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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since
the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be
used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Speed indicator
When the set speed is reached while driving, this ring-shaped indi-
cator comes on in yellow. The indicator comes on in red when the
vehicle speed reaches the dangerous range.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and

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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
The units used on the speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge display,
indicators and warning lights may differ depending on the model/type.
Center panel

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 170)(vehicles
with an
automatic
transmis-
sion)
“ECT SNOW” indica-
tor
(P. 162)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 186)(vehicles
with an
automatic
transmis-
sion)“ECT PWR” indicator
(P. 162)
Tail light indicator
(P. 186)
(if
equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 198, 202)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 190)
(if
equipped)
Lexus parking assist-
sensor indicator (P.
217)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 190)Slip indicator
(P. 224)
(vehicles with an automatic
VSC off indicator
(P. 224)
*1, 2
*1

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*1:These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, for details.
*2:The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating
(if
equipped)
Daytime running light
system off indicator
(P. 188)SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 140)
(vehicles
with a man-
ual trans-
mission)Engine preheating indi-
cator (P. 156)
*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 warning light not
come on when you start the engine, 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 any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately if this occurs.
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 467)
*:These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
(vehicles
with a
manual
transmis-
sion)
(if equipped)(for
driver)(for front
passen-
ger)
*****
*****

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on
the high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You
can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Off
The front position,
tail, license plate
and instrument
panel lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed
above turn on.
The headlights and
front position lights
turn on and off auto-
matically
(when the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
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Manual headlight leveling dial (vehicles without discharge head-
lights)
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the num-
ber of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights
Guide to dial settings
Occupancy and luggage load conditionsDial positionOccupantsLuggage load
DriverNone0
Driver and front
passengerNone0
All seats occupiedNone2
All seats occupiedFull luggage loading3
DriverFull luggage loading4

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Daytime running light system (if equipped)
Vehicles with halogen headlights
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the head-
lights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever
the engine is started. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
Vehicles with discharge headlights
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front
position lights turn on automatically (at a increased intensity)
whenever the engine is started. Daytime running lights are not
designed for use at night.
Deactivating daytime running light (vehicles with discharge
headlights)
How to switch: P. 365
“DRL OFF” turns on when the daytime running light is deactivated.
Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction