1998 Lexus LS 400 Owners Manual - Page 55

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (e) 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. D If it is loose or broken, the generator will not charge the battery properly. D 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. (f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on in the following cases. a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" on page 48 for instructions.) b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See "Fuel tank cap" on page 90 for instructions.) c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine electrical system or electronic throttle control 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. (g) "ABS" Warning Light NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. 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. 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. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed. 55