Lexus NX: Warning lights and indicators

Lexus NX Owners Manual / Vehicle status information and indicators / Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators inform the driver of the status of the vehicle's various systems.

Instrument cluster

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators

The units used on the meter and some indicators may differ depending on the target region.

Warning lights

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle's systems.

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Brake system warning light*1

Charging system warning light*2

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Output control warning light*2

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Low engine oil pressure warning light*2

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators High coolant temperature warning light*2

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Brake system warning light*1

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Malfunction indicator lamp*1

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators SRS warning light*1

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators ABS warning light*1

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Electric power steering system warning light*1

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators PCS warning light*1

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators LTA indicator*2 (if equipped)
LDA indicator*2 (if equipped)

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators PKSB OFF indicator*1, 3 (if equipped)

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Slip indicator light*1

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Brake hold operated indicator* 1, 3

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Parking brake indicator*3

Low fuel level warning light

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Driver's and front passenger's seat belt reminder light

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Rear passengers' seat belt reminder light*4

Master warning light*1

Tire pressure warning light*1

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Brake Override System/ Drive-Start Control warning light*2

*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.

WARNING

■If a safety system warning light does not come on Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

Indicators

The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle's various systems.

Turn signal indicator

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Headlight indicator

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Tail light indicator

Headlight high beam indicator

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Automatic High Beam indicator

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Fog light indicator

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators "READY" indicator

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators EV indicator

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators EV drive mode indicator*2

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators "Eco" indicator*2

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators "Sport" indicator*2

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Dynamic radar cruise control indicator*2

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Cruise control "SET" indicator* 2

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Cruise control indicator*2

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators LTA indicator*2 (if equipped)
LDA indicator*2 (if equipped)

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators LTA indicator*2, 3 (if equipped)
LDA indicator*2, 3 (if equipped)

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Intuitive parking assist indicator (if equipped)

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators PKSB OFF indicator*1, 4 (if equipped)

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Slip indicator light*1, 3

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators VSC off indicator*1, 4

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators PCS warning light*1, 4

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Parking brake indicator

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Brake hold standby indicator*1

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Brake hold operated indicator* 1

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Low outside temperature indicator* 2, 5

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators BSM outside rear view mirror indicators*6, 7 (if equipped)

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators Security indicator*8

Lexus NX. Warning lights and indicators "AIR BAG ON/OFF" indicator* 8

*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*5:When the outside temperature is approximately 37ºF (3ºC) or lower, the indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate in the following situations:
When the power switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the power switch is in ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.

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