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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes
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on while driving (except for Korea)
For some models, the malfunction indicator
lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes
completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty,
refuel the vehicle immediately. The malfunc-
tion indicator lamp will go off after several
trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not
go off, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Electric power steering system warning
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light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes
insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system
warning light may come on and the warning
buzzer may sound.
When the tire pressure warning light
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comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punc-
tured.
If a tire is punctured: P.536
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the power switch off then turn it to ON
mode. Check if the tire pressure warning
light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light blinks for
approximately 1 minute then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the tire
pressure warning system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
If the tire pressure warning light comes
on
1
After the temperature of the tires has
lowered sufficiently, check the inflation
pressure of each tire and adjust them to
the specified level.
2
If the warning light does not turn off
even after several minutes have
elapsed, check that the inflation pres-
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sure of each tire is at the specified level
and perform initialization. (P.494)
The tire pressure warning light may
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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).
Conditions that the tire pressure warn-
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ing system may not function properly
P.490
WARNING
If both the ABS and the brake system
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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
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system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the
assist to the power steering is restricted.
When the light comes on red, the assist
to the power steering is lost and handling
operations of the steering wheel 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
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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.
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