Lexus IS F dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Lexus IS F owner's manual, 2010 to 2014. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2010 to 2014 IS F 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: 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: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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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: If it flashes, slow down and get the car checked straight away. If it is steady, check the fuel cap is tight, then have the code read. An OBD2 scanner reads it in a minute.
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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: The car drives normally, but get it checked soon. Do not try to repair airbag parts yourself.
ABS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Drive carefully, leave extra stopping distance and have it checked soon. If the red brake light is also on, stop driving.
Electric power steering system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system.
What to do: Drive carefully and have it checked. If it came on after a lot of parking manoeuvres, it can reset after the car cools down.
Pre-collision system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system. The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is not malfunctioning: The light will flash quickly when the system is operating. (→; The light will flash when the pre-collision braking is disabled. (→; The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used. (→.
What to do: Clean the windshield and front grille sensor. If it stays on in clear weather, have it checked.
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: If it flashes, ease off and drive gently for the conditions. If it stays on, have the system checked.
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 doors and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Remaining fuel (Approximately 2.9 gal. [11 L, 2.4 Imp. gal.] or less) Refuel the vehicle. (On the instrument cluster) 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.
| 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. | |
| 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; 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. | |
| Pre-collision system warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system. The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is not malfunctioning: The light will flash quickly when the system is operating. (→; The light will flash when the pre-collision braking is disabled. (→; The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used. (→. | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Remaining fuel (Approximately 2.9 gal. [11 L, 2.4 Imp. gal.] or less) Refuel the vehicle. (On the instrument cluster) 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. |
Source: 2010 Lexus IS F Owner's Manual; 2011 Lexus IS F Owner's Manual; 2012 Lexus IS F Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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