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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-
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.367)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.367)
Charging system warning
light
*2 ( P.367)
Output control warning light
*2
( P.367, 377)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 ( P.368)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 ( P.368)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.368)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
( P.368)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
( P.368)
SRS warning light
*1 ( P.369)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.369)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.369)
(Yellow)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.369)
(Red)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.369)
PCS warning light
*1 ( P.369)
(Orange)
LDA indicator*2 ( P.370)
(if equipped)
PKSB OFF indicator*1, 3
( P.370)
Slip indicator light
*1 ( P.370)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1, 3 ( P.370)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*3
( P.371)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*3
( P.371)
Low fuel level warning light
( P.371)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
( P.371)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light
*4 ( P.372)
Master warning light
*1
( P.372)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
( P.372)
Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warning
light
*2 ( P.373)
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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
(Green)
LDA indicator*2 ( P.212)
(Orange)
LDA indicator*2, 3 ( P.212)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor ( P.227)
(if equipped)
PKSB OFF indicator*1, 4
( P.233)
Slip indicator light
*1, 3
( P.250)
VSC off indicator
*1, 4
( P.251)
PCS warning light
*1, 4
( P.204)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.177)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.177)
Brake hold standby indicator
*1
( P.179)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1 ( P.179)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*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
*8 ( P.41)
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■Operating condition
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Hybrid System Indicator
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered
via the regenerative brake.
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed
when the driving mode is in other than
the Sport mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
be achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* sta- tus. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration”
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the
tachometer when drivin g mode is in Sport
mode. The settings of the tachometer dis-
play can be changed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
■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.
■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.
■Pop-up display
In some situations, a pop-up display will be
temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip meter/
maintenance required information screen.
The pop-up display function can be set on/
off. ( P.87)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light sp ots may appear on the
display. This phenomen on is characteristic
of liquid crystal disp lays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
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warning.
Sway sensitivity
Select to set the vehicle sway warning sen-
sitivity.
■ PCS (Pre-Collision System)
( P.202)
Select to set up the following items.
PCS on/off
Select to enable/dis able the pre-collision
system.
PCS sensitivity
Select to change the warning timing.
■PKSA (Parking Support Alert) (if
equipped) ( P.226)
Select to set up the following items.
Intuitive parking assist sensor
Select to enable/disab le the intuitive park-
ing assist sensor.
Volume
Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the parking support
alert is operated.
■ PKSB (Parking Support
Brake System) (if equipped)
( P.232)
PKSB on/off
Select to enable/dis able the parking sup-
port brake function (for static objects).
■Clock
Select to switch between 12-hour dis-
play and 24-hour display.
■Vehicle Settings
PBD (Power Back Door)
( P.108)
*1
Select to set up the following items.
•System settings
Select to enable/disable the power back
door system.
•Volume
Select to set the volume of the buzzer
which sounds when the power back door
system.
• Kick Sensor
*2
Select to enable/dis able the kick sensor.
*1: Vehicles with power back door
*2:Vehicles with hands free power back
door
TPMS (Tire Pressure Warning Sys-
tem) ( P.339)
Select to initialize the tire pressure warning
system.
Scheduled Maintenance ( P.319)
Select to initialize the scheduled mainte-
nance.
Oil maintenance ( P.330)
Select to reset the engine oil maintenance
information (message indicating mainte-
nance is required and distance until the
next oil change) after engine oil mainte-
nance is performed.
■Meter settings
Language
Select to change the language on the dis-
play.
Units
Select to change the unit of measure for
fuel consumption.
EV Indicator ( P.62)
Select to set the EV indicator on/off.
Switch settings ( P.84)
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*:If equipped
Head-up display
Display brightness will change automati-
cally according to the brightness of the sur-
rounding area.
Display position adjustment switch
Display brightness adjustment
switch
Display brightness can be adjusted to the
desired level.
“HUD” button
“DISP” button
Vehicle speed
Hybrid System Indicator ( P.91)
Tachometer
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or
selected shift range ( P.173)
Audio display
Displays audio information for approxi-
mately 3 seconds when the audio system is
operated
Route guidance display (vehicles
with navigation system) ( P.92)
When approaching an intersection while
the navigation system is giving route guid-
ance, an arrow will automatically be dis-
played to indicate the direction of travel.
Lane departure warning display
(LDA [Lane Departure Alert with
steering control]) ( P.209)
Approach warning display
(Dynamic radar cruise control with
full speed range) ( P.222)
Pre-collision warning message (Pre-
Collision System) ( P.202)
Speed limit display (vehicles with
navigation system) ( P.92)
Parking Support Brake (for static
objects) ( P.232)
■“HUD” button
Pressing the button turns the head-up
display on/off and changes the vehicle
speed display units as follows:
Head-up display*
The head-up display can be used to
project vehicle speed and other
information onto the windshield.
System components
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D
E
Head-up display contents
Switching the head-up display
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When the vehicle approaches an inter-
section, the direction the vehicle
should go is guided by the arrow.
When the vehicle ap proaches an inter-
section, the route guidance will start
and the distance
* to the intersection
will also be displayed.
*: The distance indica tion will disappear
when the vehicle passes through the
intersection.
Displays the speed limit for the current
road.
Select to display/non-display the fol- lowing items:
• Route guidance to destination
• Driving assist system information
• Audio system operation status
•Lane display
When customizing vehicle features,
ensure that the vehicle is parked in a
safe place with the shift lever in P and
the parking brake set.
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Until the screen changes, continue
pressing the “DISP” button, and it
will repeat until the item desired to
be changed is displayed.
Customization can be performed when
the head-up display is on.
2Press the “DISP” button to switch
between on and off.
On and off will be switched between each
time the button is pressed.
If the button is left alone without being
operated for a short time, setting will be
finished automatically.
■When the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected
The customize settings of the head-up dis-
play will be reset.
Route guidance display (vehicles
with navigation system)
Speed limit display (vehicles with
navigation system)
Display customization
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Before driving
●When the wireless re mote control is
used*
●When the power switch is in ON mode,
in addition to the above for the opening
operations, the back door operates for
any of the following conditions:
• Parking brake is engaged
• The brake pedal is depressed
• The shift lever is in P
*: When configured with the customization
function so that it can be operated after
being unlocked, operate the back door
after it has been unlocked.
■Kick sensor (vehicles with hands free
power back door)
The power back door will open/close auto-
matically when the kick sensor operation is
enabled ( P.112) and the following condi-
tions are met:
●The power back door is fully closed/
opened.
●The electronic key is within the opera-
tional range. ( P.120)
●A foot is put near the lower center part of
the rear bumper and moved away from
the rear bumper.
The power back door may also be operated
by putting a hand, an elbow, a knee, etc.
near the lower center part of the rear
bumper and moving it away from the rear
b ump er. Ma ke sure to p ut it c lose e n ough t o
the center part of the rear bumper.
■Back door closer
In the event that the back door is left slightly
open, the back door closer will automati-
cally close it to the fully closed position.
Whatever the state of the power switch, the
back door closer operates.
■Operation of the power back door
●A buzzer sounds and the emergency
flashers flash twice to indicate that the
back door is opening/closing.
●When the power back door operations
are OFF, the power back door does not
operate but it can be opened and closed
by hand.
●When the power back door automati-
cally opens, if an abnormality due to peo-
ple or objects is de tected, operation will
stop.
■Close & lock function
When the power back door is open, this
function closes the power back door and
then locks all of the doors simultaneously.
When the following procedures are per-
formed and there are no electronic keys for
the vehicle within the vehicle, all of the
doors will lock when th e power back door is
completely closed.
1 Close all of the doors except the power
back door.
2 While carrying an electronic key, press
the switch on the lower part of
the power back door ( P.109).
A different buzzer than the normal one will
sound and then the power back door will
begin closing automatically. When the
power back door is closed, all of the doors
will lock simultaneously and operation sig-
nals will indicate that all of the doors have
been locked.
■Situations in which the close & lock
function may not operate properly
(vehicles with hands free power back
door)
In the following situations, the close & lock
function may not operate properly:
●If the switch on the lower part of
the power back door ( P.109) is
pressed by a hand which is holding an
electronic key
●If the switch on the lower part of
the power back door ( P.109) is
pressed when the electronic key is in a
bag, etc. that is placed on the ground
●If the switch on the lower part of
the power back door ( P.109) is
pressed with the electronic key not near
the vehicle.
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Luggage room switch
2 Check that the plate for the seat
belt is on the front side of the seat.
When using the seat be lt for the rear cen-
ter seat ( P.29)
■Operating conditions for folding down
the seatback (power seat)
When the following conditions are met,
switch operations are possible.
●When operating the rear seat switch: The
seatback position is within the range
in the illustration from the most upright
position.
●When operating the instrument panel
switch or luggage compartment switch:
The seatback position is within the range in the illustration.
●When operating the rear seat switch:
When the rear door for the seat to be
operated is open.
●When operating the luggage compart-
ment switch: When the back door is
open.
●When the other operation switches for
the seat being operated are not pressed.
When the power switch is in ON mode, in
addition to the above, the power seat oper-
ates for any of the following conditions:
• Parking brake is engaged
• The brake pedal is depressed
• The shift lever is in P
■Operating conditions for returning the
seatback (power seat)
When the following conditions are met,
switch operations are possible.
●When operating the rear seat switch: The
seatback position is within the range
in the illustration fr om the most upright
position.
●When operating the rear seat switch:
When the rear door for the seat to be
operated is open.
●When operating the luggage compart-
ment switch: When the back door is
open.
●When the other operation switches for
the seat being operated are not pressed.
When the power switch is in ON mode, in
addition to the above, the power seat oper-
ates for any of the following conditions:
• Parking brake is engaged
• The brake pedal is depressed
• The shift lever is in P
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