the air conditioning sys-

tem

Make sure that a filter is always installed.

Using the air conditioning system without

a filter may cause damage to the system.

Electronic key battery

Replace the battery with a new one
if it is depleted.
As the key may be damaged if the
following procedure is not per-
formed properly, it is recom-
mended that key battery
replacement be performed by your
Lexus dealer.

Items to prepare

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Take out the mechanical key.

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key, wrap the tip

of the screwdriver with tape.

Remove the depleted battery.

Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal

facing up.

Replacing the battery

WARNING

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Battery precautions

Observe the following precautions. Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Do not swallow the battery. Doing so

may cause chemical burns.

●

A coin battery or button battery is

used in the electronic key. If a battery is

swallowed, it may cause severe chemi-

cal burns in as little as 2 hours and may

result in death or serious injury.

●

Keep away new and removed batteries

from children.

●

If the cover cannot be firmly closed,

stop using the electronic key and stow

the key in the place where children

cannot reach, and then contact your

Lexus dealer.

●

If you accidentally swallow a battery or

put a battery into a part of your body,

get emergency medical attention

immediately.

■

To prevent battery explosion or leak-

age of flammable liquid or gas

●

Replace the battery with a new battery

of the same type. If a wrong type of

battery is used, it may explode.

●

Do not expose batteries to extremely

low pressure due to high altitude or

extremely high temperatures.

●

Do not burn, break or cut a battery.

NOTICE

■

For normal operation after replacing

the battery

Observe the following precautions to

prevent accidents:

●

Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery to

rust.

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Turn the engine switch off.

Open the fuse box cover.



Engine compartment: type A fuse
box

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.



Engine compartment: type B fuse
box

Push the tab in and lift the lid off.



Driver’s side instrument panel

Remove the lid.

NOTICE

●

Do not touch or move any other com-

ponent inside the remote control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery ter-

minals.

Checking and replacing
fuses

If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.

Checking and replacing fuses

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Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.

Check if the fuse is blown.

Type A and B:

Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of

an appropriate amperage rating. The

amperage rating can be found on the fuse

box lid.
Type C and D:

Contact your Lexus dealer.



Type A

Normal fuse

Blown fuse



Type B

Normal fuse
Blown fuse



Type C

Normal fuse
Blown fuse



Type D

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

A
B

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After a fuse is replaced

●

If the lights do not turn on even after the

fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need

replacement.

●

If the replaced fuse blows again, have the

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

■

If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting

the wiring harness from damage.

■

When replacing light bulbs

Lexus recommends that you use genuine

Lexus products designed for this vehicle.

Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-

cuits designed to prevent overload,

non-genuine parts or parts not designed for

this vehicle may be unusable.

Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B



Make sure the vehicle has a full tank
of gasoline and the area around the
headlight is not deformed.



Park the vehicle on level ground.



Make sure the tire inflation pressure
is at the specified level.



Have someone sit in the driver’s
seat.



Bounce the vehicle several times.

Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
turn bolt A in either direction.

Remember the turning direction and the

number of turns.

WARNING

■

To prevent system breakdowns and

vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to

the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher amperage

rating than that indicated, or use any

other object in place of a fuse.

●

Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or

equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a wire, even

as a temporary fix.

●

Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

NOTICE

■

Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical overload

determined and repaired by your Lexus

dealer as soon as possible.

Headlight aim

Vertical movement adjusting
bolts

Before checking the headlight
aim

Adjusting the headlight aim

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Single-beam headlights



Triple-beam headlights

Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step

If the headlight cannot be adjusted using

this procedure, take the vehicle to your

Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.

Check the wattage of the light bulb to
be replaced. (

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P.379)

Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on
the bulb. If necessary bulb replace-
ment seems difficult to perform,
contact your Lexus dealer.

For more information about replac-
ing other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.

Preparing for light bulb replace-
ment

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Front turn signal light (bulb type)
Rear turn signal light

■

Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has
burnt out, have it replaced by your
Lexus dealer.



Headlight



Parking lights and daytime running
lights



Front turn signal lights (LED type)



Side marker lights



Side turn signal lights



Stop/tail lights



Tail lights



Back-up light



High mounted stoplight



License plate lights

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LED Lights

The lights other than the front turn signal

lights (bulb type) and rear turn signal lights

each consist of a number of LEDs. If any of

the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your

Lexus dealer to have the light replaced.

■

Condensation build-up on the inside of

the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the

inside of the headlight lens does not indi-

cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus

dealer for more information in the following

situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up on the

inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the headlight.

■

When replacing light bulbs

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P.316

Bulb locations

A
B

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Front turn signal lights (bulb type)

IS500: Removing the engine com-
partment cover.

Push the center of the clip.

Remove the clip.

For the left side only: Pinch the clip
to remove the washer fluid filler
opening.

Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

Remove the light bulb.

Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.

After installing the light bulb, turn on the

front turn signal light to visually check that

there is no light leaking from the bulb base.

After replacing the left side bulb,
install the washer fluid filler opening
to its original position.

Replacing light bulbs

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IS500: Install the engine compart-
ment cover.

Push up center portion

Insert

Press

■

Rear turn signal lights

Open the trunk and apply protec-
tive tape to the vehicle body around
the light unit.

Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct

tape, as it may leave residue or damage the

paint when removed.

Insert a flathead screw-driver
between the cover and the light unit

and pry up the cover in several
positions as shown in the illustration
to disengage the claws (indicated
by a dotted line).

To prevent scratching the vehicle, wrap the

tip of the flathead screwdriver with a cloth,

etc.

Pull the cover toward the rear of the
vehicle to remove it.

Remove the 2 bolts.

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Install the cover.

Remove the protective tape.

■

When replacing the front turn signal

lights (bulb type)

When the washer fluid filler opening is

removed with a large amount of washer

fluid contained in the washer tank, washer

fluid may spill onto the vehicle and cleaning

may be required.

WARNING

■

Replacing light bulbs

●

Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to

replace the bulb immediately after

turning off the lights.

The bulbs become very hot and may

cause burns.

●

Do not touch the glass portion of the

light bulb with bare hands. When it is

unavoidable to hold the glass portion,

use and hold with a clean dry cloth to

avoid getting moisture and oils on the

bulb.

Also, if the bulb is scratched or

dropped, it may blow out or crack.

●

Fully install light bulbs and any parts

used to secure them. Failure to do so

may result in heat damage, fire, or

water entering the headlight unit. This

may damage the headlights or cause

condensation to build up on the lens.

■

To prevent damage or fire

●

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and

locked.

●

Check the wattage of the bulb before

installing to prevent heat damage.

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When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers..................

324

If your vehicle has to be stopped in

an emergency..........................

324

If the vehicle is submerged or

water on the road is rising ..

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

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If you think something is wrong

.........................................................

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Fuel pump shut off system .....

332

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds .......

333

If a warning message is displayed

........................................................

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If you have a flat tire..................

345

If the engine will not start .......

353

If you lose your keys.................

355

If the fuel filler door cannot be

opened........................................

355

If the electronic key does not

operate properly ....................

356

If the vehicle battery is discharged

........................................................

358

If your vehicle overheats ........

362

If the vehicle becomes stuck

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7-1. Essential information

7-1.Essential information

Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights.

To turn them off, press the switch once
again.

■

Emergency flashers

●

If the emergency flashers are used for a

long time while the engine is not operat-

ing, the battery may discharge.

●

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

or in the event of a strong rear impact, the

emergency flashers will turn on automati-

cally.

The emergency flashers will turn off auto-

matically after operating for approxi-

mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the

emergency flashers off, press the switch

twice.

(The emergency flashers may not turn on

automatically depending on the force of

the impact and conditions of the colli-

sion.)

Steadily 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 vehi-
cle 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

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped on the road due
to a breakdown, etc.

Operating instructions

If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:

Stopping the vehicle

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

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 pres-
sure.

■

Water level exceeds the floor

When the water level exceeds the floor and

time has passed, the electrical equipment

will get damaged, the power windows will

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 heavier to turn. Decelerate as

much as possible 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 is anticipated that
the vehicle will be flooded or set
adrift. Remain calm and follow the
following.

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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 on

this vehicle.
Laminated glass cannot be shattered with
an emergency hammer

Tempered glass is used in the windows on

this vehicle.

: Contact your Lexus dealer or aftermar-

ket accessory manufacturer for further
information about an emergency ham-
mer.

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 adrift, which

may lead to death.

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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
your Lexus dealer 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.
(

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P.328)

If they are damaged, use a towing
dolly or flatbed truck.

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

The following may indicate a problem
with the drivetrain. Contact your Lexus
dealer 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.

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 damaged,

broken debris may hit people, and cause

serious damage.

■

Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelet is installed

securely.

If not securely installed, towing eyelet

may come loose during towing.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

when towing using a wheel-lift type

truck

When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-

quate ground clearance for towing at the

opposite end of the raised vehicle. With-

out adequate clearance, the vehicle

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

during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the

suspension components.

■

Recreational towing (behind motor

home, etc.)

Never dinghy tow your vehicle to pre-

vent causing serious damage to the

AWD system and transmission. (



P.129)

Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

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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 at most 50
miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30
km/h).
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.

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.

Take out the wheel bolt wrench,
flathead screwdriver and towing
eyelet. (

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P.345)

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.

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type truck

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

vent body damage.

Using a flatbed truck

NOTICE

■

Using a flatbed truck

Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the

vehicle may be damaged.

Emergency towing

Emergency towing procedure

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

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel bolt wrench
or hard metal bar.

Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine

switch to IGNITION ON mode.

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

Turn automatic mode off. (

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P.139)

When the shift lever cannot be shifted:

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P.134

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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.

■

Wheel bolt wrench

Wheel bolt wrench is installed in the trunk.

(

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P.345)

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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 engine



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

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Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

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, 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 your Lexus dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(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 light

Details/Actions

(yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high



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

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P.362)

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■

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 your Lexus
dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



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 your Lexus
dealer.

Warning light

Details/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.

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■

ABS warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:



Brake Override System



Drive-Start Control



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.



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



Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.



Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) is operating (if
equipped)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

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 seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning 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. If
the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time
after 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 after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

■

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights

(warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(red)

(yellow)

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2 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.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.

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: This light illuminates on the center panel.

: 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 seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle
reaches a certain speed.

■

Tire pressure warning light

■

LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

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 your Lexus dealer.

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.340)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



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



P.183)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

(if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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.206)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

PCS warning light

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with
dirt, etc. (



P.198)



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



P.212)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

(if equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (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.221, 342)

Warning light

Details/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.

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.163, 343)

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



P.174

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■

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.

■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the air-

bag sensor assembly, front impact sensors,

side impact sensors (front door), side

impact sensors (front), side impact sensors

(rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s

seat belt buckle switch, front passenger

occupant classification system (ECU and

sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-

senger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt

pretensioners and force limiters, airbags,

interconnecting wiring and power sources.

(



P.28)

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes

on while driving

First check the following:

Warning light

Details/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.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

(flashes)

(Canada)

It is possible 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. If the light
turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is operating
normally.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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●

Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel 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 several

trips, contact your Lexus dealer 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.345

If none of the tires are punctured:

Turn the engine switch off then turn it to

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 your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.



If the tire pressure warning light comes

After the temperature of the tires has

lowered sufficiently, check the inflation

pressure of each tire and adjust them to

the specified level.

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.304)

■

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).

■

When a tire is replaced with the spare

tire

The spare tire is not equipped with a tire

pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a

tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light

will not turn off even though the flat tire has

been replaced with the spare tire.

■

Conditions that the tire pressure warn-

ing system may not function properly



P.303

WARNING

■

If both the ABS and the brake system

warning lights remain on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-

ately and contact your Lexus dealer.

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 50 mph (80 km/h).

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WARNING

●

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. Check the tires. If a tire is flat,

change it with the spare tire and have

the flat tire repaired by the nearest

Lexus dealer.

●

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.

■

Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

vided), should be checked monthly when

cold and inflated to the inflation pressure

recommended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-

tion pressure label (tire and load

information label). (If your vehicle has

tires of a different size than the size indi-

cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-

tion pressure label [tire and load

information label], you should determine

the proper tire inflation pressure for

those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

has been equipped with a tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure

warning system) that illuminates a low

tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warn-

ing light) when one or more of your tires

is significantly under-inflated. Accord-

ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale

(tire pressure warning light) illuminates,

you should stop and check your tires as

soon as possible, and inflate them to the

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire

to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-

ciency and tire tread life, and may affect

the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-

ity.

Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure

warning system) is not a substitute for

proper tire maintenance, and it is the

driver’s responsibility to maintain correct

tire pressure, even if under-inflation has

not reached the level to trigger illumina-

tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale

(tire pressure warning light).

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunction indicator to indicate when

the system is not operating properly. The

TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunction indicator is combined with

the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light). When the system

detects a malfunction, the telltale will

flash for approximately one minute and

then remain continuously illuminated.

This sequence will continue upon subse-

quent vehicle start-ups as long as the

malfunction exists. When the malfunction

indicator is illuminated, the system may

not be able to detect or signal low tire

pressure as intended.

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