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Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the engine
switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the
engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a syst em if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the sys-
tem is operating.
*4: The light comes on when the system is
turned off.
*5: In order to confirm operation, the BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
When the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode mode> while the BSM main switch is
turned on.
When the BSM main switch is turned
on while the engine switch switch> is in IGNITION ON mode
.
If the system is func tioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators do not illuminate or do not turn
off, there may be a malfunction in the
system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
(If equipped)
“READY” indicator ( P.167)
Low outside temperature
indicator*2, 8 ( P.88)
(If equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator Light*1
( P.86)
(If equipped)
EV indicator ( P.63)
Parking brake indicator
( P.187)
Snow mode indicator
( P.177, 183)
(If equipped)
EV drive mode indicator
( P.171)
“Normal” indicator*2
( P.242)
“Eco” indicator*2 ( P.242)
“Sport S” indicator*2
( P.242)
“Sport S+” indicator*2
( P.242)
“Comfort” indicator*2
( P.242)
“Custom” indicator*2
( P.242)
“PASSENGER AIR BAG”
indicator*7 ( P.46)

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by any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear
view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center
panel.
*8: When the outside temperature is
approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.
■Eco Driving Indicator (LC500)
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 can be enabled on
the multi-information display. ( P.92)
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
The part that exceeds the Zone of Eco driv-
ing illuminates in white.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
●The shift position is in any position other than D.
●A paddle shift swit ch is operated.
●Eco Driving Indicator Light: Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display: Eco drive mode is not selected.
●The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.
■Hybrid System Indicator (LC500h)
Charge area
Shows regeneration* status. Regenerated
energy will be used to charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
A
B
C
D
A
B
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Vehicle status information and indicators
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
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Speedometer
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( P.173, 179)
Shift position indicator ( P.175, 181)
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.297)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
If the engine coolant temperature gauge indi cator enters the red zone, a buzzer sounds
and the high coolant temperature warning light comes on
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
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 independently
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.92)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.378)
Motor power display/Hybrid System Indicator (LC500h)
Displays the motor power display (P.87) or Hybrid System Indicator (P.86)
■Speed warning
When the vehicle reaches the set
speed, the speed warning display will
flash.
This setting can be enabled on the
multi-information display. ( P.92)
Always observe the legal speed limit when
driving on public roads.
■Rev indicator
When the engine reaches a set speed
or the red zone, a ring-shaped indica-
tor will be displayed on the tachometer.
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
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The indicators will be displayed in
amber ( ) when the engine speed
reaches a set speed, and in red ( )
when the engine speed reaches the
red zone. This setting can be enabled
on the multi-information display.
( P.97)
■Rev peak
When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds the following, an afterimage of
the tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.
LC500: 3600 r/min
LC500h: 4000 r/min
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch

is in
IGNITION ON mode .
■Variable red zone (LC500)
To help protect the engine, the engine
speed is controlled by starting the red zone of the tachometer at different engine speeds ranging from 3700 r/min to 7300
r/min depending on the engine coolant temperature.
Before driving under extremely high load conditions, make sure to sufficiently warm up the engine.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatically adjusted based on the light sensor detecting how bright the sur-
roundings are.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis- played, 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.)
●When “- -” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■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-information display.
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. ( P.97)
A
B

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the
display. This phenomen on 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.423)
The odometer and trip meter displays
can be switched. When the trip meter
is displayed, pressing and holding the
button will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1 Darker
2 Brighter
■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.
The display can be switched between
the center and side positions.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator of the tachom-eter enter the red zone, as it rep-
resents the engine speed range which exceeds the maximum safe engine speed.
●In the following situations, the engine
may be overheating. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.400, 403)
• The engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone (H).
• LC500: The engine oil temperature gauge is in the red zone (H).
Changing between the odome-
ter and trip meter
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness
Changing the display

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
(LC500)
Select to activate/deactivate the Eco
Driving Indicator Light.
■EV indicator (LC500h)
Select to activate/deactivate the EV
indicator.
■Drive information 1/Drive infor-
mation 2
Select up to 2 items that will be dis-
played on the “Drive Info 1” screen and
“Drive Info 2” screen respectively.
( P.94)
■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up dis-
plays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off.
• Route guidance display of the navi-
gation system-linked system (if
equipped)
• Making call display of the hands-
free phone system
• Audio system operation display
• Instrument panel brightness adjust-
ment display
■Ring position memory
Select to change the meter ring posi-
tion when the engine is
started.
The position before the engine system> is stopped or the center posi-
tion can be selected.
■Accent color
Select to change the accent color on
the screen, such as the cursor color.
■Rev indicator
Select to set the rev indicator on/off.
When set to on, proceed to select the
engine speed at which the rev indicator
will be displayed.
■Rev peak
Select to set the rev peak on/off.
■Clock
Select to switch between 24-hour dis-
play and 12-hour display.
■Initialization
Select to reset the meter display set-
tings.
■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, operation of the
settings display will be temporarily sus- pended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
■Customization
The settings can be changed on of the
multi-information display.
●Settings of the driving assist systems ( P.423)
●Vehicle settings (P.100, 335, 337, 423)

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Displays suggestions to the driver in
the following situations. To select a
response to a displayed suggestion,
use the meter control switches.
The suggestion function can be turned
on/off.
■Suggestion to turn on the head-
lights
If the headlight switch is in other than
or , and the vehicle speed is 5
km/h (3 mph) or higher for a certain
amount of time when the surroundings
are dark, a suggestion message will be
displayed.
■Suggestion to close the power win-
dows (linked to windshield wiper
operation)
If the windshield wipers are operated
with a power window open, a sugges-
tion message will be displayed asking if
you wish to close the power windows.
To close all of the power windows,
select “Yes”.
■Suggestion to unlock the power
windows
If it is attempt to close the passenger’s
side window using the power window
switch on the driver’s door, a sugges-
tion message will be displayed.
■Customization
The suggestion function can be turned on/off. (Customizable features: P.423)
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up the dis- play
As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate ventila- tion. 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 death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■While setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running system is operating> while setting up the display features.
Suggestion function

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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
Center Display
Low
When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
Center DisplayMulti-information display
When there is no energy flow
Center DisplayMulti-information display
A