2023 LEXUS RX display

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Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and
securely in the direction of the arrow
on the shift position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift leve r after each shift-
ing operation to allow it to return to its
regular position ( ).
Shifting to S is only possible when the
shift position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R,
from N, D, S or R to P, from D or S to R,
or from R to D, ensure that the brake
pedal is being depressed and the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
Meter display:
The current shift posi tion is illuminated.
Shift lever display:
The current shift posi tion is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shif t position has been
changed to the desired position by
checking the shift position indicator
provided on the instrument cluster.
P position switch
Fully stop the vehicle and set the park-
ing brake, and then press the P position
switch.
When the shift position is changed to P,
the switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.
Hybrid transmission (RX350h)
Shift position display and how to change the shift position
A
B
C

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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift position in D for normal driving.
You can choose gear range suitable for your driving situation by operating the paddle
shift switches.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, yo u can control accelerating force and engine
braking force.
■Driving mode
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To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shift switch. Changing
the shift range enables the level of engine brak ing force to be selected. The shift range can
then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D5, will
be displayed on the meter.
The initial shift range when the “-” paddle
shift switch is operated is automatically set
to D4.
To return to normal D position driving, hold
the “+” puddle shift switch for a period of
time or operate the “+” puddle shift switch
in the D5 range.
■Shift ranges and their functions
● You can choose from 5 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provid e greater engine braking force than a higher shift range,
and the engine revolutions will also increase.
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2
Selecting the driving mode
Selecting shift ranges in the D position

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To enter S mode, shift the shift position to S. Gears can be selected by operating the paddle
shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing. The shift range can then be
selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The selected shift range, from S1 to S6, will
be displayed on the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is automati-
cally set to S4.
■Shift ranges and their functions
● You can choose from 6 levels of accele rating force and engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide greater accelerating force and engine braking force than
a higher shift range, and the engi ne revolutions will also increase.
Selecting gears in the S position

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While the vehicle is stopped, pull and hold the parking brake switch until a buzzer sounds
and a message is shown on th e multi-information display.
When the automatic mode is turned on, the parking brake operates as follows.
● When the shift position is shifted from P, th e parking brake will be released, and the park-
ing brake indicator light will turn off.
● When the shift position is shifted to P, the parking brake will be set, and the parking brake
indicator light will turn on.
Operate the shift lever and P position switch with the vehicle stopped and the brake pedal
depressed.
The auto function may not operate if the shift lever is moved extremely quickly. In this situa-
tion, apply the parking brake manually.
While the vehicle is stopped and depressing the brake pedal, press and hold the parking
brake switch until a buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display.
Turning the automatic mode on
Turning the automatic mode off

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A variety of driving-related information can be displayed. Depending on the situation, warn-
ing or advice pop-up displa ys will also be displayed.
■Items displayed in the content display area
Vehicles without a head-up display
By selecting menu icons on th e multi-information display, the following items can be dis-
played.
 Vehicles with a head-up display
The following items can be displayed.
● Drive information 1
● Drive information 2
● Energy monitor/EV driving ratio
● Audio system-linked display
● Navigation system-linke d display (if equipped)
*
●RX500h: Boost gauge/engine oil temperature gauge/engine oil pressure gauge
● G-force
● RX500h: Gear Position
● Driving support system information display
*
●Blank (No items)
*: Displayed on the head-up display when the display mode is set to display the maximum.
Multi-information Display
Displayed contents summary
Driving information display
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Audio system-linked display
Driving support system information display
Warning message
If a problem is detected in any of the vehicle’s systems, a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display.

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Vehicles without a head-up display
/ : Select menu icons
/ : Change displayed content,
scroll up/down the screen and move
the cursor up/down
Return to the previous screen
Start/receive call
Linked with the hands-free system,
sending or receivin g call is displayed.
For details regard ing the hands-free
system, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Enter/Set
Displayed content
Components/Operations
A
B
C
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Vehicles with a head-up display
Center display
Steering switch
The function of each swit ch differs depending on th e conditions and settings.
When a switch is touched, th e function of each switch is displayed on the head-up dis-
play. If the head-up display is off, or when it is not possible to display content on the
head-up display, the functions will be di splayed on the multi-information display.
Also, preferred functions for each swit ch can be set on the center display.
Switch function change switch
Each time this switch is pressed, the functions will change.
Switch icon display
The icon of each switch will be displayed. The touched switch will be highlighted. ( )
Switch function guide display
The function guide for the touc hed switch will be displayed.
A
B
C
D
F
E
The head-up display may seem dark or hard to see when viewed through sunglasses,
especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove your sunglasses.

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The energy monitor and EV driving ratio can be displayed on the multi-information display.
The energy monitor screen can be displayed on the center display.
■Displaying Energy monitor screen on the center display
1
Select on the main menu.
2Select “Energy flow”.
■Energy monitor
The energy monitor can be used to check the vehicle drive status, hybrid system operation
status and energy regeneration status.
The arrows will appear in accordance with the energy flow. When there is no energy flow,
arrows will not be displayed.
The color of the arrows will change as follows.
● Blue: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is regenerated or charged.
● Orange: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is in use.
● Red: When the gasoline engine is in use.
The image shows all the arrows as an exampl e. The actual display will vary depending on
conditions.
 Multi-information display
Gasoline engine
Tires
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
This illustration is for explanation only
and may differ depending on the speci-
fications of the vehicle.
 Center display
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Rear electric motor (traction motor) (if
equipped)
Rear tires
Front tires
Energy monitor/EV driving ratio (If equipped)
A
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
F