Lexus HS dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Lexus HS owner's manual, 2010 to 2012. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2010 to 2012 HS warning lights
Charging system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
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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Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative brake system; or The electronically controlled brake system.
What to do: Stop the vehicle.
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 hybrid transmission control system.
What to do: Stop the vehicle.
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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: Stop the vehicle.
ABS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Stop the vehicle.
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.
What to do: Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.3 L, 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle. Driver’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the driver to fasten his/her seat belt. (On the center panel) Front passenger’s seat belt.
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. | |
| Brake system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative brake system; or The electronically controlled brake system. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The hybrid system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The 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. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.3 L, 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle. Driver’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2 Warns the driver to fasten his/her seat belt. (On the center panel) Front passenger’s seat belt. | |
| 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 HS Owner's Manual; 2010-2011 Lexus HS Owner's Manual; 2012 Lexus HS Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.