Lexus LFA dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Lexus LFA owner's manual, 2012. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2012 LFA warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake system.
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. (Flashes).
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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Engine oil temperature warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine oil temperature is too high. (Flashes).
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Engine coolant temperature warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high. (→ (Flashes).
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 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; 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 system. (Comes on).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Open door warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door is not fully closed.
What to do: Check that both side doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates remaining fuel is 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 their seat belt. (On the center panel) 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 system. | |
| Charging system warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system. (Flashes). | |
| Engine coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high. (→ (Flashes). | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | (warning buzzer)*1 Indicates that a door is not fully closed. | |
| Engine oil temperature warning light | Amber* | Indicates that the engine oil temperature is too high. (Flashes). | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The electronic 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 system. (Comes on). | |
| 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* | Indicates remaining fuel is 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 their seat belt. (On the center panel) Passenger’s seat belt. |
Source: 2012 Lexus LFA Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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