2011 Lexus HS250h light

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the hybrid system and its components
A high engine coolant temperature warning light (P. 498) is installed instead of
an engine coolant temperature gauge. If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates or flashes, the vehicle may be overheating. Immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe area ( P. 5 4 8 ) .

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel (without a navigation system)
Center panel (with a navigation system)

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of th e operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 161)“ECO MODE” indicator
( P. 1 5 7 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 1 8 6 )“PWR MODE” indicator
( P. 1 5 7 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 1 8 6 )Cruise control indicator
( P. 204, 208)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 1 8 8 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 2 0 8 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator
( P. 1 9 1 )
(if equipped)
“LKA” indicator
( P. 222)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 1 9 7 )“SET” indicator
( P. 204, 208)
“READY” indicator
(P. 1 4 7 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (Refer to
“Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.)
EV drive mode indicator
(P. 1 5 2 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
( P. 188)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 1 4 0 )Slip indicator
( P. 230, 234)
*1
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*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ON mode
to indicate that a system check is be ing performed. They will turn off after
the hybrid system is on, or after a fe w seconds. There may be a malfunction
in a system if a light does not turn on , or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3:The light turns on when a part of the system is turned off. The light flashes quickly and “BRAKE!” appear on the multi-information display and head-
up display (if equipped) to indicat e that the system is operating.
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 2 3 0 ) Shift position indicators
(P. 1 5 5 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 2 3 7 )SRS airbag on-off
indicator ( P. 118)
*1
*1, 3*1

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CAUTION
■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 accid ent, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. ( P. 4 9 8 )
*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 a light does not turn on, or if the lights do not
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(for driver)(for front
passenger)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2
*1*1, 2*2*2*2*1*1
*2

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Display order may vary depending on vehicle condition.
Electronic feature control contentsSetting electronic feature controls
AFS (if equipped)P. 1 8 8
Intuitive parking assist
(if equipped)Refer to “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
Other contentsDetails
Customization ( P. 5 8 0 )
Settings of functions such as the
door lock and light illumination time
can be changed
Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped) ( P. 2 0 8 )Automatically displayed when using
the dynamic radar cruise control
LKA (Lane Keeping Assist)
(if equipped) ( P. 221)Automatically displayed when using
the lane keeping assist
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(if equipped) ( P. 236, 508, 511)Automatically displayed if there is a
possibility of collision.

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■Touch tracer display
Only the switch that is being
operated is highlighted, and
thus, the driver can perceive
which button is being operated.
The applicable switch displayed
on the head-up display will
change in response to the
switch operation.
Taking your finger off the steering
switch returns the display to the
vehicle speed indication.
It is possible to turn the touch
tracer display ON/OFF as neces-
sary. (P. 1 8 4 )
Turn-by-turn navigation
When the vehicle approaches an
intersection, the direction the vehi-
cle should go is guided by the
arrow.
When the vehicle approaches an
intersection, the route guidance
will start and the distance
* to the
intersection will also be displayed.
The animation guidance changes
according to the vehicle conditions
(running or stopped).
*:The distance decreases in incre- ments of 50 yards and the dis-
tance indication will disappear
when the vehicle passes through
the intersection.

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■Brightness of the head-up display
The headlight control sensor detects the brightness of the area surrounding the
head-up display and adjusts th e brightness accordingly. (P. 1 8 9 )
■Head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sun-
glasses, especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove your sunglasses.
CAUTION
■Before using the head-up display
Check that the position and brightness of the head-up display image does not inter-
fere with safe driving. Incorrect adjustment of the image's po sition or brightness
may obstruct the driver's view and lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to components
●Do not place any drinks near the head-up
display projector. If the projector gets wet,
electrical malfunctions may result.
●Do not place anything on or put stickers
onto the head-up display projector.
Doing so could interrupt head-up display
indications.
●Do not touch the inside of the head-up dis-
play projector or thrust sharp edges or the
like into the projector.
Doing so could cause mechanical malfunc-
tions.