Steps To Take In An Emergency; If The Warning Light Turns On; Turns On - Lexus SC 430 2001 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.
CAUTION
If both the ABS and brake system warning lights remain on
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Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately 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.
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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.