1998 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 34

1998 Lexus ES 300 Manual

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the brake system operates conventionally but anti-lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden brake or braking on slippery road surfaces. (n) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver's door with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. (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) "TRAC OFF" Indicator/Warning Light This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and will go off after 3 seconds. This means that the system is operating properly. If the light flashes, this indicates a malfunction in the traction control system. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. (l) Low Washer Fluid Warning Light This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible. (m) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill the tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. 34

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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When the ”ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is
off), the brake system operates conventionally but anti–lock brake system is
not assisting brake performance so that the wheels could lock up during a
sudden brake or braking on slippery road surfaces.
(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)
”TRAC OFF” Indicator/Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to ”ON”, and will go off
after 3 seconds.
This means that the system is operating properly.
If the light flashes, this indicates a malfunction in the traction control system.
Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
(l)
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
This light comes on when the fluid level in the tank becomes nearly empty.
Fill the tank as soon as possible.
(m) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty.
Fill
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the low fuel
level warning light may come on earlier than usual.
(n)
Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver’s door
with the ignition key in the ”ACC” or ”LOCK” position.