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 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.

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Brake system warning light

■

High coolant temperature warning light

*

(warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Charging system warning light

*

*

: Except F SPORT models: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

F SPORT models: This light illuminates on the meter.

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.)

or

(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

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (

P.309)

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.

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Low engine oil pressure warning light

*

(warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Malfunction indicator lamp

■

SRS warning light

■

ABS warning light

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.)

or

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:
The electronic engine control system;
The electronic throttle control system; or
The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

or

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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Parking brake warning light (warning buzzer

*

)

*

: A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.

■

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

*

(warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

or

(Canada)

Indicates that the parking brake is engaged
 Release the parking brake.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:
Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
Drive-Start Control is operating; or
Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert) indicator

■

PCS warning light

■

Slip indicator

■

Open door warning light (warning buzzer)

*

*

: Open door warning buzzer:

P.88

Warning light

Details/Actions

(orange)

If the LDA indicator is illuminated:
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) system.
 Check the warning message displayed on the multi-information

display. (

P.166)

If the LDA indicator flashes:
Indicates that the vehicle has deviated from the lane (while the LDA
[Lane Departure Alert with steering control] system is operating)
 Check the area around the vehicle and return the vehicle to

between the lane lines.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes or illumi-

nates)

Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or that the
system is temporarily unavailable due to the vehicle being extremely
hot/cold, or dirt around a front sensor, etc.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

(

P.160, 292)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
 P.193

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or
The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is operating.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed
 Check that both side doors and the trunk are closed.

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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 buzze 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 for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer
sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound
intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound
in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
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. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed
of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will
sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.

■

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)

*

*

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehicle reaches a speed of
12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will
sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 24 more seconds.

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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Master warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Tire pressure warning light

■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the air-

bag sensor assembly, front impact sensors,

side impact sensors (door), side impact

sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear),

driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat

belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-

pant classification system, “AIR BAG ON”

indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle

switch, seat belt pretensioners, airbags,

interconnecting wiring and power sources.

(

P.29)

■

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

First 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 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.

Warning light

Details/Actions

A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate
that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
 P.290

Warning light

Details/Actions

When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
Natural causes (

P.288)

Flat tire (

P.294)

 Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. The light will

turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if
the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by
your Lexus dealer.

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
 Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.

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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 will not turn

off the tire pressure warning light.

■

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.258

■

If the tire pressure warning light fre-

quently comes on after blinking for 1

minute

If the tire pressure warning light frequently

comes on after blinking for 1 minute when

the engine switch is turned to IGNITION

ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus

dealer.

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard

due to being in a noisy location or audio

sound.

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

The steering wheel may 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.

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe place as

soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-

tion 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.)

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WARNING

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.

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 func-

tioning 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

■

To ensure the tire pressure warning

system operates properly

Do not install tires with different specifi-

cations or makers, as the tire pressure

warning system may not operate prop-

erly.

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If a warning message is dis-
played

The multi-information display
shows warnings of system malfunc-
tions, incorrectly performed opera-
tions, and messages that indicate a
need for maintenance. When a
message is shown, perform the cor-
rection procedure appropriate to
the message.



Except F SPORT models

Master warning light

The master warning light also comes on
or flashes in order to indicate that a mes-
sage is currently being displayed on the
multi-information display.

Multi-information display

Follow the instructions of the message
on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are
shown again after the following actions
have been performed, contact your
Lexus dealer.

A

B



F SPORT models (main meter in
center position)

Master warning light

The master warning light also comes on
or flashes in order to indicate that a mes-
sage is currently being displayed on the
multi-information display.

Multi-information display

Follow the instructions of the message
on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are
shown again after the following actions
have been performed, contact your
Lexus dealer.

A

B

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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.



F SPORT models (main meter-
moved to the right)

Master warning light

The master warning light also comes on
or flashes in order to indicate that a mes-
sage is currently being displayed on the
multi-information display.

Multi-information display

Follow the instructions of the message
on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are
shown again after the following actions
have been performed, contact your
Lexus dealer.

A

B

Messages and warnings

Warning buzzer

*

Warning

Comes on

Sounds

Indicates an important situation, such as when a sys-
tem related to driving is malfunctioning or that dan-
ger may result if the correction procedure is not
performed

Flashes

Sounds

Indicates a situation, such as when damage to the
vehicle or danger may result

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 In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not oper-

ate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning
message.

 If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is

displayed, take corrective action according to the warning light. (

P.282)

*

: 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 vehi-

cle specifications.

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard

due to being in a noisy location or audio

sound.

■

If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or

Replace” is displayed

The engine oil level is low. Check the level

of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is

stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a

level surface and check to see if the mes-

sage disappears.

■

If “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front

Camera Unavailable Remove Debris

On Windshield” is displayed

The following systems may be suspended

until the problem shown in the message is

resolved. (

P.151, 285)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering

control)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control

●

Automatic High Beam

■

If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-

played

Indicates that all maintenance according to

the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule

*

should be performed soon.

Comes on approximately 4500 miles

(7200 km) after the message has been

reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.

Please reset the message after the mainte-

nance is performed. (

P.238)

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-

tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.

■

If “Maintenance Required Visit Your

Dealer” is displayed

Indicates that all maintenance is required to

correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule

*

.

Comes on approximately 5000 miles

(8000 km) after the message has been

reset. (The indicator will not work properly

unless the message has been reset.) Per-

form the necessary maintenance. Please

reset the message after the maintenance is

performed. (

P.238)

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-

Comes on

Does not sound

Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electri-
cal components, their condition, or indicates the
need for maintenance

Flashes

Does not sound

Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has
been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to
perform an operation correctly

Warning buzzer

*

Warning

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tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.

■

If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is

displayed

Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to

be changed. (The indicator will not work

properly unless the oil maintenance data

has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if neces-

sary. After changing the engine oil, the oil

change system should be reset. (

P.250)

■

If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-

played

Indicates that the engine oil should be

changed. (After the engine oil is changed

and the oil maintenance data has been

reset.)
Check and change the engine oil, and oil fil-

ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the

engine oil, the oil change system should be

reset. (

P.250)

■

If a message that indicates the need for

visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed

The system or part shown on the

multi-information display is malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer immediately.

■

If “See Owner’s Manual” is displayed

●

If the following messages are shown, fol-

lowing the instructions, accordingly.

• “Engine Coolant Temp High” (

P.309)

●

If any of the following messages are

shown on the multi-information display, it

may indicate a malfunction. Have the

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

immediately.

• “Braking Power Low”

• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-

tion”

●

If any of the following messages are

shown on the multi-information display, it

may indicate a malfunction. Immediately

stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus

dealer.

• “Oil Pressure Low”

• “Charging System Malfunction”

NOTICE

■

“High Power Consumption Partial

Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is

frequently shown

There is a possible malfunction relating

to the charging system or the battery

may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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 Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a

hard, flat surface.

 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
 Stop the engine.
 Turn on the emergency flashers.

(

P.274)



Type A

Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet

If you have a flat tire

Your vehicle is equipped with a
spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.

For details about tires:

P.255

WARNING

■

If you have a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire.

Driving even a short distance with a flat

tire can damage the tire and the wheel

beyond repair, which could result in an

accident.

Before jacking up the vehicle

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

A
B
C
D

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Spare tire
Jack

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Type B

Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack

E
F

A
B
C
D

E
F

WARNING

■

Using the tire jack

Observe the following precautions.

Improper use of the tire jack may cause

the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,

leading to death or serious injury.

●

Do not use the tire jack for any pur-

pose other than replacing tires or

installing and removing tire chains.

●

Only use the tire jack that comes with

this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.

Do not use it on other vehicles, and do

not use other tire jacks for replacing

tires on this vehicle.

●

Put the jack properly in its jack point.

●

Do not put any part of your body under

the vehicle while it is supported by the

jack.

●

Do not start the engine or drive the

vehicle while the vehicle is supported

by the jack.

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Hold the hook and lift up the lug-
gage mat.

2

Secure the luggage mat using the
hook.

3

Remove the tool tray.

4

Take out the jack.

1

For tightening

2

For loosening

If the jack is too tightly installed to be
removed by hand, insert a tool, such as the
screwdriver included with the vehicle, into
the hole of the jack (portion

) and

loosen the jack.

1

Secure the luggage mat using the
hook. (

P.296)

WARNING

●

Do not raise the vehicle while some-

one is inside.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not put an

object on or under the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle to a height

greater than that required to replace

the tire.

●

Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get

under the vehicle.

●

When lowering the vehicle, make sure

that there is no-one near the vehicle. If

there are people nearby, warn them

vocally before lowering.

Taking out the jack

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to luggage mat

When closing the trunk lid, do not leave

the luggage mat lever hooked onthe

edge of the trunk.

Taking out the spare tire

A