2023 Lexus ES350 Displayed Warning Message User Guide

This Guide covers the 2023 Lexus ES350 Displayed Warning Messages, their significance, and how to respond. Understanding these indicators makes driving safer and prevents car difficulties.

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Displayed Warning Message

If a Warning Message is Displayed

The multi-information display shows warnings of system malfunctions, incorrectly performed operations, and messages that indicate a need for maintenance. When a message is shown, perform the correction procedure appropriate to the message.

Except F SPORT models:

A Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.

B Multi-information display
Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are shown again after the appropriate actions have been performed, contact your Lexus dealer.
F SPORT models (main meter in center position):

A Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.

B Multi-information display
Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are shown again after the appropriate actions have been performed, contact your Lexus dealer.
F SPORT models (main meter moved to the right):

A Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.

B Multi-information display
Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are shown again after the appropriate actions have been performed, contact your Lexus dealer.

Messages and warnings
The master warning light and warning buzzers operate as follows depending on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

	Warning buzzer*	Warning
Comes on	Sounds	Indicates an important situation, such as when a system related to driving is malfunctioning or that danger may result if the correction procedure is not performed
Flashes	Sounds	Indicates a situation, such as when damage to the vehicle or danger may result

	Warning buzzer*	Warning
Comes on	Does not sound	Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electrical components, their condition, or indicates the need for maintenance
Flashes	Does not sound	Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to perform an operation correctly

*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.

• In some situations, the master warning light and warning buzzer may not operate as specified. In this case, follow the instructions displayed in the warning message.
• If a warning light comes on or flashes at the same time that a warning message is displayed, take corrective action according to the warning light.

Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.

Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio sound.

If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.

If “Engine Stopped Steering Power Low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the engine is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.

If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery” is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function. Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

If “High Power Consumption lexus Power to Climate Temporarily Limited” is displayed
Turn off unnecessary electronic equipment to reduce power consumption.
Please wait until the power supply returns to normal.

If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

• The LED headlight system
• The automatic headlight levelling system (if equipped)
• AHB (Automatic High Beam)

If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with a full-speed range system is suspended temporarily or until the problem shown in the message is resolved. (causes and coping methods:
If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control with a full-speed range system cannot be used temporarily. Use the system when it becomes available again.

If a message that indicates the malfunction of front camera is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the message is resolved.

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
  AHB (Automatic High Beam)
  RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
  Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

If a message that indicates the malfunction of radar sensor is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the message is resolved.

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

If “Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is according to the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been reset. If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset the message after the maintenance is performed.
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

If “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been reset. (The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.) Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the maintenance is performed.
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if necessary. After changing the engine oil, make sure to reset the message.

If “Oil Maintenance Required” is displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the engine oil, make sure to reset the message.

If a message that indicates the need to visit your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the multi-information display is malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

If a message that indicates the need to refer to Owner’s Manual is displayed

• If any of the following messages are shown on the multi-information display, follow the instructions.
  • “Engine Coolant Temp High”
• If any of the following messages are shown on the multi-information display, it may indicate a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
  • “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunction”
• If any of the following messages are shown on the multi-information display, it may indicate a malfunction. Immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus dealer.
  • “Braking Power Low”
  • “Charging System Malfunction”
  • “Oil Pressure Low”

NOTICE
If “High Power Consumption Power to Climate Temporarily Limited” is displayed frequently
There is a possible malfunction relating to the charging system or the battery may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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