2001 Lexus ES 300 User Guide 1 - Page 83

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (h) "ABS" Warning Light The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position. If the anti-lock brake system and the brake assist system work properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. Thereafter, if either of the systems malfunctions, the light comes on again. When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti-lock brake system, the brake assist system, the traction control system and the vehicle skid control system do not operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally. When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti-lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. 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. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, or remains on. D The light comes on while you are driving. A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem. (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) Vehicle Skid Control System Warning Lights (Vehicles with Vehicle Skid Control System only) These lights warn that there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle skid control system, traction control system and brake assist system. The lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and will go off after a few seconds. If the "VSC" warning light and "VSC OFF" indicator light come on, the vehicle skid control system, traction control system and brake assist system do not work. However, as conventional braking operates when applied, there is no problem to continue your driving. 65