Rid3r

I have a light that goes on and off.it is a symbol that looks like a state capitol to me. The light goes on for awhile then goes off. What is it and how do I turn it off. Help me please. I have a 96 LS400.

trukn1

check your antifreeze. That indicator means that you are low. Fill and it should disappear. Toyota red coolant is recommended.

Rid3r

Ok I will. do u know what this indicator is called so i can look it up? dont know the name for this light

trukn1

Listing of warning lights is located in your owners manual. This is the coolant warning light.

Rid3r

thnk u for all ur help. now to ;ocate a manual online. i heard i could request a owner manual on this website. any info on how and where i put in my request?
or even when i can view one online? Thanks again. u are such a big help

trukn1

Most of the questions you have regarding your car have been covered NUEROUS times before. Using the "Search" feature will be VERY HELPFUL to you in finding valuable information. First one is one me,,,,,
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...e-manuals.html

BTW,,,Welcome to the group.

Rid3r

Thank u soooooooooooo much.

Rid3r

FOUND OUT ITS A BRAKE FLUID INDICATOR.............YAY!!! off to refill brake fluid in the AM. now i can sleep well. thanks again,

PureDrifter

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there is no brake fluid indicator...if the fluid goes low the parking brake light comes on iirc.

Raddison

^exactly.

I thought the exact same thing you did though. It came on and I was like, "Why in the hell is there a capitol building on my dashboard!?" It's the low coolant light.

FrankReynoldsCPA

Yeah, that's the low coolant light, mine is on right now, I'm just too buzy/broke to drive to a Toyota dealership to buy coolant. May just have to get some long-life stuff at the parts store.

I think the capitol building is a Toyota-only light, I've only seen it on my LS400 and my dad's 99 Sienna.

RamAirRckt

And use distilled water, never use tap water or softened water. Reagent water is better, but good luck finding it. It is as close to non-conductive water you can find, and has almost no impurities in it.

http://www.astm.org/Standards/D1193.htm