2018 Lexus ES300h Owner's Manual (OM33D45U)

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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. 91)
■Engine speed
Engine speed is precisely cont rolled 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 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
• When the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Pop-up display
In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip meter/maintenance required information screen.
The pop-up display function can be set on/off. ( →P. 562)
■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.
(Customizable features →P. 560)
WARNING
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information
display. At extremely low temperatures, th e information display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the dr iver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could ca use the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in personal
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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); or “Engine Coolant Temp High” is shown on the multi-information display.
In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it
has cooled completely. ( →P. 531)

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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the
driver with a variety of vehicle data.
Displays the following information
when an icon is selected. ( →P. 92)
Drive information
Select to display various drive data.
( → P. 92)
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)
Select to display the following na vigation system-linked information.
•Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the display using the
meter control switches.
Driving assist information
Select to display the dyna mic radar cruise control/LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) informatio n, when the system is used. (→P. 216, 225)
Warning message display
Select to display warning messages and me asures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected. ( →P. 509)
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings. ( →P. 562)
Display contents

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The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.
Select an item/change pages
Enter/Set
Return to the previous screen
Press:
Displays the screen registered to
When no screen has been registered, the dr ive information screen will be displayed.
Press and hold:
Registers the currently displayed screen to ( →P. 562)
The registration confirmation screen is displayed. If the selected screen cannot be
registered, a registration fa ilure message will be shown.
Items displayed can be switched by pr essing or of the meter control
switches to select and pressing or .
■Current fuel consumption*1
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
■Average fuel economy (after reset*2/after start/after refuel)*1
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset, the hybrid
system was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
Operating the meter control switches
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■Average speed (after reset*2/after start)*1
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset and the
hybrid system was started, respectively
■Elapsed time (after reset*2/after start)*1
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the hybrid system
was started, respectively
■Distance (range/after start)*1
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity
of fuel remaining and the distance driv en after the hybrid system was started
respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driv en 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 without turning
the power switch off, the display may not be updated.
■Energy monitor
→ P. 96
■Tire inflation pressure
Displays inflation pressure of each tire.
The inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be displayed.
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steeri ng control) vehicle sway warning
→ P. 216
■Display off
A blank screen is displayed
*1: Displayed when the item is se t in “Drive Info 1”, “Drive Info 2” or “Drive Info 3”.
( → P. 562)
*2: The function can be reset by pressing th e of the meter control switches for lon-
ger than 1 second when the item to reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can be reset, the item selection screen will appear.

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The settings of the following items can be changed, refer to P. 560
For functions that can be enabled or disabled, the function switches between on and
off each time is pressed.
●(Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (
→P. 216)
●(Pre-Collision System) ( →P. 205)
●AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped) ( →P. 183)
●Clock
Adjusts the hour and minute of the cl ock on the multi-information display.
●Ambient illumin.
Select to turn the ornament lights on and off.
●Vehicle Settings
• Scheduled Maintenance ( →P. 437)
• Oil Maintenance ( →P. 451)
●Meter Settings
• Language
Select to change the la nguage on the display.
•Units
Select to change the unit of measure.
•EV indicator
Select to activate/deact ivate the EV indicator.
• switch
Displays a procedure to regi ster a desired screen to .
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut , which can be displayed by pressing .
• Drive information 1/2/3
Select to select up to 2 items that will be displa yed on a Drive information
screen, up to 3 Drive info rmation screens can be set.
•Pop-up display
Select to set the pop-up displays, which may appear in some situations, on/off.
• Accent color
Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the cursor color.
•Tachometer
Select to set the tachometer display.
• Default settings
Registered or changed meter settings will be deleted or returned to their
default setting.
Settings display

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■System check display
After turning the power switch to ON mode, opening image is displayed while system
operation is checked. When the system check is complete, the normal screen will return.
■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
■Tire inflation pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the power switch is
turned to ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure
after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire information cannot be determined due to unfavorable
radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperat ure. The displayed values may also be dif-
ferent from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
■When disconnecting and reconnect ing 12-volt battery terminals
The drive information will be reset.
■Liquid crystal display
→ P. 89
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
For safety, avoid operating the meter control switch while driving as much as possible,
and do not look continuously at the multi- information display while driving. Stop the
vehicle and operate the meter control switch . Failure to do so may cause a steering
wheel operation error, resultin g in an unexpected accident.
■Cautions during setting up the display
As the hybrid system needs to be operating during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with adequa te ventilation. In a closed area such as a
garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to dea th or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid system is operating while
setting up the display features.

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Energy monitor/consumption screen
Navigation system screen or Lexus
Display Audio system screen
Multi-information display
Meter control switches
Navigation system
“MENU” button
Remote Touch knob
For use of Remote Touch, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Lexus Display Audio system
“MENU” button
Lexus Display Au
dio controller
(→ P. 288)
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information display
and the navigation system screen or Lexus Display Audio system screen.
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