Lexus GX dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Lexus GX owner's manual, 2010 to 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2024 to 2026 GX 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; or The electronically controlled brake system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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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High coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine is overheating.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Malfunction indicator lamp
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Or Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; The electronic automatic transmission control system; or.
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; 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.
Electric power steering system warning light
Stop safely
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system.
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).; 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.
LTA indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
LDA indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert).
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
PDA indicator
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive Driving Assist).
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 system.
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 system.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Driving assist information indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: 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.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display. Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist 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.
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; Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display. Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
Slip indicator light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The Trailer Sway Control system; The Active TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system; The downhill assist control system (if equipped); The Multi-terrain Select (if equipped); or The Crawl Control (if equipped).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system when the light flashes rapidly.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Center differential lock indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the center differential lock system when the light flashes rapidly.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Rear differential lock indicator
Information · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock 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 brake is fully released, the system is operating normally.
What to do: Release the parking brake before driving. If it flashes or will not release, see a dealer.
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.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.2 gal. (12.0 L, 2.6 Imp. gal.) or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
Tire pressure warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When the light comes on: 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; When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute (a buzzer does not sounds): Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.
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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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.
Trailer brake warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: Trailer brake control system; or Trailer connector circuit.
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. | |
| 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. | |
| High coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine is overheating. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Red | 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 brake is fully released, the system is operating normally. | |
| Trailer brake warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in: Trailer brake control system; or Trailer connector circuit. | |
| Brake system warning light | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in: The parking brake system; or The electronically controlled brake system. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Or Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; The electronic automatic transmission control system; or. | |
| SRS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; or The seat belt pretensioner system. | |
| ABS warning light | Amber* | Or Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system. | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).; If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. | |
| LTA indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). | |
| LDA indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert). | |
| PDA indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the PDA (Proactive Driving Assist). | |
| Cruise control indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system. | |
| Dynamic radar cruise control indicator | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control system. | |
| Driving assist information indicator | Amber* | 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. | |
| Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function; Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc. | |
| 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. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The Trailer Sway Control system; The Active TRAC system; The hill-start assist control system; The downhill assist control system (if equipped); The Multi-terrain Select (if equipped); or The Crawl Control (if equipped). | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.2 gal. (12.0 L, 2.6 Imp. gal.) or less. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | When the light comes on: 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; When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute (a buzzer does not sounds): Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. | |
| Low speed four-wheel drive indicator | Green* | (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system when the light flashes rapidly. | |
| Center differential lock indicator | Green* | (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the center differential lock system when the light flashes rapidly. | |
| Rear differential lock indicator | Green* | (Flashes) (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system. | |
| Brake hold operated indicator | Green* | (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold 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. |
Source: 2024 Lexus GX Owner's Manual; 2025 Lexus GX Owner's Manual; 2026 Lexus GX Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2010 to 2023 GX 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.
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: 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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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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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; (Flashes or illuminates).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
PCS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: 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.; 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 Multi-terrain Select (if equipped); The Crawl Control (if equipped); The downhill assist control system (if equipped); The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; Active TRAC (Traction Control) system; Trailer Sway Control.
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.
Kinetic dynamic suspension system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the kinetic dynamic suspension system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light
Information · usual colour
What to do: If amber or flashing, the system has a fault or is overheating: drive gently and have it checked.
Center differential lock indicator light
Information · usual colour
What to do: If amber or flashing, the system has a fault or is overheating: drive gently and have it checked.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that a hood, door or the glass hatch is not fully closed.
What to do: Check that all the doors and the glass hatch are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.5 gal. (13.1 L, 2.9 Imp. gal.) or less; Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*3 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: Refuel the vehicle. 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.
Tire pressure warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that: Flat tire; Natural causes; The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning; Handling method.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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LDA indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert); When “Lane Departure Alert Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display, turn the LDA system off, drive the vehicle for a short time, and then turn the LDA system back on. When a message other than above is displayed, follow the instructions displayed in the message.
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* | Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning.; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. | |
| 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. | |
| High coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | Indicates that a hood, door or the glass hatch is not fully closed. | |
| 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; (Flashes or illuminates). | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | 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.; 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 Multi-terrain Select (if equipped); The Crawl Control (if equipped); The downhill assist control system (if equipped); The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; Active TRAC (Traction Control) system; Trailer Sway Control. | |
| Kinetic dynamic suspension system warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the kinetic dynamic suspension system. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.5 gal. (13.1 L, 2.9 Imp. gal.) or less; Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*3 Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts; If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | Indicates that: Flat tire; Natural causes; The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning; Handling method. | |
| LDA indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert); When “Lane Departure Alert Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display, turn the LDA system off, drive the vehicle for a short time, and then turn the LDA system back on. When a message other than above is displayed, follow the instructions displayed in the message. | |
| Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light | Green* | Shows which drive mode is selected, or warns of a fault in the 4WD/AWD system if amber. | |
| Center differential lock indicator light | Green* | Shows which drive mode is selected, or warns of a fault in the 4WD/AWD system if amber. | |
| Seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light | Green* | (warning buzzer) turn off. |
Source: 2010 Lexus GX Owner's Manual; 2012 Lexus GX Owner's Manual; 2013 Lexus GX Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.