2003 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 68

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (k) 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. If the "VSC" warning light comes on, the vehicle skid control system and traction control system do not work. However, as conventional braking operates when applied, there is no problem to continue your driving. If any 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 "VSC" warning light does not come on after the ignition is turned to on. D The "VSC" warning light remains on after the ignition is turned to on. D The "VSC" warning light and "TRAC OFF" indicator/warning light come on while driving without pushing "TRAC OFF" switch. (l) 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. (m) "TRAC OFF" Indicator / Warning Lights This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to "ON", and will go off after a few 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. (o) Automatic Headlight Leveling System Warning Light This light warns that when there is a problem somewhere in the automatic headlight leveling system. If it comes on, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer. (n) Vehicle Skid Control System Warning Light (With vehicle skid control system) This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle skid control system or traction control system. The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to "ON", and will go off after a few seconds. (p) 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. 51 2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)