1998 Lexus LS 400 Owners Manual - Page 53

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following two functions: Parking brake reminder If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully released. The light should go off. Low brake fluid level warning If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slow down and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully. Remember that stopping distance and pedal effort may be increased. There may be a problem somewhere in the brake system. Check the fluid level of the see-through reservoir. To make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on, check to see that the parking brake is fully released. If the brake fluid level is low ...At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and stopping. D If you judge that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs. D If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for repairs. (For towing information, see page 298.) CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low. 53