1996 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 38

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GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 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. (h) "ABS" Warning Light NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on - even for one block. It may ruin the engine. (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 165.) 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 NOTICE Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine. 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. (g) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on in the follow cases. a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" on page 24 for instructions.) b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" on page 43 for instructions.) c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. If it comes on while you are driving in case c., have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. (k) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light (Canada only) This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible. 29

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GAUGES, METERS, AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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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.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on –
even for one block. It may ruin the engine.
(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
165
.)
NOTICE
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will
damage the engine.
(g)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the follow cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See “Fuel gauge” on
page
24
for instructions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See “Fuel tank
cap” on page
43
for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or
automatic transmission electrical system.
If it comes on while you are driving in case c., have your
vehicle checked/repaired by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
(h)
“ABS” Warning Light
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)
Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors are completely
closed.
(j)
Rear Light Failure Warning Light
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.
(k)
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
(Canada only)
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes
nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible.