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Warning lights and indicators . 74
Gauges and meters .................... 79
Multi-information display.......... 85
Head-up display ........................... 90
Energy monitor/fuel consumption
screen ............................................ 94

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For the purpose of explanatio n, the following illustration displays all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.
The units used on the meter and some in dicators may differ depending on the tar-
get region.Warning lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators inform th e driver of the status of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Instrument cluster

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Vehicle status information and indicators Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in any of the vehicle’s sys-
tems.
*1
: These lights turn on when the power
switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few sec-Warning lights (U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.365)(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.365)
Charging system warning
light *2
( → P.365)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light *2
( → P.365)
High coolant temperature
warning light *2
( → P.366)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light *1

( → P.366)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1

( → P.366)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp *1

( → P.366)
SRS warning light *1
( → P.366)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light *1
( → P.367)
(Canada)
ABS warning light *1
( → P.367)
(Yellow) Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light *1
( → P.367) (Red)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light *1
( → P.367)
PCS warning light *1
( → P.367)(if equipped)
PKSB OFF indicator *1, 3
( → P.368)(Orange)
LDA indicator *2
( → P.368)
Slip indicator light *1
( → P.368)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor *1, 3
( → P.368)(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator *3

( → P.369)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator *3

( → P.369)
Low fuel level warning light
( → P.369)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
( → P.369)
Rear passengers' seat belt
reminder light *4
( → P.370)
Master warning light *1

( → P.370)
Tire pressure warning light *1

( → P.370)
Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warning
light *2
( → P.371)

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system if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. *2
: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display. *3
: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-
tion. *4
: This light illuminates on the center
panel. The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
WARNING■
If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid sys-
tem, this could mean that these systems
are not available to he lp protect you in an
accident, which could result in death or
serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs. Indicators Turn signal indicator ( → P.176)(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( → P.183)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( → P.183)
Headlight high beam indicator
( → P.185)(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor ( → P.186)
Fog light indicator ( → P.189)
“READY” indicator ( → P.150)
EV indicator ( → P.62)
EV drive mode indicator *2

( → P.171)
“Eco” indicator *2
( → P.249)
“Sport” indicator *2
( → P.249)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator *2
( → P.217)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor *2
( → P.217)
Cruise control indicator *2

( → P.224)

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Vehicle status information and indicators *1
: These lights turn on when the power
switch is turned to the ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not turn on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer. *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
: When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on. *6
: In order to confirm operation, the BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
When the power switch is turned to
ON mode while the BSM main switch is
set to ON.
When the BSM main switch is set to
ON while the power switch is in 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 (White)
LDA indicator *2
( → P.210)(Green)
LDA indicator *2
( → P.210)(Orange)
LDA indicator *2, 3
( → P.210)(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor ( → P.227)(if equipped)
PKSB OFF indicator *1, 4

( → P.232)
Slip indicator light *1, 3
( → P.251)
VSC off indicator *1, 4
( → P.251)
PCS warning light *1, 4
( → P.205)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( → P.178)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( → P.178)
Brake hold standby indicator *1

( → P.180)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor *1
( → P.180)
Low outside temperature
indicator *2, 5
( → P.79)
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators *6, 7
( → P.241)
Security indicator *8
( → P.69,
71) (U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator *8
( → P.41)(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator *7
( → P.41)

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: This light illuminates on the outside rear
view mirrors. *8
: This light illuminates on the center
panel.

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Vehicle status information and indicators 
When driving mode is in other than sport mode ( → P.249)
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature
Hybrid System IndicatorDisplays hybrid system outp ut or regeneration level ( → P.82)
Outside temperatureDisplays 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 temperature is 37°F (3°C) or
lower.
Background color of drive modeBackground color changes according to the drive mode. ( → P.249)
•Sport mode: Red
•Eco mode: Blue
When in Normal mode, the background color is Black.
ClockTime displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. ( → P.288)
Multi-information displayPresents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( → P.85)Gauges and meters The meters display various drive information.
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F

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al_USA_OM78212U Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( → P.374)
SpeedometerDisplays the vehicle speed
Fuel gaugeDisplays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift rangeDisplays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range ( → P.173)
Odometer, trip meter and maintena nce required information displayOdometer:
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 inde-
pendently.
Maintenance required information:
Displays the remaining distance unt il the engine oil sh ould be changed.
• Displays the maintenance requ ired information when the power switch is ON mode.
• It can be reset on of the multi-information display. 
When driving mode is in sport mode ( → P.249)
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gaugeDisplays the engine coolant temperature
TachometerDisplays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Outside temperatureDisplays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low G
H
I
J
A
B
C