Lexus GS Hybrid dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Lexus GS Hybrid owner's manual, 2010 to 2018. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2010 to 2018 GS Hybrid warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake 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.
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 hybrid system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic hybrid 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., 410);, 410) 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
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, TRAC or ABS system is operating. (Flashes) (If equipped).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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 immediately.
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.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Except F SPORT models: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10.0 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less F SPORT models: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.9 L, 2.2 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) 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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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., 422.
What to do: If amber, clean the windshield in front of the camera. If it stays amber, have it checked.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red* | Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. (If equipped). | |
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The hybrid system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic hybrid 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., 410);, 410) 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; The light will flash when the VSC, TRAC or ABS system is operating. (Flashes) (If equipped). | |
| AFS OFF indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the adaptive front-lighting system; (Flashes). | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Except F SPORT models: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10.0 L, 2.2 Imp.gal.) or less F SPORT models: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.9 L, 2.2 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. | |
| LKA warning light | Amber* | 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., 422. | |
| Brake hold operated indicator | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold 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) off. |
Source: 2010 Lexus GSh Owner's Manual; 2011 Lexus GSh Owner's Manual; 2013 Lexus GSh Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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