What Do Lexus Dashboard Warning Lights and Symbols Mean?
Lexus automobiles come with state-of-the-art security features that help to keep you safe as you enjoy a comfortable ride. The security system consists of engine parts, sensors, indicators and warning lights that alerts you to changes that require your immediate attention.
These warning lights situated in the dashboard of your Lexus are to be treated with urgency to prevent accidents, and keep you safe. Below is a breakdown of what the different warning lights mean:
Open door warning light
This warning light alerts you that one of the doors of your Lexus or the trunk is open. The open-door warning light is often accompanied by buzzer sounds to attract your attention so you can make sure all doors are closed before driving off.
Driver's seatbelt warning light
The driver's seatbelt warning light comes on and is accompanied by buzzer sounds whenever the vehicle is in motion and you don't have your seatbelt on. The light and the buzzer sounds will not go off until you fasten your seatbelt.
Front passenger's seatbelt warning light
The front passenger's seatbelt warning light comes on and is accompanied by buzzer sounds whenever the vehicle is in motion and your front seat passenger does not have their seatbelt on. The light and the buzzer sounds will not go off until your front seat passenger fastens their seatbelt.
Parking brake warning light
The parking brake warning light comes on or flashes whenever the parking brake in your Lexus is not properly engaged or properly released. If the warning light comes on, check the parking brake to ensure that it is either fully engaged or fully released as required. If the light goes off after fully engaging or releasing the parking brake, the system is working fine, if not visit Lexus of Orange County for help.
Charging warning light
The charging warning light requires urgent action as it only comes on to alert you about a malfunction in your Lexus' charging system. If the light comes on while you're driving your Lexus, find somewhere safe to park and reach out to Lexus of Orange County for help.
SRS airbag warning light
The SRS airbag warning light comes on in the event of a fault in the one of the following Lexus car systems:
- the SRS airbag system
- The front passenger occupant classification system
- The seatbelt pretensioner system
If this light should come on, find somewhere safe to pull over and call Lexus of Orange for assistance because ignoring it could lead to serious accident and injury.
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