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Service Indicator & Warning Lights Lexus LS I

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Scheme 1: SERVICE INDICATOR & WARNING LIGHTS

ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Indicates engine coolant temperature. Needle should remain below Red zone while driving. If needle rises into Red zone or higher and remains there, stop vehicle immediately and let engine cool. Check coolant level.

CAUTIONDO NOT continue to operate vehicle when engine is overheating. Severe damage can result.

OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT

If this light flickers or comes on while driving, the oil pressure is probably low. If this occurs, stop the vehicle immediately and check the oil level. If oil level is okay and light remains on, have the system serviced as soon as possible.

CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT

Indicates that the battery is not charging properly. Have the system serviced as soon as possible.

BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT

This light indicates that either the parking brake is on or the brake fluid level is low.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT

This light should come on for about 6 seconds after key is turned to "On". If light does not come on or stays on after the 6 seconds, or comes on while driving, have the system serviced as soon as possible.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT

Indicates a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Brakes will still operate normally, but without anti-lock feature. If light comes on and remains on, have the system serviced as soon as possible.

COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT

This light indicates that the engine coolant level is low. Add coolant as soon as possible.

CAUTIONContinued operation with a low coolant level may result in overheating of the engine.

TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR

This light should come on when the key is turned to the "On" position and go out after about three seconds. If the traction control system comes on during driving, the light will blink. If the light comes on and remains on, have the system serviced as soon as possible.

ENGINE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT

If this light comes on while driving, it indicates a problem with the engine electrical system. On California vehicles, it also indicates a malfunction in the emission control system and may be used to access fault codes. Have the system serviced as soon as possible.

LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT

If this light comes on while driving, the oil level is low. Add oil as soon as possible.