If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on
or
flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not
necessarily
indicate a malfunction in the system.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Follow the correction procedure.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning light turns off.
Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her sear belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of
at least 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer
will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
First check when the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
Check the following:
- 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 lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer
as
soon as possible.
SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following: • The airbag sensor assembly.
• The front airbag sensors.
• The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies.
• The curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies.
• The driver’s seat position sensor.
• The driver’s seat belt buckle switch.
• Occupant detection system (ECU and sensors).
• “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights.
• Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch.
• The seat belt pretensioner assemblies.
• The inflators.
• The interconnecting wiring and power sources.
Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on
its
weight, the reminder light may flash and buzzer may sound.
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire pressure warning light.
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as
natural air
leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case,
adjusting
the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few
minutes).
When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
Full-size spare tire
The spare tire is also equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter.
The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire inflation pressure of
the spare
tire is low. If a tire goes flat, even though the flat tire is replaced with the
spare tire,
the tire pressure warning light does not turn off. Replace the spare tire with
the
repaired tire and adjust the proper tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure
warning
light will turn off after a few minutes.
Compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with the 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 is replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire
with the
repaired tire and adjust the proper tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure
warning
light will turn off after a few minutes.
If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following
conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
- If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
used.
- If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered
in the tire pressure warning computer.
- If the tire pressure warning select switch is set to a different tire setting.
- If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following conditions: (When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.) - If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
- If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
- If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed (vehicles
with fullsize
spare tire).
- If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or
wheel housings.
- If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used. (Even if you use Lexus wheels, the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types of tires.) - If tire chains are used.
- If the full-size spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.
- If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put in
the
trunk (vehicles with full-size spare tire).
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute
frequently
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have
it checked by your Lexus dealer.
Customization that can be configured at Lexus dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
CAUTION:
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss
of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
- Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. 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 the tire is flat,
change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus
dealer.
- Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. 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.
CAUTION:
Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when
cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information
label).
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle
placard or tire inflation 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 warning light) when one or more of your tires
is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, 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 significantly
underinflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling
and stopping ability.
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
illumination 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 pressure 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 subsequent 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.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction
telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) to continue to function properly.
NOTICE:
Precaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire
pressure warning
system may not operate properly.
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