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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light 
( P. 660)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator 
( P. 661)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light 
( P. 660)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator 
( P. 661)
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 660)*1, 2
Brake hold operated 
indicator ( P. 661)
*1
(if equipped)
Charging system warning 
light ( P. 660)
*1Electric power steering 
system warning light
( P. 661)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 660)*1Electric power steering 
system warning light
( P. 661)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 660) LKA indicator (
P. 661)
*1SRS warning light 
( P. 660)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 661)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
( P. 661)*1, 3PCS warning light
( P. 662)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
( P. 661)*1, 2
(if equipped)
ICS OFF indicator 
( P. 662) 
         
        
        
     
        
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performe d. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There ma y be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: This light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
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The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems. 
Low fuel level warning light
(  P. 662)*4,6Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder light 
( P. 662)
Driver’s and front 
passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light ( P. 662)
*1Tire pressure warning light 
( P. 662)
*4, 5Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder light 
( P. 662)*1Master warning light 
( P. 663)
Indicators
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 252) Fog light indicator 
(
 P. 266)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator 
( P. 258) Cruise control indicator
(
 P. 306)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 258) Radar cruise control 
indicator (
P. 306)
Headlight high beam 
indicator ( P. 259) Cruise control “SET” 
indicator (
P. 306)
*1Automatic High Beam 
indicator ( P. 262) LKA indicator (
P. 297)  
         
        
        
     
        
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RX450h_RX450hL_ULKA indicator (
P. 297)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator 
( P. 253, 254)
*4
LKA indicator ( P. 297)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 253)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist 
indicator ( P. 332)*1Brake hold standby 
indicator ( P. 256)
*1, 5
(if equipped)
ICS OFF indicator 
( P. 345)*1Brake hold operated 
indicator ( P. 256)
(if equipped)
“BSM” indicator ( P. 319) EV indicator ( P. 76)
(if equipped)
“RCTA” indicator 
( P. 319)*6
Security indicator 
( P. 83, 86)
*2, 3
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view 
mirror indicators 
( P. 319) “READY” indicator 
(
 P. 239)
*1, 4
Slip indicator ( P. 384)*7
Low outside temperature 
indicator ( P. 96)
*1, 5VSC OFF indicator 
( P. 385)*1, 6
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 47) 
*1, 5PCS warning light
( P. 290)*1, 6
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 47)  
         
        
        
     
        
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●Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
*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 seconds. There ma y be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. 
*2: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the BSM function is enabled on    of the multi-information display, the
power switch is turned to ON mode.
• When the power switch is in ON mode, the BSM function is enabled on   of the multi-information display.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds. 
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system. 
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. Eco drive mode indicator 
(
 P. 379) “SPORT” indicator 
(
 P. 379)
EV drive mode indicator 
(  P. 244)
Eco drive mode indicator 
( P. 379) “SPORT S” indicator 
(
 P. 379)
“SPORT S+” indicator 
(  P. 379) “CUSTOMIZE” indicator 
(
 P. 379)
EV drive mode indicator 
(  P. 244) 
         
        
        
     
        
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*3: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*4: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 F (3 C) or lower, this indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
WARNING
■If a safety system warnin g light does not come on 
Should a safety system light  such as the ABS and SRS warning lights not come on when
you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not available to help
protect you in an accident, which could result  in death or serious injury. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs. 
         
        
        
     
        
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■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine speed reaches a
set speed, a ring-shaped indicator
will be displayed on the tachometer.
The desired engine speed at which
the Rev indicator will begin to be dis-
played can be set on   of the multi-
information display. ( P. 108)
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 4000 rpm, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.
The brightness of the instrument  panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
• The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted individu-
ally for day mode and night mode
*.
• If the brightness is adjusted when the surroundings are bright and the tail
lights are on (day mode brightness
adjustment), the brightness level of
night mode will be  adjusted at the
same time.
*: Day mode and night mode:  P. 100
Instrument panel light control
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■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tachometer when driving mode is in sport mode.
The settings of the tachometer display can  be changed on   of the multi-information
display. ( P. 108)
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisel y controlled in order to help improve fuel
efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle
operation and driving conditions are the same.
■Brightness of the meters (d ay mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and night mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but the surrounding
area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, 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 sy stem may be malfunctioning. 
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Clock settings screen (vehicles with a navigation system only)
If the clock adjustment screen  is displayed continuously when attempting to change the
clock settings, the system  may be malfunctioning. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 108)
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, immediately stop  the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 702) 
         
        
        
     
        
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Displays suggestions to the driver in the  following situations. To select a response
to a displayed suggestion, use the meter control switches.
The suggestion function can be turned on/off. (Customizable features:  P. 737)
■Suggestion to enable the power back door
If the power back door system is disabled (setting on   set to off) and the
power back door switch on the instru ment panel is operated, a suggestion
message will be displayed asking if yo u wish to enable the power back door
system. To enable the power back door system, select “Yes”. 
After enabling the power back door syst em, press the power back door switch
again to open or close the power back door.
■Suggestion to turn off the headlights
If the headlights are left on for a certai n amount of time after the power switch
has been turned off, a su ggestion message will be displayed asking if you wish
to turn the headlights off. To turn  the headlights off, select “Yes”.
If a front door is opened after the power switch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.
■Background color of the indicator/shift posi tion display area (except F SPORT models)
The background color of the indicator/shift position display area is changed according to
the driving mode as follows ( P. 379):
●Eco drive mode: Blue
●Sport mode: Red
■G-force display (if equipped)
●The G-force values may not be zero even when the vehicle is parked, such as when it is
parked on an incline.
●Depending on the vehicle usage conditions, the brake fluid pressure display may not
reach its maximum reading even though the brake pedal is fully depressed.
●If a 12-volt battery terminal is disconnect ed and reconnected, the steering amount dis-
play may be disabled temporarily. After driv ing the vehicle for a while, the display will
be enabled.
■Suspension of the settings display
●Some settings cannot be changed while driv ing. When changing settings, park the
vehicle in a safe place.
●If a warning message is displa yed, operation of the settings display will be suspended.
Suggestion function