2017 Lexus IS300h Owner's Manual

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◆Except F SPORT models
◆F SPORT models
When the main meter is moved to the right, some of the meter displays and
the gauge layout will change.
Main meter in center position
Gauges and meters

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Main meter moved to the right
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (P. 109)
This display changes to a tachometer depending on the drive mode, and can be set to
show the tachometer in any drive mode on the settings display. (P. 119)
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.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P. 111)
Displays warning me ssages in case of a malfunction (P. 581)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position and shift range ( P. 226)
Odometer and trip meter display ( P. 124)
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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. 119)
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 4000 r/min, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 0.5 seconds.

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■Main meter (F SPORT models)
Moves between center and right-
side positions.
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 ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the in strument panel brightness.
Changing the display
Instrument panel light control
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■Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline en gine 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.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
●Depending on the selected driving mode, the Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer will be displayed. The Hybrid System Indica tor or tachometer can be set to always be
displayed on of the multi-information display. (P. 119)
●The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in the following situations:
• When the tachometer setting is set to change according to the driving mode and a
driving mode other than sport mode is selected • When the tachometer setting is set to al ways 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 refe rs to the conversion of energy created 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. 119)
■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 sp eeds (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 display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-info rmation display or the odometer/trip meter
screen (F SPORT models).
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. ( P. 119)
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (P. 119)
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. 636)

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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 outside temperature is displayed.
•Menu icons ( P. 115)
• Outside temperature ( P. 105)
Content display area
A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or advice pop-up displays w ill be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content ( P. 115) • Warning message ( P. 581)
Indicator/shift position display area
Displays the following items:
•Indicators ( P. 100) • Shift position display ( P. 226)
• RSA (Road Sign Assi st) (if equipped) (P. 288)
Multi-information display
Summary of functions
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Odometer/trip meter display area (P. 124)
Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
•Speed warning
Meter control switches ( P. 114)
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button ( P. 115)
◆F SPORT models
Main meter in center position
Main meter moved to the right
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