If A Warning Light Turns On Or A Warning Buzzer Sounds - Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
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Warning light
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
(red)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
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Warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronically controlled brake system (if equipped); or
 The parking brake system
(yellow)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
High coolant temperature warning light
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Warning light
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
*
: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Charging system warning light
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Warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle's charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
Details/Actions
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Details/Actions
Details/Actions
Handling method (P.464)
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(warning buzzer)
Details/Actions
dealer.
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(warning buzzer)