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When trouble arises
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending on the con-
tent of the message. If a message indicates the need for inspection by a dealer, have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
*
: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■ System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on
or flash in the following cases. Instead, a
separate system warning light will come on
along with a message shown on the multi-
information display.
● Malfunction of the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on.
(→P.367)
● Malfunction of the charging system
The charging system warning light comes
on. (→P.365)
■ If “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced
Output Power” is shown
This message may be displayed when driv-
ing under severe operating conditions. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: →P.394
■ If “Maintenance required for Traction
battery cooling parts at your dealer” is
shown
The filter may be clogged, or the air intake
vents or ducts may be blocked. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■ If “Aux Battery Low” is shown
● When the display goes off after several
seconds
*
Maintain the hybrid system operation for
more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-
volt battery.
● When the display does not go off
Start up the hybrid system using the pro-
cedures for “If the 12-volt battery is dis-
Messages and warnings
System
warning
light
Warning buzzer
*
Warning
Comes
on
⎯ Sounds
Indicates an important situation, such as
when a system related to driving is malfunc-
tioning or that danger may result if the cor-
rection procedure is not performed
⎯
Comes
on
or flashes
Sounds
Indicates an important situation, such as
when the systems shown on the multi-infor-
mation display may be malfunctioning
Flashes ⎯ Sounds
Indicates a situation, such as when damage
to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes
on
⎯ Does not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of
electrical components, their condition, or
indicates the need for maintenance
Flashes ⎯ Does not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an opera-
tion has been performed incorrectly, or indi-
cates how to perform an operation correctly
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