Lexus NX Hybrid dashboard symbols and warning lights
Every light in the Lexus NX Hybrid owner's manual, 2015 to 2021. Tap a light to see what it means and what to do. Red means stop safely, amber means get it checked soon.
2015 to 2021 NX 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; 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; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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Output control warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates the hybrid system has overheated.
What to do: Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
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; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
What to do: Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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Brake system warning light
Check soon
The manual says: Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative braking system; The electronically controlled brake system; or The electric parking brake.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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 emission 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.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light
Check soon
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: 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.;, 398) 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) (If equipped) 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: (Orange) (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) with steering control.
What to do: Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
PKSB OFF indicator
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) (If equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system; 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.; Clear the dirt, etc.
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 TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the ABS, VSC or TRAC system is operating.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
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.
Parking brake indicator
Stop safely · usual colour
The manual says: (Flashes) (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.
Low fuel level warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.4 L, 1.8 Imp.gal.) or less.
What to do: Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer*)
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*1 (warning buzzer*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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Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control warning light
Check soon · usual colour
The manual says: Brake Override System Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is operating.; Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System (with warning buzzer); (with warning buzzer); Momentarily release the accelerator pedal. Indicates a malfunction in the Drive-Start Control system (with warning buzzer).
What to do: Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately. Drive-Start Control Indicates that the shift position was changed and DriveStart Control was operated while depressing the accelerator pedal. 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; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. | |
| Low engine oil pressure warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. | |
| High coolant temperature warning light | Red* | Indicates that the engine is overheating; Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. | |
| Parking brake indicator | Red* | (Flashes) (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. | |
| Output control warning light | Amber* | Indicates the hybrid system has overheated. | |
| Brake system warning light | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in: The regenerative braking system; The electronically controlled brake system; or The electric parking brake. | |
| Malfunction indicator lamp | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The hybrid system; The electronic engine control system; The electronic throttle control system; or The emission 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. | |
| Electric power steering system warning light | Amber | Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. | |
| PCS warning light | Amber* | 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.;, 398) If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate. | |
| LTA indicator | Amber | (Orange) (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist). | |
| LDA indicator | Amber | (Orange) (If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) with steering control. | |
| PKSB OFF indicator | Amber* | (Flashes) (If equipped) When a buzzer sounds: Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system; 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.; Clear the dirt, etc. | |
| Slip indicator light | Amber* | Indicates a malfunction in: The VSC system; The TRAC system; or The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the ABS, VSC or TRAC system is operating. | |
| Low fuel level warning light | Amber* | Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.4 L, 1.8 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 Override System/Drive-Start Control warning light | Amber* | Brake Override System Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is operating.; Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System (with warning buzzer); (with warning buzzer); Momentarily release the accelerator pedal. Indicates a malfunction in the Drive-Start Control system (with warning buzzer). | |
| Brake hold operated indicator | Green* | (Flashes) Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system. | |
| Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer*) | 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*1 (warning buzzer*2) | Green* | Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. |
Source: 2015 Lexus NXh Owner's Manual; 2016 Lexus NXh Owner's Manual; 2017 Lexus NXh Owner's Manual and others. * Usual colour; the manual text doesn't state it.
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