Owner guide · Lexus of Peoria · Peoria, IL
Lexus Dashboard Warning Lights: What They Mean
A plain-English guide to the most common Lexus warning lights, what each one means, and which ones Lexus says mean stop the vehicle now. The meanings and instructions come from the Warning Lights page on lexus.com, read October 27, 2026.
5 lightsLexus says mean stop the vehicle now
2.3 gal.about when the low fuel light comes on
2 meaningsfor the tire pressure light
Your manualhas the full list for your model
Which Lexus warning lights mean stop driving?
Lexus says to immediately stop the vehicle for the brake system warning, high coolant temperature, charging system, low engine oil pressure and malfunction indicator (check engine) lights. For four of them it also says to contact your Lexus dealer; for high coolant temperature, it says to take the corrective actions for overheating.
Six Lexus warning symbols worth knowing
These are the icons from the lexus.com Warning Lights page. The look and color can vary by model.
Icons: lexus.com Warning Lights page.
Lights Lexus says mean stop the vehicle now
| Light | What it means | What Lexus says to do |
|---|---|---|
| Brake system warning (red or yellow, with a buzzer) | The brake fluid level is low, or the brake system is malfunctioning | Immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus dealer |
| High coolant temperature | The engine coolant temperature is too high; continued operation may cause severe engine damage | Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe location and take the corrective actions for overheating |
| Charging system | A malfunction in the charging system; the vehicle may soon lose electrical power | Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer |
| Low engine oil pressure | The engine oil pressure is too low; continued operation may cause severe engine damage | Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer |
| Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine) | A malfunction in the hybrid system (hybrid vehicles), the electronic engine control system, the electronic throttle control system, the electronic automatic transmission control system (gas vehicles) or the electronic hybrid transmission control system (hybrid vehicles) | Immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus dealer |
From the lexus.com Warning Lights page. Lexus also warns that if the ABS and brake system warning lights both stay on, the vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking and the ABS may fail.
Lights to deal with soon, or have checked
| Light | What it means | What Lexus says to do |
|---|---|---|
| SRS warning | The SRS airbag system or the seat belt pretensioner system is malfunctioning | Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer if the light persists |
| ABS warning | A malfunction in the ABS or the brake assist system | Have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer |
| Electric power steering (red or yellow) | A malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system | Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer if the light persists |
| Tire pressure, comes on after blinking for about 1 minute (no buzzer) | A malfunction in the tire pressure warning system | Follow the instructions on the display |
| Tire pressure, comes on with a buzzer | Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes | Once the tires have cooled, check each tire's pressure and adjust it to the specified level |
| Inappropriate pedal operation, with a buzzer | A malfunction in the Brake Override System or the Drive-Start Control, or PKSB (Parking Support Brake) has operated | If PKSB has operated, follow the instructions on the multi-information display; if the issue persists, have the vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer |
From the lexus.com Warning Lights page. Lexus says that if both the ABS and brake system warning lights remain on, continuing to drive may be dangerous.
Reminder lights you can usually clear yourself
| Light | What it means | What Lexus says to do |
|---|---|---|
| Low fuel level | About 2.3 gal. (8.5 L) of fuel or less remains | Refuel the vehicle |
| Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder | The driver and/or front passenger should fasten their seat belts | Fasten the seat belt; an occupied front passenger seat also needs its belt fastened for the light and buzzer to turn off |
| Rear passengers' seat belt reminder | Rear passengers should fasten their seat belts (vehicles without a head-up display) | Fasten the seat belt |
| Inappropriate pedal operation, no buzzer | The accelerator and brake pedals are being pressed at the same time, and the Brake Override System is operating | Release the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal |
From the lexus.com Warning Lights page. Lexus notes these are the most common lights in Lexus vehicles and may or may not apply to yours; check your owner's manual.
Lexus of Peoria service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Sat | 7 a.m.-12 p.m. |
| Sun | closed |
From Lexus of Peoria's website, October 27, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Lexus warning lights FAQ
What should I do if the check engine light comes on in my Lexus?
Lexus calls it the malfunction indicator lamp. Its Warning Lights page says it points to a malfunction in the hybrid system (hybrid vehicles) or the electronic engine, throttle or transmission control systems, and says to immediately stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus dealer, because continuing to drive may be dangerous.
What does the brake warning light mean on a Lexus?
Lexus says the brake system warning light comes on with a buzzer when the brake fluid level is low or the brake system is malfunctioning. Its instruction is to stop the vehicle immediately and contact your Lexus dealer. If the ABS and brake system warning lights both stay on, Lexus warns the vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking.
Can I keep driving with the low engine oil pressure light on?
No. Lexus says the light means engine oil pressure is too low and continued operation may cause severe engine damage. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Why is my Lexus tire pressure light on?
If it comes on with a buzzer, Lexus says a tire is low from natural causes: let the tires cool, then check and adjust each one to the specified pressure. If it blinks for about a minute and then stays on with no buzzer, the tire pressure warning system itself has a malfunction.
Do these lights apply to every Lexus?
Not always. Lexus says these are the most common warning lights in Lexus vehicles but may or may not apply to your vehicle. Your owner's manual has the full list for your model.
A warning light on? Book a check
Schedule service at Lexus of Peoria, 7301 N Allen Rd in Peoria. A phone photo of the dashboard and a note of when the light came on help our technicians.
Sources
Light meanings and instructions are from the Warning Lights page on lexus.com, read October 27, 2026; icons and the hero image are from that page. Address and hours are from Lexus of Peoria's own website. Your owner's manual is the final word for your model.
- Warning Lights: common Lexus warning lights, what each means and what Lexus says to do, Lexus, read October 27, 2026
- Address and service hours, Lexus of Peoria, October 27, 2026