2014 Lexus IS250 Speed ometer

962. Instrument cluster
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
XF SPORT models (when the main meter is in the right-side position)
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C
(122°F). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature
is 3°C (37°F) or lower.
Shift position and gear position (→P. 1 9 7 )
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (→P. 1 0 0 )
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (→P. 4 8 2 )
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
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 indepen-
dently.
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982. Instrument cluster
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION 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.
■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.)
■Po p - u p d i s p l a y
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up display, 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. 1 0 3 )
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
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. 100)
Instrument panel light control
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Instrument cluster
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
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. 5 3 1 )

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Instrument cluster
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up displays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off.
• Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system
(if equipped)
• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system
• 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.
■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 dis-
played speed unit will turn yellow
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.
■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev indicator on/off.
When set to on, the tachometer will
show a ring-shaped indicator in red
when the engine reaches a set speed.
Selectable engine speed range:
2000 r/min to 6600 r/min

1042. Instrument cluster
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev peak on/off.
When set to on and the engine speed
reaches or exceeds 5000 r/min, an
afterimage of the tachometer will be
displayed at the highest engine
speed for approximately 0.5 sec-
onds.
■Initialization
Select to reset the meter display settings. (→P. 5 5 2 )
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position other than D.
●A paddle shift switch is operated.
●Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (→P. 2 6 3 )
●The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.
■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, the settings display using the meter control switches will be
suspended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
■Liquid crystal display
→P. 9 8
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn
on. When the acceleration exceeds the Zone
of Eco driving, or when the vehicle is stopped,
the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco
driving, the right side of the Eco Driving Indi-
cator Zone Display will illuminate.
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2004-2. Driving procedures
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by oper-
ating the shift lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of
your choice.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is oper-
ated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M6, will
be fixed and displayed in the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift lever or pad-
dle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation:
●When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
●When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature is
low.
●When automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
●When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range which
exceeds the allowable revs of the engine).
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle
shift switches are operated.
●“1st Gear not available due to slippery road surface” is displayed on the
multi information display.
●The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).
Selecting gears in the M position
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582Alphabetical index
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
Speedometer ............................................ 95
Speed indicator ...................................... 102
Sport mode.............................................. 263
Steering lock ............................................ 194
Column lock release..........................194
Steering wheel ........................................ 159
Adjustment............................................. 159
Audio switches................................... 300
Heated steering wheel.................... 387
Power easy access system .............. 151
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 151
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ................ 266
Replacing light bulbs..........................461
Storage feature....................................... 391
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ........534
Sun visors ................................................ 398
Sun shade
Rear ......................................................... 400
Roof ..............................................................171 switch settings ..................................102
Switches
Audio remote control
switches ..............................................300
Automatic High Beam switch..... 209
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
switch ................................................... 278
Cruise control switch ...........225, 229
Door lock switches............................... 121
Driving mode select switch.......... 263
Driving position memory
switches ..................................................151
Emergency flashers switch........... 466
Engine switch ........................................ 192
Fog light switch..................................... 213
Heated steering wheel switch .... 387
Ignition switch ....................................... 192
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) switch ..................................... 242
Lexus parking assist-sensor
switch .................................................... 247
Light switch........................................... 206
Meter control switches...................... 101
Moon roof switches ........................... 170
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................ 163
Paddle shift switches.......................... 199
PCS OFF switch................................. 272
Power door lock switch..................... 121