Lexus dashboard symbols and meanings
The 35 warning lights and indicators used across 31 Lexus models, from the owner's manuals. Pick your model for its exact list, or find the shape below.
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- CT2011 to 2017
- ES2010 to 2025
- ES All-Electric2026
- ES Hybrid2014 to 2026
- GS2010 to 2020
- GS F2019
- GS Hybrid2010 to 2018
- GX2010 to 2026
- HS2010 to 2012
- IS2010 to 2026
- IS C2010 to 2015
- IS F2010 to 2014
- LC2018 to 2026
- LC Convertible2023
- LC Hybrid2023 to 2024
- LFA2012
- LS2010 to 2026
- LS Hybrid2010 to 2025
- LX2011 to 2026
- LX Hybrid2025 to 2026
- NX2015 to 2021
- NX Hybrid2015 to 2021
- RC2015 to 2025
- RC F2020 to 2025
- RX2010 to 2026
- RX Hybrid2010 to 2026
- RX Plug-in Hybrid2024 to 2026
- TX2024 to 2026
- TX Hybrid2024 to 2026
- UX2019 to 2020
- UX Hybrid2019 to 2026
Red lights: stop safely and check now
Battery / charging system light
The charging system is not keeping the battery charged.
On all Lexus models we cover
Engine temperature warning light
The engine is overheating, or the coolant is low.
On CT, ES, ES Hybrid, GX, IS and 19 more
Oil pressure warning light
Oil pressure has dropped too low to protect the engine.
On CT, ES, ES Hybrid, GX, IS and 18 more
Door open light
A door, or sometimes the hood or trunk, is not fully closed..
On CT, ES, ES Hybrid, GS, GS F and 12 more
Amber lights: get it checked soon
Brake system warning light
Either the parking brake is on, the brake fluid is low, or the brake system has a fault..
On all Lexus models we cover
Check engine light
The engine computer found a fault in the engine, fuel or emissions system.
On all Lexus models we cover
Airbag (SRS) warning light
The airbag system has a fault, so the airbags may not go off in a crash..
On all Lexus models we cover
Power steering warning light
Power steering has a fault.
On CT, ES, ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid, GS and 25 more
Low fuel light
The fuel tank is nearly empty, usually with about 30 to 50 miles left..
On CT, ES, ES Hybrid, GS, GS F and 25 more
Pre-collision / forward collision light
The collision warning or automatic emergency braking system is off or unavailable..
On CT, ES, ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid, GS and 24 more
Stability / traction control light
Flashing means the system is working right now to stop a skid.
On CT, ES, ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid, GS and 24 more
Tire pressure (TPMS) light
One or more tires is well below the right pressure.
On CT, ES, ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid, GS and 22 more
Lane departure / lane assist light
Shows the state of the lane keeping system.
On ES, ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid, GS, GS F and 21 more
Master warning light (exclamation mark)
A message about a problem is showing on the dashboard display.
On CT, ES, ES Hybrid, GS, GS F and 14 more
Inappropriate pedal operation warning light
When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating.
On ES, ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid, GX, IS and 11 more
Parking sensor light
The parking sensors are on, switched off, or dirty..
On ES, ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid, GX, IS and 11 more
Cruise control indicator
Cruise control is on or set..
On ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid, GX, IS, LS and 9 more
PDA indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive Driving Assist).
On GX, IS, LS, LX, LX Hybrid and 6 more
Driving assist information indicator
Indicates either of the following systems may be malfunctioning.; PCS (Pre-Collision System); LDA (Lane Departure Alert); Indicates any of the following systems are malfunctioning, disabled, or turned off.; PKSB (Parking Support Brake); RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if equipped); BSM (Blind Spot Monitor); RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert); Safe Exit Assist.
On GX, IS, LS, LX, LX Hybrid and 6 more
AFS OFF indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting system.
On ES, ES Hybrid, GS, GS F, GS Hybrid and 1 more
Blind spot monitor light
The blind spot monitor is off or not available..
On ES, ES Hybrid, LS Hybrid, UX, UX Hybrid
Pop Up Hood warning light
Indicates that the Pop Up Hood system has operated; The Pop Up Hood system cannot be reused once it has operated. Indicates a malfunction in the Pop Up Hood system.
On ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid, LS, LS Hybrid
Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light
When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating.
On ES Hybrid, LC, LC Convertible, LC Hybrid
Stop & Start cancel indicator
(Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system.
On LX, RX, TX
Driving assist warning light
The following systems may be malfunctioning.; RCD (Rear Camera Detection)*; EDSS (Emergency Driving Stop System); Driver break suggestion; BSM (Blind Spot Monitor); RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert); Safe Exit Assist (with door opening control).
On ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid
Driver Monitor warning light
(if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the driver monitor warning function.
On ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid
Automatic high beam light
Automatic high beam is switched on and will switch between high and low beam by itself..
On LS, UX Hybrid
Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control warning light
Brake Override System Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is operating. →Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal. Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System (with warning buzzer) →Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. (with warning buzzer) →Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
On NX, NX Hybrid
Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning
When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating.
On UX, UX Hybrid
Green lights: a system is on
Seat belt reminder light
A seat belt is not fastened, for the driver or a passenger..
On CT, ES, ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid, GS and 22 more
Brake hold / auto hold light
Brake hold is switched on or is holding the car at a stop so you can take your foot off the brake..
On ES, ES All-Electric, ES Hybrid, GS, GS F and 21 more
4WD / AWD light
Shows which drive mode is selected, or warns of a fault in the 4WD/AWD system if amber..
On GX, LX, LX Hybrid