
772-1. Instrument cluster
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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)

832-1. Instrument cluster
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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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■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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Driving
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
•Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the 12-volt battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-
cles with front and rear tires of differing
sizes.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air
pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120
km/h), regardless of the type of snow
tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
■When installing tire chains
Before installing tire chains, make sure to
disable all functions of the vehicle height
control of the electronically modulated
air suspension. Otherwise, the vehicle
height may change while installing the
tire chains and part or your body may be
caught under the vehicle, possibly caus-
ing injury. ( P.301)
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-
ever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces
or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden br aking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering
a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
system.

3816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P.405)• Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.389)
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Make sure that the “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” on the multi-infor-
mation display and the “READY” indi-
cator are both off.
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they
may be hot. Oil and other fluids may
also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes are
flammable.
ItemsParts and tools■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the
electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is high.
( P.388)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.

4618-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vis- cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.A
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine11.6 qt. (11.0 L, 9.7 Imp. qt.)
Power con-
trol unit2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid orga nic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO FK20HBR8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)

512Alphabetical Index
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If you have a flat tire .................................. 439
If you lose your keys................................. 442
If you think something is wrong ......... 423
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 454
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................................................416
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......419
If your vehicle overheats ........................450
Energy monitor .................................... 100, 101
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............................... 172
Compartment .............................................384
Engine compartment cover ................ 385
Engine switch.................................................170
Hood................................................................ 382
How to start the hybrid system ............170
Identification number ...............................459
If the hybrid system will not start ........440
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................................................416
Ignition switch (power switch) ..............170
Overheating.................................................450
Power switch .................................................170
Tachometer ............................................. 81, 85
Engine compartment cover ....................385
Engine coolant Capacity ...........................................................461
Checking ....................................................... 387
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................309
Engine coolant temperature gauge 81, 85
Engine oil Capacity .........................................................460
Checking ...................................................... 385
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................309
Warning light ............................................... 425
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 387
Engine switch (power switch) ..................170 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................................................416 EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 302
Warning light ............................................... 427
EV drive mode................................................ 174
EV indicator ...................................................... 64
Event data recorder (E DR) ........................... 8
F
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ......... 230
First-aid kit storage belt ..............................351
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system .............394
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Brake ................................................................463
Hybrid transmission.................................. 462
Washer .......................................................... 389
Footwell light ...................................................341
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 323
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ......... 230
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 40
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 131
Cleaning ...........................................................371
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory .........................142
Head restraints..............................................147
Memory recall function............................ 145
Power easy access system .....................142
Refresh system ............................................. 136
Seat heaters .................................................. 337
Seat position memory ...............................142
Seat ventilators ............................................ 337
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 187
Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Turn signal lever .......................................... 182
Fuel Capacity ........................................................ 459

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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ...................................... 245
Energy monitor.............................................. 101
Gear Position ................................................. 93
G-force.............................................................. 93
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).................... 239
Menu icons ...................................................... 90
Meter control switches ................................ 91
Navigation system-linked display ........ 93
Pop-up display............................................... 90
Settings .............................................................. 94
Suggestion function..................................... 95
Tire pressure ................................................ 394
Units .................................................................... 93
Warning message..................................... 434
N
Navigation system-linked display.... 93, 96
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
“ODO TRIP” switch ............................. 83, 89
Odometer ................................................ 83, 88
Odometer and trip meter display Display items ......................................... 83, 88
“ODO TRIP” switch ...........................83, 89
Pop-up display......................................83, 89
Oil Engine oil .......................................................460
Front differential oil ................................... 463
Rear differential oil .................................... 463
Opener Fuel filler door................................................ 197
Hood................................................................ 382
Trunk ................................................................... 118
Outer foot lights Location............................................................ 341
Outside door handle lights........................341
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment......................................................152
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) .................258 Folding.............................................................. 153
Linked mirror functi
on when reversing
........................................................................... 152
Mirror position memory ...........................142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers324
RCTA function .............................................. 271
Outside temperature............................. 81, 85
Overheating .................................................. 450
P
Paddle shift switches .......................... 180, 181
Panic mode ....................................................... 110
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................. 265
Parking brake Operation ....................................................... 183
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer........................................................................... 184
Warning light .................................................431
Warning message ...................................... 184
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 187
Replacing light bulbs ..................................414
Parking Support Brake function (for rear-crossing vehicles) .......................... 290Function ......................................................... 290
Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians) ..................................... 278, 294Function .......................................................... 294
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)......................... 278
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ..............................................278, 284Function ..........................................................284
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ................................................ 212, 223
PCS OFF switch ..............................215, 225
Warning light .............................................. 430
Personal lights.................................................341
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 263
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)............. 278 Warning message .....................................282