2016 LEXUS RX450H LEXUS RX450h 2016 Owners Manual

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F SPORT models
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature
Hybrid System Indicator Displays hybrid system power output or regeneration level (  P. 1 0 0 )
This display changes to a tachometer depe nding on the drive mode, and can be set
to show the tachometer in any driv e mode on the settings display. (  P. 1 0 9 )
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient tempera-
ture is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (  P. 1 0 2 )
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (  P. 5 4 3 )
Clock Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (  P. 4 3 3 )
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position display (  P. 2 3 9 )
Odometer and trip meter (  P. 1 1 5 )1
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Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine reaches a set
speed, a ring-shaped indicator will
be displayed on the tachometer. The desired engine speed at which
the Rev indicator will begin to be dis-
played can be set on of the multi-
information display. (  P. 1 0 9 )
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Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 4000 rpm, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter • The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted individu-
ally for day mode and night mode
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• If the brightness is adjusted when the
surroundings are bright and the tail
lights are on (day mode brightness
adjustment), the brightness level of
night mode will be adjusted at the
same time.
* : Day mode and night mode:  P. 1 0 1Instrument panel light control 1
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The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
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 st op and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being dr iven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Po w e r a r e a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.) ●
Depending on the selected driving mode, th e Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer
will be displayed. The Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer can be set to always be
displayed on of the mult i-information display. (  P. 1 0 9 )●
The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in the following situations:
• When the tachometer setting is set to ch ange according to the driving mode and a
driving mode other than sport mode is selected
• When the tachometer setting is set to always display the Hybrid System Indicator ●
By keeping the indicator needle (except F SPORT models) or bar display (F SPORT
models) within the Eco area, more Ec o-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 created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy. 
Except 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 of the multi-information
display. (  P. 1 0 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. ■
Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and night mode. ●
Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but the surrounding
area is bright ●
Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark ■
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 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.) ●
When “  ” or “E” is displayed, the sy stem may be ma lfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer. ■
Clock settings screen
If the clock adjustment screen is displayed continuously when attempting to change the
clock settings, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 1 0 9 )
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 74 )

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related
data, such as the current outside temper ature. The multi-information display can
also be used to change the display settings and other settings. 
Except F SPORT models
Menu icon display area Displays the following items.
When a menu icon is not selected, the ou tside temperature and clock are displayed.
•Menu icons (  P. 1 0 5 )
• Outside temperature (  P. 9 7 )
•Clock (  P. 9 7 )
Content display area A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content (  P. 1 0 5 )
• Suggestion function (  P. 1 1 6 )
• Warning message (  P. 5 4 3 )
Indicator/shift position display area Displays the following items:
•Indicators (  P. 9 2 )
• Shift position display (  P. 2 3 9 )Multi-information display Summary of functions
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U Odometer/trip meter display area (  P. 1 1 5 )Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
Meter control switches (  P. 1 0 4 )
“ODO/TRIP” switch (  P. 1 0 5 )
F SPORT models
Outside temperature (  P. 9 7 )
Menu icons (  P. 1 0 5 )
Content display area A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content (  P. 1 0 5 )
• Suggestion function (  P. 1 1 6 )
• Warning message (  P. 5 4 3 )
Indicators/clock •Indicators (  P. 9 2 )
•Clock (  P. 9 7 )
Shift position display (  P. 2 3 9 )
Odometer/trip meter display area (  P. 1 1 5 )Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
Meter control switches (  P. 1 0 4 )
“ODO/TRIP” switch (  P. 1 0 5 )4
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U ◆ Using the content display area
The content display area is operated using the meter control switches.
: Select menu icons
:Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the
screen and move the
cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen
Press: Display the top screen
Press and hold: Register current screen as the top screen■
Registering a top screen
The displayed top screen can be changed to a registered screen of your
choice.
To register a screen as the top screen, display the desired screen and press
and hold . • A message asking to confirm if registration is desired will be displayed. If the
selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure message will be dis-
played.
• When no screen has been registered, th e drive information screen will be dis-
played.■
Resetting drive information
To reset the average fuel economy (after reset)/average vehicle speed (after
reset)/elapsed time (after reset) that are displayed on , display the desired
item and press and hold . If both of the displayed items are rese ttable, a message will be displayed asking
which item(s) to reset.Using the multi-information display 1
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