1996 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual - Page 42

GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (e) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light (g) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This light warns that the engine oil pressure is too low. If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Lexus dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for concern if it goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly. The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the oil level dipstick. This lamp warns that there is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. If it comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. (h) "ABS" Warning Light NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on - even for one block. It may ruin the engine. This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in your anti-lock brake system. If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to "ON," and will go off after about 3 seconds. When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the brake system operates conventionally but without anti-lock function. (i) (j) Open Door Warning Light Rear Light Failure Warning Light (f) Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil level is too low. Add oil as soon as possible. (For instructions, see "Checking the engine oil level" on page 171.) This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed. If this light comes on when the headlight switch is turned on (at the first or second clickstop), it indicates that one or more of the tail lights are burned out. If it comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, one or more stop lights are burned out. Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as possible. NOTICE Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine. 29