471-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
■When installing a child restraint
system to the front passenger seat
For the safety of a child, install child
restraint systems to a rear seats. When
installing child restraint system to the
front passenger seat is unavoidable,
adjust the passenger seat as follows
and install the child restraint system.
Raise the seatback as much as pos-
sible.
Move the seat to the rearmost posi-
tion.
Raise the seat to the upper most
position.
Adjust the front of the seat cushion
to the lowest position.
If the head restraint interferes with
the child restraint system installa-
tion and the head restraint can be
removed, remove the head restraint.
Otherwise, put the head restraint in
the upper most position.
When using a child restraint sys-
temWARNING
■When installing a child restraint sys-
tem
Observe the following when installing
child restraint system to the front passen-
ger seat if it is unavoidable. The front pas-
senger SRS air bag inflates with
considerable speed and force that if not
observed may lead to death or serious
injury to the child.
●Never install a rear-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator light is illuminated. In the event of
an accident, the force of the rapid infla-
tion of the front passenger airbag can
cause death or serious injury to the
child if the rear-facing child restraint
system is installed on the front passen-
ger seat.
●A forward-facing child restraint system
may be installed on the front passen-
ger seat only when it is unavoidable. A
child restraint system that requires a
top tether strap should not be used in
the front passenger seat since there is
no top tether strap anchor for the front
passenger seat.
●A forward-facing child restraint system
may be installed on the front passen-
ger seat only when it is unavoidable.
When installing a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as pos-
sible, and raise the seat to the upper
most position, even if the “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator light is illuminated. If
the head restraint interferes with the
child restraint system installation and
the head restraint can be removed,
remove the head restraint.
661-4. Hybrid system
*: AWD models only
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the
hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to
make the low fuel level warning light
( P.390) go off. If th ere is only a small
amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not
be able to start. (The standard amount of
fuel is about 1.8 gal. [7.0 L, 1.5 Imp.gal.],
when the vehicle is on a level surface. This
value may vary when the vehicle is on a
slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is
inclined.)
■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on hybrid
vehicles incorporate electromagnetic
shielding, and ther efore emit approxi-
mately the same amount of electromag-
netic waves as conventional gasoline
powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances.
●Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-
ence in some third party-produced radio
parts.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a
limited service life. The lifespan of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) can
change in accordance with driving style and
driving conditions.
WARNING
■High voltage precautions
This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC
systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC
and AC high voltage is very dangerous
and can cause severe burns and electric
shock that may result in death or serious
injury.
●Never touch, disassemble, remove or
replace the high voltage parts, cables
or their connectors.
●The hybrid system will become hot
after starting as the system uses high
voltage. Be careful of both the high
voltage and the high temperature, and
always obey the warning labels
attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service plug
access hole located underneath the
rear seats. The service plug is used
only when the vehicle is serviced and is
subject to high voltage.
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, shift the
shift lever to P, apply the parking brake,
and turn the hybrid system off.
●Do not touch the high voltage parts,
cables and connectors.
●If electric wires are exposed inside or
outside your vehicle, an electric shock
may occur. Never touch exposed elec-
tric wires.
●If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the
fluid as it may be st rong alkaline elec-
trolyte from the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off
immediately with a large amount of
water or, if possible, boric acid solu-
tion. Seek immediate medical atten-
tion.
681-4. Hybrid system
battery) may overheat, leading to a
reduction in hybrid battery (traction
battery) output.
When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks the
high voltage current and stops the fuel
pump to minimize the risk of electrocu-
tion and fuel leakage. If the emergency
shut off system activates, your vehicle
will not restart. To restart the hybrid
system, contact your Lexus dealer.
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in the
hybrid system or an improper opera-
tion is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
■If a warning light comes on, a warning
message is displayed, or the 12-volt bat-
tery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In this
case, try to start the system again. If the
“READY” indicator does not come on, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent
●Make sure not to block the air intake
vent with anything, such as a seat
cover, luggage or carpet. The hybrid
battery (traction battery) may over-
heat, leading to poor fuel economy.
●Clean the air intake vent regularly to
prevent the hybrid battery (traction
battery) from overheating.
●Do not get water or foreign materials
in the air intake vent as this may cause
a short circuit and damage the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
●A filter is installed to the air intake vent.
When the filter remains noticeably
dirty even after cleaning the air intake
vent, filter cleaning or replacement is
recommended. When cleaning or
replacing the filter, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Refer to P.365 for details on how to
clean the filter.
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators . 74
Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models) ........................ 78
Gauges and meters (F SPORT models) .......................................... 82
Multi-information display.......... 87
Head-up display ........................... 93
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............................................ 97
742-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The location of warning lights and indicat ors may differ depending on the main
meter position.
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
752-1. Instrument cluster
2
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.386)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.386)
Charging system warning
light
*2 ( P.386)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 ( P.386)
(U.S.A.) Malfunction indicator lamp
*1
( P.387)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
*1
( P.387)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 ( P.387)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
( P.387)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
( P.387)
SRS warning light
*1 ( P.388)
(U.S.A.) ABS warning light
*1 (
P.388)
(Canada) ABS warning light
*1 (
P.388)
(red)
Electric power st eering system
warning light
*1 ( P.388)
(yellow)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.388)
Slip indicator
*1 ( P.388)
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.389)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.389)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1
( P.389)
(Flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator (if equipped) ( P.389)
(Flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator (if
equipped) ( P.389)
PKSB OFF indicator
*1 (if
equipped) ( P.390)
Low fuel level warning light
( P.390)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt re minder light
( P.390)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights
*2 ( P.391)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light/PKSB warning
light
*2 ( P.391)
(orange)
LTA indicator*2 ( P.391)
(Flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 ( P.392)
762-1. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They
will go 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 go off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display.
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Hybrid system overheat warn-
ing light
*2( P.392)
(orange)
Low traction battery charge
warning light
*2 ( P.392)
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.171)
(U.S.A.) Headlight indicator (
P.177)
(Canada) Tail light indicator (
P.177)
Headlight high beam indicator
( P.178)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor
*1 ( P.180)
Front fog light indicator (if
equipped) ( P.183)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 ( P.198)
Cruise control indicator
*3
( P.216)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator
*3 ( P.216)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor
*3 ( P.216)
(white)
LTA indicator*3 ( P.210)
(green)
LTA indicator*3 ( P.210)
(orange)
LTA indicator*3, 4 ( P.210)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
*1, 5 (if equipped)
( P.226)
BSM indicator (if equipped)
( P.226)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*2 (if equipped) ( P.233)
RCTA OFF indicator
*2 (if
equipped) ( P.239)
PKSB OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.244)
Slip indicator
*1, 4 ( P.257)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
( P.257)
Smart access system with push-
button start indicator
*3
( P.162)
802-1. Instrument cluster
( P.435)
■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.
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 of the tachom-
eter enter the red zone, which indi-
cates 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.410)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
playChanging the instrument panel
light brightness