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Vehicle status information and indicators
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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LS500h_OM_(U)_1809Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (
P.434)
■Hybrid System Indicator
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
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an 
Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the bar display within Eco area, 
more Eco-friendly driv ing can be achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is 
being exceeded (durin g full power driving 
etc.)
*: When used in this manual, regeneration  refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into 
electrical energy.
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-
cisely controlled in  order to help improve 
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-
sions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that 
is displayed may differ even when vehicle  operation and driving 
conditions are the 
same.
■Hybrid System Indicator is displayed 
when
The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in 
the following situations:
●The shift position is in D or M.
●The driving mode is other than sport 
mode.
However, the Hybrid System Indicator will 
not be displayed when the analog and digi-
tal speedometers are both enabled on   
of the multi-information display. ( P.94)
■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 12 mph [20 km/h])
• 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 your Lexus dealer.
■Liquid crystal display
 P.91
■Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized 
on   of the multi-information display. 
(  P.94)
A
B
C
D
WARNING
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm 
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display 
monitor may respond slowly, and display 
changes may be delayed. 

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■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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Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position indicator (P.178)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.90)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( P.434)
Main meter moved to the right
The units of measure may differ depending on  the intended destination of the vehicle.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. (P.355)
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system outp ut or regeneration level (P.82)
This display changes to a tachometer depending on the driving mode, and can be set to 
show the tachometer in any driving mode on the settings display. ( P.94, 297)
• Rev indicator ( 
P.87)
•Rev peak ( 
P.87)
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( P.176)
Speedometer
Shift position indicator ( P.178)
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.88)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
H
I
J
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H 

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.90)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( P.434)
■Hybrid System Indicator
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
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an 
Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the bar display within Eco area, 
more Eco-friendly driv ing can be achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is 
being exceeded (durin g full power driving 
etc.)
*: When used in this manual, regeneration  refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into 
electrical energy.
■Rev indicator
When the engine speed reaches a set 
speed or the red zone, a ring-shaped 
indicator ( ) will be displayed on the 
tachometer.
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.
The engine speed at which the rev indica-
tor will begin to be displayed can be set on   of the multi-information display. 
(  P.94)
■Rev peak
When the engine speed reaches or 
exceeds 4000 rpm, an afterimage of 
the tachometer will be displayed at the 
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.
I
J
A
B
C
D
A 

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■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-
cisely controlled in  order to help improve 
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-
sions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that 
is displayed may differ even when vehicle 
operation and driving conditions are the 
same.
■Hybrid System Indicator is displayed 
when
The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in 
the following situations:
●The shift position is in D or M.
●The driving mode is other than sport 
mode.
■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 12 mph [20 km/h])
• 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 your Lexus dealer.
■Liquid crystal display
 P.91
■Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized 
on   of the multi-information display. 
(  P.94)
■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 
WARNING
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm 
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display 
monitor may respond slowly, and display 
changes may be delayed.
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 

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Vehicle status information and indicators
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