1998 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 33

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (e) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light 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 then 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. NOTICE Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine. (g) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on in the following cases. a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" on page 28 for instructions.) b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" on page 52 for instructions.) c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on - even for one block. It may ruin the engine. 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 a few seconds. (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 198.) While driving on steep inclines or rough roads which causes the vehicle to substantially sway or on curves, this light may come on due to the movement of engine oil in the engine. 33

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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(e)
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
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 then 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.
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 198.)
While driving on steep inclines or rough roads which causes the vehicle to
substantially sway or on curves, this light may come on due to the movement
of engine oil in the engine.
NOTICE
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
(g)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following cases.
a.
The fuel tank is completely empty.
(See ”Fuel gauge” on page 28 for
instructions.)
b.
The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely.
(See ”Fuel tank cap” on page
52 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 a few seconds.