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For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.424)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.424)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.424)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 ( P.424)
Hybrid system overheat warn-
ing light
*2 ( P.425 )
Charging system warning
light
*2 ( P.425)
Low traction battery warning
light
*2 ( P.425 )
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 ( P.425)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
( P.426)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
( P.426)
SRS warning light
*1 ( P.426)
Pop Up Hood warning light
*1
( P.426)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.426)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.426)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 ( P.427)
(red)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.427)
(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.427)
Low fuel level warning light
( P.427)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
( P.427)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights
*3 ( P.428)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
( P.428)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.429)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1 ( P.429)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1
( P.429)
(flashes)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) ( P.429)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1
( P.430)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 ( P.430)
Slip indicator
*1 ( P.430)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.431)
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*1: These lights come 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-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*4: F SPORT models: This light comes on when the power switch is turned to 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
seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.431)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1
( P.431)
Master warning light
*4
( P.431)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does
not come on
Should a safety system light such as the
ABS and SRS warning light not come on
when you start the hybrid system, this
could mean that these systems are not
available to help pr otect you in an acci-
dent, which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P.182)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.187)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.187)
Headlight high beam indicator
( P.188)
AHB indicator ( P.190)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 ( P.215,
225)
Cruise control indicator
( P.252)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.245)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
( P.245)
(white)
LTA indicator ( P.239)
(green)
LTA indicator ( P.239)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA indicator ( P.239)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
*1, 3 ( P.258, 271)
BSM indicator ( P.258)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1, 2 ( P.266)
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*1: These lights come 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-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-infor- mation display.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel. Eco drive mode indicator
(
P.297)
Sport S mode indicator
( P.297)
Sport S+ mode indicator
( P.297)
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■Display items
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
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.
Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1 Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meters (day mode and
night mode)
The brightness of the meters changes
between day mode and night mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are off or
WARNING
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
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, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.450)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness
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rounding area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark
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change
Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be
changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
■Pop-up display
The distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted. 1
Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meters (day mode and
night mode)
The brightness of the meters changes
between day mode and night mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are off or
when the tail lights are on but the sur-
rounding area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark
The display can be switched between
the center and side positions.
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness
Changing the main meter loca-
tion
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■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.
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches. / : Select menu icons
/ : Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the screen and
move the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Move the main meter
* and return
to the previous screen
*:F SPORT models
■Display items (except F SPORT
models)
Press or of the meter control
switch and select . Then press
or to display the following items:
Drive information 1
Drive information 2
Energy monitor ( P.101)
Tire pressure ( P.394)
Display off
■Display items (F SPORT models)
Main meter in center position
Press or of the meter control
switch to display the following items:
Drive information 1
Drive information 2
Tire pressure ( P.394)
Gear positions
Units
Display off
Driving support system information
*
Audio system-linked display
( P.93)
Driving support system infor-
mation display ( P.93)
Warning message display
( P.434)
Settings display ( P.94)
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-information
display while driving, pay extra atten-
tion to the safety of the area around the
vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the
multi-information di splay while driving
as you may fail to see pedestrians,
objects on the road, etc. ahead of the
vehicle.
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
P.82, 88
Changing the meter display
Content of driving information
A
B
C