2013 Lexus IS300h Owner's Manual

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Odometer/Trip meter
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the
trip meter.
Main meter (F SPORT models)
Moves between center and right-
side positions.
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.),
turning on the tail lights will not change the instrument panel brightness.
Instrument panel light control
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Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power
driving etc.)
Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than sport
mode with the tachometer setting other than “Tachometer (Always)”.
By keeping the indicator needle (except F SPORT models) or bar display (F
SPORT models) within the Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, regeneration refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
Except F SPORT modelsF SPORT models
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Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tachometer when driving mode is in
sport mode.
The settings of the tachometer display can be changed on the multi-information
display. (P. 1 1 9 )
Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when
vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed,
or the display may take longer than normal to change.
When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
Pop-up display
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up dis-
play, such as the operating methods of the headlight switch, will be temporarily
displayed on the multi-information display or the odometer/trip meter screen (F
SPORT models only).
The pop-up display function can be set on/off. (P. 119)
Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is charac-
teristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the
display.
Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (P.
116)
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in
the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and
check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 555)

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Drive information
Select to display various drive data. (P. 1 1 7 )
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using
the meter control switches.
Dynamic radar cruise control operation guide (if equipped)
Select to display operation procedures of the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol. (P. 249)
The tab will change to when the vehicle is in constant
speed control mode. (P. 254)
If activated, the operational status of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
system will also be displayed. (P. 263)
Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a mal-
function is detected. (P. 513)
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings. (P. 1 1 8 )
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehi-
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Operating the meter control switches
The multi-information display is
operated using the meter control
switches.
Select an item/change pages
Enter/Set
Except F SPORT models
Press: Displays the screen reg-
istered to
When no screen has been registered, the drive information screen will be
displayed.
Press and hold: Registers the currently displayed screen to
When the confirmation screen is displayed, select yes to register the screen.
If the selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure message
will be shown.
F SPORT models
Move the main meter
Return to the previous screen
Current fuel consumption*
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
Average fuel economy (after reset/after start/after refuel)*
Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset, the
hybrid system was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively
Average vehicle speed (after reset/after start)*
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset and the
hybrid system was started, respectively
Elapsed time (after reset/after start)*
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the hybrid
system was started, respectively
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Distance (driving range/after start)*
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the
quantity of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the hybrid sys-
tem was started respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not
be updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refueled with-
out turning the power switch off, the display may not be updated.
Energy monitor
P. 1 2 2
*: Displayed when the item is set in “Drive Info 1” or “Drive Info 2”. Use these
values as a reference.
Language
Select to change the language on the display.
Units
Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.
Maintenance system
Select to reset the maintenance data after the required maintenance is
performed. (P. 442)
EV indicator
Select to set the EV indicator on/off.
 switch settings (except F SPORT models)
Displays a procedure to register a desired screen to .
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut, which can be displayed by
pressing . (P. 1 1 7 )
Drive information 1/Drive information 2
Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on the “Drive Info
1” screen and “Drive Info 2” screen respectively. (P. 117)
Settings display

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Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up displays, which may appear in some
situations, on/off.
• Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system
(if equipped)
• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system (if equipped)
• Windshield wiper switch operation display (if equipped)
• Headlight switch operation display (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control operation display (if equipped)
• Instrument panel brightness adjustment display
• Main meter switch operation display (F SPORT models)
Accent color (except F SPORT models)
Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the cursor
color.
Tachometer settings
Select to set the display of the tachometer or Hybrid System Indicator
to automatically change according to the driving mode or static.
Needle (F SPORT models)
Select to change the needle color for the tachometer.
Speed indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the speed indicator
on/off.
When set to on, both sides of the
displayed speed unit will turn yel-
low when the vehicle reaches a
set speed.
Selectable speed range:
Except U.K.: 50 km/h to 200 km/
h (30 mph to 125 mph)
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U.K.: 30 mph to 100 mph (50 km/h to 160 km/h)*
The indicator will illuminate in yellow at an optionally set speed and red at
the fixed high speed.
*: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.