Steps To Take In An Emergency; If The Warning Light Turns On - Lexus SC 430 2006 Owner's Manual

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the warning light turns on...

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.
If the brake system warning light comes on, stop the vehicle immedi-
ately.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Warning lights
(U.S.A)
(Canada)
* Brake warning buzzer:
If a malfunction that affects brake performance occurs, a buzzer sounds
together with the warning light.
* Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph (5
km/h) or more.
Warning light/Details
Brake system warning light (Warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake
is not released. If the light turns off after the park-
ing brake is fully released the system is operating
normally.
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