Lexus ES All-Electric dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Lexus ES All-Electric owner's manual, 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2026 ES All-Electric warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Brake system warning light
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative braking system; The electronically controlled brake system; or The parking brake system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Traction battery charge warning light
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates that the remaining charge of the traction battery is low and charging is required When the outside temperature is low, this light may turn on earlier than usual to urge the driver to charge the traction battery early.; Charge the traction battery.
What to do: Turn off everything you can (A/C, heated seats, radio) and drive straight to a garage or home. Do not switch the engine off until you get there, as it may not restart.
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EV system malfunction indicator lamp
Stop safely
The manual says: Or (yellow) Indicates a malfunction in the EV system.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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SRS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; or The seat belt pretensioner system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Pop Up Hood warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: 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.
What to do: Have it replaced by your Lexus dealer. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
ABS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Or Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Inappropriate pedal operation warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating.
What to do: Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display. Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Electric power steering system warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: Or (yellow) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts; If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds): Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes; After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.; Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and perform the necessary actions. Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
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Parking Assist-Sensor OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Parking Assist-Sensor function; Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
PCS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the Pre-Collision System (PCS).; If the Pre-Collision System (PCS) system is disabled or have limited functionality, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
PKSB OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system; Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
LTA indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the Lane Tracing Assist (LTA).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
LDA indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the Lane Departure Alert (LDA).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Dynamic radar cruise control indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Cruise control indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Dynamic radar cruise control eco run mode indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control eco run mode.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Driving assist warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: 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).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Driver Monitor warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the driver monitor warning function.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Slip indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (illuminates) Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Parking brake indicator
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (flashes) or (flashes) It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released; Operate the parking brake switch once again. This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brakes is fully released, the system is operating normally. Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Brake hold operated indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red | Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. | |
| EV system malfunction indicator lamp | Red | Or (yellow) Indicates a malfunction in the EV system. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Red | Or (yellow) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | (flashes) or (flashes) It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released; Operate the parking brake switch once again. This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brakes is fully released, the system is operating normally. Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system. | |
| Brake system warning light | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative braking system; The electronically controlled brake system; or The parking brake system. | |
| Traction battery charge warning light | Amber | Indicates that the remaining charge of the traction battery is low and charging is required When the outside temperature is low, this light may turn on earlier than usual to urge the driver to charge the traction battery early.; Charge the traction battery. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; or The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| Pop Up Hood warning light | Amber* | 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. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Or Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| Inappropriate pedal operation warning light | Amber* | When a buzzer sounds: Brake Override System is malfunctioning; When a buzzer does not sound: Brake Override System is operating. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds): Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes; After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.; Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire. | |
| Parking Assist-Sensor OFF indicator | Amber* | (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Parking Assist-Sensor function; Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc. | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the Pre-Collision System (PCS).; If the Pre-Collision System (PCS) system is disabled or have limited functionality, the PCS warning light will illuminate. | |
| PKSB OFF indicator | Amber* | (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system; Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc. | |
| LTA indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the Lane Tracing Assist (LTA). | |
| LDA indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the Lane Departure Alert (LDA). | |
| Dynamic radar cruise control indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control. | |
| Cruise control indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control. | |
| Dynamic radar cruise control eco run mode indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control eco run mode. | |
| Driving assist warning light | Amber* | 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). | |
| Driver Monitor warning light | Amber* | (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the driver monitor warning function. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | (illuminates) Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system. | |
| Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light | Green* | Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts; If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off. | |
| Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light | Green* | Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. | |
| Brake hold operated indicator | Green* | (flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system. |
Source: 2026 Lexus ES All-Electric Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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