2000 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual - Page 87

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS CAUTION If either of the following conditions occurs, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. D The light does not go out even after the parking brake is released during the engine running. D The warning buzzer comes on together with the warning light. In either case, this can indicate that the brakes are failing and your stopping distance will be longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop. Any of the following conditions may occur, but do not indicate the malfunction: D The light may stay on for about 60 seconds after the engine is started. It is normal if it goes out after a while. D Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the warning light and buzzer. It is normal if the light goes out and the buzzer stops sounding after a few seconds. D You may hear a small sound in the engine compartment after the engine is started or the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly. This is a pump pulsating sound of the brake system, and it is not a malfunction. 67