Lexus ES dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Lexus ES owner's manual, 2010 to 2025. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2019 to 2025 ES 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 parking brake system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
High coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Charging system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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Low engine oil pressure warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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Malfunction indicator lamp
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Or Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; or The electronic throttle control 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; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system.
What to do: 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; Drive-Start Control is operating; PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped) is operating; 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.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: 2WD models: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4 gal. (9 L, 2.0 Imp.gal.) or less AWD models: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.1 gal. (8 L, 1.8 Imp.gal.) or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
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 lights*1 *2
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 after blinking for approximately 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system; When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire.
What to do: Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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LTA indicator
Check soon
The manual says: (orange) Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (flashes) (if equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function; When a buzzer does not sound: 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.
RCTA OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (flashes) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with dirt, etc.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
RCD OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (flashes or illuminates) (if equipped) Indicates a RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function is malfunctioning or disabled.;, 357).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
PKSB OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (flashes) (if equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.;, 357).
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: (flashes or illuminates) When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System); When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 357) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Slip indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or 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) 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.
Master warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
What to do: Read the message on the multi-information display. Red means stop safely; amber means get it checked.
| 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. | |
| High coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| Low engine oil pressure warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low. | |
| 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) Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system. | |
| Brake system warning light | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Or Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; or The electronic throttle control system. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner 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. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | 2WD models: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4 gal. (9 L, 2.0 Imp.gal.) or less AWD models: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.1 gal. (8 L, 1.8 Imp.gal.) or less. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system; When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire. | |
| LTA indicator | Amber | (orange) Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). | |
| Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator | Amber* | (flashes) (if equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc. | |
| RCTA OFF indicator | Amber* | (flashes) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with dirt, etc. | |
| RCD OFF indicator | Amber* | (flashes or illuminates) (if equipped) Indicates a RCD (Rear Camera Detection) function is malfunctioning or disabled.;, 357). | |
| PKSB OFF indicator | Amber* | (flashes) (if equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system; When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.;, 357). | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | (flashes or illuminates) When a buzzer sounds simultaneously: Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System); When a buzzer does not sound: The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.;, 357) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system. | |
| Master warning light | Amber* | A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction. | |
| 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 lights*1 *2 | 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: 2019 Lexus ES Owner's Manual; 2021 Lexus ES Owner's Manual; 2022 Lexus ES Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2016 to 2018 ES warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
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.
Malfunction indicator lamp
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission control system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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SRS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
ABS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system; (Flashes or illuminates) (If equipped).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
PCS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or that the system is temporarily unavailable due to the vehicle being extremely hot/cold, or dirt around a front sensor, etc., 488);, 488) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Slip indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system; The light will flash when the VSC or TRAC is operating.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.7 L, 2.1 Imp.gal.) or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
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.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
Seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer) turn off.
What to do: Fasten all seat belts. If it stays on with everyone belted, a heavy bag on a seat can trigger it.
Master warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
What to do: Read the message on the multi-information display. Red means stop safely; amber means get it checked.
Tire pressure warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire; Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
What to do: Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
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AFS OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting 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. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission control system. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system; (Flashes or illuminates) (If equipped). | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or that the system is temporarily unavailable due to the vehicle being extremely hot/cold, or dirt around a front sensor, etc., 488);, 488) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system; The light will flash when the VSC or TRAC is operating. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.7 L, 2.1 Imp.gal.) or less. | |
| Master warning light | Amber* | A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire; Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Lexus dealer. | |
| AFS OFF indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting system. | |
| 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 | Green* | (warning buzzer) turn off. |
Source: 2016 Lexus ES Owner's Manual; 2017 Lexus ES Owner's Manual; 2018 Lexus ES Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2010 to 2015 ES warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake booster system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is operating normally.
What to do: Stop the vehicle immediately.
Charging system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
What to do: Stop the vehicle immediately.
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Malfunction indicator lamp
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The hybrid system (hybrid vehicles); The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; The electronic automatic transmission control system (gasoline vehicles); or The electronic hybrid transmission control system (hybrid vehicles).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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SRS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
ABS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed.
What to do: Follow the correction procedures.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.7 L, 2.1 Imp.gal.) Refuel the vehicle. Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts Fasten the seat belt. If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning.
What to do: Follow the correction procedures.
Master warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction. →.
What to do: Follow the correction procedures.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red* | Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake booster system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is operating normally. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The hybrid system (hybrid vehicles); The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; The electronic automatic transmission control system (gasoline vehicles); or The electronic hybrid transmission control system (hybrid vehicles). | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.7 L, 2.1 Imp.gal.) Refuel the vehicle. Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts Fasten the seat belt. If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning. | |
| Master warning light | Amber* | A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction. →. |
Source: 2010 Lexus ES Owner's Manual; 2011 Lexus ES Owner's Manual; 2012 Lexus ES Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.