2022 LEXUS RX450h sport mode

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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
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

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. 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 a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: Except F SPORT models: This light illu-minates on the multi-information dis-
play.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates
on the meter.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.416)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1
( P.417)
Master warning light
*1 ( P.417)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning 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 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.192)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator (P.198)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.198)
Headlight high beam indicator
( P.199)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor
*1 (  P.201)
Fog light indicator (if equipped)
( P.204)
PCS warning light
*1, 2
( P.220)
Cruise control indicator
( P.243)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.236)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
( P.236)
(white)
LTA indicator ( P.229)
(green)
LTA indicator (P.229)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA indicator ( P.229)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
*3, 4 (if equipped)
( P.246, 259)
BSM indicator (if equipped)
( P.246)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
*1: These lights turn on when the power
switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. 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 a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This 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 BSM function is enabled
on of the multi-information dis-
play, 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 dis-
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1, 2 (if equipped)
( P.253)
RCTA OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.259)
PKSB OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.266)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*1 (P.279)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
( P.280)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
*5
( P.182)
“READY” indicator (P.182)
EV drive mode indicator
( P.187)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P.193)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P.193)
Brake hold standby indicator
*1
( P.196)
Brake hold operated indicator
*1
( P.196)
EV indicator (P.67)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*6 ( P.83)
Security indicator
*7 ( P.73,
74)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 7 (  P.40)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 7 ( P.40)
Eco drive mode indicator
(P.276)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.276)
Customize mode indicator
( P.276)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P.276)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.276)
Sport S mode indicator
( P.276)
Sport S+ mode indicator
( P.276)

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2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Locations of gauges and meters
Except F SPORT models
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (P.85)
This display changes to a tachometer depending on the drive mode, and can be set to show
the tachometer in any drive mode on the settings display. (P.92, 276)
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.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.88)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.420)
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.338)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Gauges and meters
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

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Shift position display (P.189)
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.87)
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
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.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.88)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.420)
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level ( P.85)
This display changes to a tachometer depending on the drive mode, and can be set to show
the tachometer in any drive mode on the settings display. (P.92, 276)
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position display ( P.189)
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.87)
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (P.338)
H
I
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I

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2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■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.88)
■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 approxi-
mately 1 second.
■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Hybrid System Indicator
Except F SPORT models
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline en gine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
F SPORT models
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline en gine power is not
A
B
C
D
A
B

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being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (durin g full power driving
etc.)
●Depending on the selected driving mode,
the Hybrid System Indicator or tachome-
ter will be displayed. The Hybrid System
Indicator or tachometer can be set to
always be displa yed on of the
multi-information display. ( P.92)
●The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed
in the following situations:
• When the tachometer setting is set to
change according to the driving mode
and a driving mode other than sport
mode is selected
• When the tachometer setting is set to always display the Hybrid System Indica-
tor
●By keeping the indicat or needle (except
F SPORT models) or bar display (F
SPORT models) within the 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 driving mode is in sport
mode.
The settings of the ta chometer display can
be changed on the multi-information dis-
play.
■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.
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light sp ots may appear on the
display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal disp lays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized
on of the multi-in formation display.
( P.92)
C
D
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.

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1Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meters (day 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 sur-
rounding area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark
■Display
Except F SPORT models
By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety of
driving-related information can be dis-
played. The multi-information display
can also be used to change display set-
tings and other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
F SPORT models
By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety of
driving-related information can be dis-
played. The multi-information display
can also be used to change display set-
tings and other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
Multi-information display
Display and menu icons