Lexus LX dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Lexus LX owner's manual, 2011 to 2026. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2023 to 2026 LX 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 The Stop & Start 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: Or Indicates a malfunction in: The Multi-terrain ABS; or The brake assist system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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 one of the following systems is malfunctioning.; PCS (Pre-Collision System); LDA (Lane Departure Alert); Indicates one of the following systems is malfunctioning or disabled.; PKSB (Parking Support Brake); RCD (Rear Camera Detection); 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: When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function; When a buzzer does not sound: 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.
Stop & Start cancel indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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; The Multi-terrain Select; or The Crawl Control.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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.
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.
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.
| 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. | |
| Power steering system warning light | Red | Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. | |
| Trailer brake warning light | Red* | Indicates a malfunction in: Trailer brake control system; or Trailer connector circuit. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 The Stop & Start system. | |
| 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 Multi-terrain 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 one of the following systems is malfunctioning.; PCS (Pre-Collision System); LDA (Lane Departure Alert); Indicates one of the following systems is malfunctioning or disabled.; PKSB (Parking Support Brake); RCD (Rear Camera Detection); BSM (Blind Spot Monitor); RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert); Safe Exit Assist. | |
| Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator | Amber* | When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function; When a buzzer does not sound: 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. | |
| Stop & Start cancel indicator | Amber* | (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system. | |
| 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; The Multi-terrain Select; or The Crawl Control. | |
| 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. | |
| 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: 2023 Lexus LX Owner's Manual; 2024 Lexus LX Owner's Manual; 2026 Lexus LX Owner's Manual. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2016 to 2021 LX 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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Malfunction indicator lamp
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The emission control system; 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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SRS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The SRS airbag system; or 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.
PCS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or that the system is temporarily unavailable due to the vehicle being extremely hot/cold, or dirt around a front sensor, etc., 532);, 532) 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.
Slip indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The Multi-terrain Select; The Crawl Control; The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; Active TRAC (Traction Control) system; Trailer Sway Control; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when any of the above systems other than the Multi-terrain Select are operating.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling 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 door is not fully closed.
What to do: Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal. (15.0 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt reminder light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the driver to fasten his/her seat belt.; (On the center panel).
What to do: Fasten the seat belt.
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Information · usual colour
The manual says: Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her 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 or 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: Indicates that: Flat tire; Natural causes; The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Power steering system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system; (Flashes) (Flashes).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Parking brake indicator
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates 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.*4 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.
Q SRS warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side impact sensors (rear), side impact sensors (front door), safing sensor (rear), driver’s seat belt buckle switch, driver’s seat position sensor, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator…
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. | |
| Open door warning light | Red* | Indicates that a door is not fully closed. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | Indicates 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.*4 If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is operating normally. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The emission control system; 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 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* | Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or that the system is temporarily unavailable due to the vehicle being extremely hot/cold, or dirt around a front sensor, etc., 532);, 532) 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; The Crawl Control; The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; Active TRAC (Traction Control) system; Trailer Sway Control; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when any of the above systems other than the Multi-terrain Select are operating. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal. (15.0 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less. | |
| Master warning light | Amber* | A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on or flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction. | |
| Tire pressure warning light | Amber* | Indicates that: Flat tire; Natural causes; The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning. | |
| Power steering system warning light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system; (Flashes) (Flashes). | |
| Q SRS warning light | Amber* | This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side impact sensors (rear), side impact sensors (front door), safing sensor (rear), driver’s seat belt buckle switch, driver’s seat position sensor, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator… | |
| Automatic headlight leveling system warning light | Green* | Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system. | |
| 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. | |
| Driver’s seat belt reminder light | Green* | Warns the driver to fasten his/her seat belt.; (On the center panel). | |
| Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light | Green* | Warns the front passenger to fasten his/her seat belt. |
Source: 2016 Lexus LX Owner's Manual; 2017 Lexus LX Owner's Manual; 2018 Lexus LX Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
2011 to 2015 LX warning lights
Brake system warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake 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: 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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Malfunction indicator lamp
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The emission control system; 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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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. (Comes on or flashes).
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer, immediately.
Pre-collision system warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates: Malfunction in the pre-collision system if the light comes on.; The system cannot temporarily be used if the light flashes. (→.
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 all doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is about 4.0 gal. (15.0 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.
What to do: Follow the correction procedures.
| Light | Colour | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning light | Red* | Low brake fluid; Malfunction in the brake 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 is not fully closed. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The emission control system; 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. (Comes on or flashes). | |
| Pre-collision system warning light | Amber* | Indicates: Malfunction in the pre-collision system if the light comes on.; The system cannot temporarily be used if the light flashes. (→. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is about 4.0 gal. (15.0 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle. |
Source: 2011 Lexus LX Owner's Manual; 2013 Lexus LX Owner's Manual; 2014 Lexus LX Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.