1997 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 17

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS If the brake fluid is correct ...Have the warning system checked by your Lexus dealer. (d) Discharge Warning Light 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. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is turned "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. S If it is loose or broken, the generator will not charge the battery properly. (c) SRS Airbag Warning Light 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 directly to the nearest Lexus dealer or repair shop. 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 airbag system is operating properly. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the 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. NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive is broken or loose. S The light does not come on as described above or remains on. S The light comes on while driving. 32