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SECTION INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1-3 51 52 54 55 55 67 73 Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ...Engine coolant temperature gauge ...Tachometer ...Odometer and trip meter ...Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...Multi-information display ...Instrument panel light control ... 50
SECTION INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1-3 51 52 54 55 55 67 73 Gauges, meters and service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ...Engine coolant temperature gauge ...Tachometer ...Odometer and trip meter ...Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...Multi-information display ...Instrument panel light control ... 50
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... the ignition switch is on earlier than usual. If the fuel level approaches "E" or the low fuel level warning light comes on . GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS FUEL GAUGE It is not a malfunction even if the needle of the fuel gauge returns to "E" when the ignition switch is turned to... 1/4 full. See the inner back cover for fuel capacity and recommended fuel selection. Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. It is a good idea to the "START" position.
... the ignition switch is on earlier than usual. If the fuel level approaches "E" or the low fuel level warning light comes on . GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS FUEL GAUGE It is not a malfunction even if the needle of the fuel gauge returns to "E" when the ignition switch is turned to... 1/4 full. See the inner back cover for fuel capacity and recommended fuel selection. Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. It is a good idea to the "START" position.
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.... If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop -and-go traffic. D Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE It is not a malfunction even if the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge returns to "C" when the ignition...
.... If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop -and-go traffic. D Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE It is not a malfunction even if the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge returns to "C" when the ignition...
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See "If your vehicle overheats" on page 443. 53 GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS NOTICE D Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to keep the temperature of coolant to overheat. The thermostat is designed to control the flow of the engine within the specified operating range. D Do not continue driving with an overheated engine.
See "If your vehicle overheats" on page 443. 53 GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS NOTICE D Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to keep the temperature of coolant to overheat. The thermostat is designed to control the flow of the engine within the specified operating range. D Do not continue driving with an overheated engine.
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... to the bottom position when the ignition switch is turned to prevent engine over-revving. This may cause severe engine damage. 54 GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy. NOTICE Do not let...
... to the bottom position when the ignition switch is turned to prevent engine over-revving. This may cause severe engine damage. 54 GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS TACHOMETER The tachometer indicates engine speed in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy. NOTICE Do not let...
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...SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS AND WARNING BUZZERS IF THIS INDICATOR OR BUZZER COMES ON...DO THIS. (a) (Indicator and buzzer) If parking brake is disconnected. (b) (Indicator and buzzer) Fasten driver's seat belt. (c) Fasten front passenger's seat belt. (d) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer immediately. (e) Take vehicle to Lexus... hold it. The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical power source is off, stop immediately and contact Lexus dealer. To change the mode indication, push the trip meter reset knob briefly. The twin trip meter records two different distances...
...SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS AND WARNING BUZZERS IF THIS INDICATOR OR BUZZER COMES ON...DO THIS. (a) (Indicator and buzzer) If parking brake is disconnected. (b) (Indicator and buzzer) Fasten driver's seat belt. (c) Fasten front passenger's seat belt. (d) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer immediately. (e) Take vehicle to Lexus... hold it. The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical power source is off, stop immediately and contact Lexus dealer. To change the mode indication, push the trip meter reset knob briefly. The twin trip meter records two different distances...
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If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Lexus dealer. Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. (p) Key reminder buzzer Remove key. 56 DO THIS. (k) Stop and check. (f) (l) Stop and check. (g) (m) Replace engine oil. (h) Shift four-wheel drive control out of "N". (n) Fill up tank. (i) Stop and check. (o) Add washer fluid. (j) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS IF THIS INDICATOR OR BUZZER COMES ON...IF THIS INDICATOR OR BUZZER COMES ON... Close all side doors and back door. DO THIS.
If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Lexus dealer. Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. (p) Key reminder buzzer Remove key. 56 DO THIS. (k) Stop and check. (f) (l) Stop and check. (g) (m) Replace engine oil. (h) Shift four-wheel drive control out of "N". (n) Fill up tank. (i) Stop and check. (o) Add washer fluid. (j) Take vehicle to Lexus dealer. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS IF THIS INDICATOR OR BUZZER COMES ON...IF THIS INDICATOR OR BUZZER COMES ON... Close all side doors and back door. DO THIS.
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... brake system will fail, but also the vehicle will become extremely unstable during operation does not indicate a problem. 57 GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (a) Brake System Warning Light and Buzzer This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is in the "ON...even after the parking brake is released while the engine is low... In this can indicate that the brakes may not work properly and your Lexus dealer. D When the hydraulic brake booster fails...If the hydraulic booster causes a problem resulting in the "ON" position. D The warning ...
... brake system will fail, but also the vehicle will become extremely unstable during operation does not indicate a problem. 57 GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (a) Brake System Warning Light and Buzzer This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is in the "ON...even after the parking brake is released while the engine is low... In this can indicate that the brakes may not work properly and your Lexus dealer. D When the hydraulic brake booster fails...If the hydraulic booster causes a problem resulting in the "ON" position. D The warning ...
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.... If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on its weight and how it is not fastened. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS Any of the brake system, and it is depressed repeatedly. It is turned to 8 seconds. 58 D You may detect the pressure, causing the...
.... If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on its weight and how it is not fastened. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS Any of the brake system, and it is depressed repeatedly. It is turned to 8 seconds. 58 D You may detect the pressure, causing the...
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... have a problem. If the lamp remains on, or the lamp comes on or starts flashing while driving. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light comes on while driving, first check the followings. If the fuel tank is not empty ... in the engine, emission control system, electronic throttle control system, automatic transmission electrical system or warning light system itself. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. This means the SRS airbags and front seat belt pretensioners are temporary malfunctions.
... have a problem. If the lamp remains on, or the lamp comes on or starts flashing while driving. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light comes on while driving, first check the followings. If the fuel tank is not empty ... in the engine, emission control system, electronic throttle control system, automatic transmission electrical system or warning light system itself. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. This means the SRS airbags and front seat belt pretensioners are temporary malfunctions.
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS At this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the components monitored by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to prevent erroneous pedal operation. D Anti-lock brake system D Brake assist system D Active traction control system... operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally. CAUTION Be especially careful to service the vehicle. However, if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you are driving. Contact your Lexus dealer to the "ON" position, or remains on again. If either of ...
GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS At this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the components monitored by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to prevent erroneous pedal operation. D Anti-lock brake system D Brake assist system D Active traction control system... operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally. CAUTION Be especially careful to service the vehicle. However, if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you are driving. Contact your Lexus dealer to the "ON" position, or remains on again. If either of ...
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS A warning light turning on briefly during braking. CAUTION To restore the park function, shift the four-wheel drive control out of the following ... not indicate a malfunction: D The light may turn on together with the brake system warning light, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. It is normal if it turns off after a while. CAUTION If the "ABS" warning light remains on the light. Either of "N". 61
GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS A warning light turning on briefly during braking. CAUTION To restore the park function, shift the four-wheel drive control out of the following ... not indicate a malfunction: D The light may turn on together with the brake system warning light, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. It is normal if it turns off after a while. CAUTION If the "ABS" warning light remains on the light. Either of "N". 61
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.... NOTICE Continued driving with the warning light on while you can start the vehicle again. If the light does not go off . GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (i) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light If this light comes on may damage the automatic transmission. 62 If the light goes off, you... the road. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the selector lever in "P" and leave the engine idling until the light goes off , call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.
.... NOTICE Continued driving with the warning light on while you can start the vehicle again. If the light does not go off . GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (i) Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Warning Light If this light comes on may damage the automatic transmission. 62 If the light goes off, you... the road. Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the selector lever in "P" and leave the engine idling until the light goes off , call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.
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...discharged. There is a problem somewhere in the following cases, contact your driving. D If the belt is O.K., there is no problem to continue your Lexus dealer: D The warning light does not come on when the ignition key turned to "ON", and will go out after a few seconds. The ... conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to "ON". In the following . Look first at the engine drive belt. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (j) "VSC TRAC" Warning Light (k) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the battery is no problem when the "VSC TRAC" warning ...
...discharged. There is a problem somewhere in the following cases, contact your driving. D If the belt is O.K., there is no problem to continue your Lexus dealer: D The warning light does not come on when the ignition key turned to "ON", and will go out after a few seconds. The ... conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to "ON". In the following . Look first at the engine drive belt. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (j) "VSC TRAC" Warning Light (k) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the battery is no problem when the "VSC TRAC" warning ...
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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (l) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns ... turned to a safe place and stop . If you when to "ON" position. even for assistance. It may come on the driving and road condition. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for one block. There is too low. NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the ignition key turned to indicate...
GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (l) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns ... turned to a safe place and stop . If you when to "ON" position. even for assistance. It may come on the driving and road condition. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for one block. There is too low. NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the ignition key turned to indicate...
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... the ignition key in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on page 55.) 2. If the system fails to check all the service reminder indicators (except the low fuel level warning light) 1. How to reset, the light will remain flashing. It goes off when you close the door... lever in "P" position and turn the ignition key to the movement of fuel in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. 65 Reset the light by following service reminder indicator should come on when the fluid level in the tank becomes very low. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position while holding...
... the ignition key in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on page 55.) 2. If the system fails to check all the service reminder indicators (except the low fuel level warning light) 1. How to reset, the light will remain flashing. It goes off when you close the door... lever in "P" position and turn the ignition key to the movement of fuel in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. 65 Reset the light by following service reminder indicator should come on when the fluid level in the tank becomes very low. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position while holding...
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Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 4. The following service reminder indicator should come on. The anti-lock brake system warning light, vehicle stability control system off indicator light and vehicle stability control... if they go out after a while. 66 w73 The following service reminder indicators should come on for about 6 seconds. w72a If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function as described above, have it checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. It is turned to "ON". ...
Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 4. The following service reminder indicator should come on. The anti-lock brake system warning light, vehicle stability control system off indicator light and vehicle stability control... if they go out after a while. 66 w73 The following service reminder indicators should come on for about 6 seconds. w72a If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function as described above, have it checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. It is turned to "ON". ...
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... of the display. To adjust the brightness, see "ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY" below. " 1 "MODE" button 3 " " button 2 " " button 4 "RESET" button 67 GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS MULTI-INFORMA TION DISPLAY The multi-information display provides various information, including clock, outside temperature, and your vehicle's driving condition. When the ignition...
... of the display. To adjust the brightness, see "ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY" below. " 1 "MODE" button 3 " " button 2 " " button 4 "RESET" button 67 GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS MULTI-INFORMA TION DISPLAY The multi-information display provides various information, including clock, outside temperature, and your vehicle's driving condition. When the ignition...
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... time will blink. Be sure to the previous display. For example, if the "RESET" button is depressed when the time is stopped. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY The key must be set to 2:00.
... time will blink. Be sure to the previous display. For example, if the "RESET" button is depressed when the time is stopped. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY The key must be set to 2:00.
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...up to "ON". D Outside temperature mode In outside temperature mode, outside air temperature sensor, "--" will appear on the display, contact your Lexus dealer. If there is some cases, "--" may appear momentarily when the ignition is quickly turned to 122_F (50_C). If "--" appears on ...the display. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS Outside temperature and cruise information The following information is shown with driving habits and road conditions. In some abnormality in...
...up to "ON". D Outside temperature mode In outside temperature mode, outside air temperature sensor, "--" will appear on the display, contact your Lexus dealer. If there is some cases, "--" may appear momentarily when the ignition is quickly turned to 122_F (50_C). If "--" appears on ...the display. GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS Outside temperature and cruise information The following information is shown with driving habits and road conditions. In some abnormality in...
