Lexus LC Hybrid dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Lexus LC Hybrid owner's manual, 2023 to 2024. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2023 to 2024 LC Hybrid 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 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.; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.; Indicates that the brake pads are worn out (only the right-side pads can be detected).
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Have the vehicle inspected by 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 hybrid system (LC500h); The electronic throttle control system; The electronic automatic transmission control system (LC500); or The electronic hybrid transmission control system (LC500h).
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
Stop safely
The manual says: Or (yellow) 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: (Flashes or illuminates) 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.;, 394) 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.
LTA indicator
Check soon
The manual says: (orange) Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).
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 (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or The hill-start assist control system; The light will flash when the VSC, TRAC, ABS, VGRS* or DRS* system is operating.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System or Drive-Start Control; Indicates that the shift position was changed while depressing the accelerator pedal and Drive-Start Control was operated; Momentarily release the accelerator pedal. When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
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.
Parking brake indicator
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (flashes) or (flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Brake system warning light
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The electronically controlled brake system; The regenerated braking system (LC500h); 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: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.3 gal. [12.6 L, 2.8 Imp.gal.] or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
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 lights (warning buzzer*1)*2
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.
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: 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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High coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine coolant temperature increases; Handling method., 433).
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Hybrid system overheat warning light * (LC500h)
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated This light may be displayed when driving under severe operating conditions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.); Handling method.
What to do: Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red | Indicates that: The brake fluid level is low; or The brake system is malfunctioning 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.; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.; Indicates that the brake pads are worn out (only the right-side pads can be detected). | |
| 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. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Red | Or (yellow) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | (flashes) or (flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system. | |
| High coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine coolant temperature increases; Handling method., 433). | |
| Hybrid system overheat warning light * (LC500h) | Red* | Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated This light may be displayed when driving under severe operating conditions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.); Handling method. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The hybrid system (LC500h); The electronic throttle control system; The electronic automatic transmission control system (LC500); or The electronic hybrid transmission control system (LC500h). | |
| 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. | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | (Flashes or illuminates) 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.;, 394) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. | |
| LTA indicator | Amber | (orange) Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). | |
| Slip indicator | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or The hill-start assist control system; The light will flash when the VSC, TRAC, ABS, VGRS* or DRS* system is operating. | |
| Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light | Amber* | When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System or Drive-Start Control; Indicates that the shift position was changed while depressing the accelerator pedal and Drive-Start Control was operated; Momentarily release the accelerator pedal. When a buzzer does not sound: Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously. | |
| Brake system warning light | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in: The electronically controlled brake system; The regenerated braking system (LC500h); The parking brake system. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 3.3 gal. [12.6 L, 2.8 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. | |
| 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 lights (warning buzzer*1)*2 | Green* | Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. |
Source: 2023 Lexus LCh Owner's Manual; 2024 Lexus LCh Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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