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The indicators inform the driver of the 
operating state of the vehicle’s various 
systems.Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
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 engine, 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 vehicle inspected by your 
Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P.134)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.137)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.137)
Headlight high beam indicator 
(  P.138)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor
*1 (  P.139)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 (  P.158)
Cruise control indicator 
(  P.175)
Dynamic radar cruise control 
indicator ( P.170)
Cruise control “SET” indicator 
(  P.170)
(white)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) 
indicator ( P.165)
(green)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) 
indicator ( P.165)
(orange)
(flashes)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) 
indicator ( P.165)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out-
side rear view mirror indica-
tors
*3, 4 (if equipped) ( P.184)
Intuitive parking assist indicator 
(if equipped) ( P.178)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.195)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2 
(  P.195)
Security indicator
*5 (  P.56, 
57)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*6 (  P.64)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
*1 
(  P.72)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator*1, 5 ( P.36)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator*1, 5 ( P.36)
Eco drive mode indicator 
(  P.192)
“SPORT” indicator ( P.192)
Snow mode indicator ( P.131) 
     
        
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F SPORT models
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON 
mode to indicate that a system check is 
being performed. They will turn off after 
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may 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: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: In order to confirm operation, the BSM 
outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to 
IGNITION ON mode while the 
BSM main switch is turned on.
• When the BSM main switch is  turned on while the engine switch is 
in IGNITION ON mode.
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.
*4: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*5: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*6: When the outside temperature is  approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this 
indicator will flash for approximately 10 
seconds, then stay on.
Eco drive mode indicator 
(
 P.192)
“SPORT S” indicator ( P.192)
“SPORT S+” indicator 
(  P.192)
“CUSTOM” indicator ( P.192)
Snow mode indicator ( P.131) 
     
        
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■Locations of gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low 
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or 
lower.
Background color of drive mode
Background color changes according to the drive mode. ( P.192)
•Sport mode: Red
•Eco mode: Blue
Clock
Time displayed is linked  to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.222)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.69)
Displays warning messages in  case of a malfunction (P.292)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( P.129, 131)
Gauges and meters
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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Odometer and trip meter display (P.68)
■Locations of gauges and meters (F SPORT models)
When the main meter is moved to the right, some of the meter displays and the 
gauge layout will change.
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Main meter in center position
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
When sport mode is se lected for the driving mode, the  periphery of the tachometer will 
change color and the scale of the tachometer will be emphasized.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low 
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or 
lower.
Clock
Time displayed is linked  to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.222)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.69)
Displays warning messages in  case of a malfunction (P.292)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( P.129, 131)
J
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H 
     
        
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Odometer and trip meter display (P.68)
Main meter moved to the right
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
When sport mode is se lected for the driving mode, the  periphery of the tachometer will 
change color and the scale of the tachometer will be emphasized.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Low 
outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or 
lower.
Clock
Time displayed is linked  to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.222)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.69)
Displays warning messages in  case of a malfunction (P.292)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( P.129, 131)
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.68)
■Speed indicator (F SPORT mod-
els)
When the vehicle reaches a set speed,  indicators will be displayed on both 
sides of the displayed speed unit.
I
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I 
     
        
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The indicators will be displayed in 
yellow (corresponding to a speed 
set by a user) or red (fixed at 100 
mph[160 km/h])
*.
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Vehicle status information and indicators
The indicators will be displayed in 
yellow (corresponding to a speed 
set by a user) or red (fixed at 100 
mph[160 km/h])
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The indicators will be displayed in 
yellow (corresponding to a speed 
set by a user) or red (fixed at 100 
mph[160 km/h])
*.
 The desired vehicle speed at which 
the speed indicator will begin to be 
displayed can be set in   of the 
multi-information display. ( P.74)
 The default setting of the indicator is 
off. This setting can be changed in 
 of the multi-information display. 
(  P.74)
*: Always observe the legal speed limit 
when driving on public roads.
■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 displayed can be 
set on   of the multi- information display.  (
 P.74)
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or exceeds 
5000 rpm, an afterimage of the 
tachometer will be displayed at the 
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 0.5 seconds.
Moves between center and right-side 
positions.
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 
mode.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct 
Changing the main meter loca-
tion (F SPORT models) 
     
        
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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])
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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, su ch as when a switch 
operation is performed, a pop-up display 
will be temporarily displayed on the 
multi-information display or the odome-
ter/trip meter screen (F SPORT models).
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. 
(  P.74)
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on 
the multi-information display. ( P.341)
■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.
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.311)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
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■Pop-up display
In some situations the following will be 
temporarily displayed:
 Distance until next engine oil 
change
Distance until the next  engine oil change 
will displayed when a warning message 
indicating that oil ma intenance should be 
performed soon or is required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel 
lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels 
when the tail lights are on and off can be 
adjusted individually. However, when the 
surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), 
turning on the tail lights will not change the 
instrument panel brightness.
At this time, any adjustments made to the 
instrument panel brig htness levels will be 
applied to both settings at once.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models (main meter in 
center position)
F SPORT models (main meter 
moved to the right)
Changing the instrument panel 
light brightness
A
B
Multi-information display
The multi-information display pres-
ents the driver with a variety of 
vehicle data.
Displays and menu icons