Lexus GS F dashboard symbols and warning lights

Every light in the Lexus GS F owner's manual, 2019. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.

2019 GS F warning lights

Brake system warning light

Stop safely · usual colour

The manual says: Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake booster system; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. (If equipped).

What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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., 441);, 441) 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.

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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; The light will flash when the VSC or TRAC system is operating. (Flashes) (If equipped).

What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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AFS OFF indicator

Check soon · usual colour

The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting system; (Flashes).

What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Brake hold operated indicator

Information · usual colour

The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system.

What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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Parking brake indicator

Stop safely · usual colour

The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system.

What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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Open door warning light

Stop safely · usual colour

The manual says: Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed.

What to do: Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed.

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Low fuel level warning light

Check soon · usual colour

The manual says: Except F SPORT models of GS350/GS300, and GS F: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10.0 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less F SPORT models of GS350/GS300: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.9 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less.

What to do: Refuel the vehicle.

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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.

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Seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light

Information · usual colour

The manual says: (warning buzzer) off.

What to do: Fasten all seat belts. If it stays on with everyone belted, a heavy bag on a seat can trigger it.

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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.

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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, 483); 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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LKA warning light

Check soon · usual colour

The manual says: The warning light comes on and a warning message is displayed to indicate that the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system is not available temporarily or has detected a malfunction., 452.

What to do: If amber, clean the windshield in front of the camera. If it stays amber, have it checked.

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LightColourMeaning
Brake system warning lightRed*Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake booster system; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. (If equipped).
Charging system warning lightRed*Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Parking brake indicatorRed*Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system.
Open door warning lightRed*Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed.
Malfunction indicator lampAmber*Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning lightAmber*Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; The front passenger occupant classification system; or The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning lightAmber*Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
Electric power steering system warning lightAmber*Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system; (Flashes or illuminates) (If equipped).
PCS warning lightAmber*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., 441);, 441) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.
Slip indicatorAmber*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 system is operating. (Flashes) (If equipped).
AFS OFF indicatorAmber*Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting system; (Flashes).
Low fuel level warning lightAmber*Except F SPORT models of GS350/GS300, and GS F: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10.0 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less F SPORT models of GS350/GS300: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.9 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less.
Master warning lightAmber*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 lightAmber*When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as; Natural causes; Flat tire, 483); 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.
LKA warning lightAmber*The warning light comes on and a warning message is displayed to indicate that the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system is not available temporarily or has detected a malfunction., 452.
Brake hold operated indicatorGreen*Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system.
Seat belt reminder lightGreen*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 lightGreen*(warning buzzer) off.

Source: 2019 Lexus GS F Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.

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