1996 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual - Page 41

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS If the brake fluid level is correct...Have the warning system checked by your Lexus dealer. (d) Discharge Warning Light (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is turned to "ON" or "START," the reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light stays on and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) SRS Airbag Warning Light This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. S The light does not come on as described above or remains on. S The light comes on while driving. This light warns that the battery is being discharged. If it comes on while you are driving, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine, and check for the cause. Look first at the engine drive belt. S If it is loose or broken, the generator will not charge the battery properly. S If the belt is O.K., there is a problem somewhere in the charging system. The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop. NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. 28