display LEXUS RX 2023 User Guide
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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
D
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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
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■EV driving ratio since starting (If equipped)
Displays the percentage of EV driving since starting.
It is reset each time the hybrid system stops.
Fuel consumption information can be displayed on the center display.
■Displaying fuel consumption/history screen on the center display
1
Select on the main menu.
2Select “Trip information”.
3Select “Current” or “History”.
■Current fuel consumption screen
Resetting the history data
Fuel consumption in the past 15 min-
utes
Current fuel consumption
Average vehicle speed since the hybrid
system was started.
Trip range
Elapsed time since the hybrid system
was started.
Use the displayed average fuel con-
sumption as a refe rence. The image is
an example only, and may vary slightly
from actual conditions.
■History fuel consumption screen
Latest fuel consumption
Best recorded fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consumption
data
Use the displayed average fuel con-
sumption as a refe rence. The image is
an example only, and may vary slightly
from actual conditions.
Current fuel consumption/history screen
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
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1Select on the center display.
2Select “Drive mode”.
3Select driving mode.
1Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel
economy through moderate throttle
characteristics and by controlling the
operation of the ai r conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling).
When the Eco drive mode is selected,
Eco drive mode indicator comes on.
3Sport mode
Vehicles without Adaptive Variable
Suspension System: Controls the
hybrid system to provide quick, power-
ful acceleration. This mode also
changes the steering feel, making it
suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when driv-
ing on roads with many curves.
Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Sus-
pension System: Help s to ensure steer-
ing performance and driving stability
by simultaneously controlling the
steering and suspension in addition to
the hybrid system. Suitable for sportier
driving.
When the Sport mode is selected,
“Sport” indicator will comes on.
Driving Mode Select Switch
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
Selecting a drive mode
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Driving Comfort
The map can be moved and a touched point can be set as the center of the map screen.
■Flick/drag operation
The map screen can be moved by touching,
dragging or flicking it.
Touch [Recenter] to return to the center of
the map to the current position.
■Touch and hold operation
If a desired point on the map screen is touched and held, the full route map screen to the
selected point will be displayed.
1Touch and hold the desired point.
2Full route map screen will be displayed
for the selected point.
Basic Operation of Multimedia System
Map scrolling operation
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■Searching for a destination by category
A destination can be searched for from a list of categories.
1Touch [ ] or [ ] on the map screen.
2Touch [Destinations].
3Touch the desired search method.
[Home]: Touch to set the registered
home as the destination. A point must
be registered as home before using
this function.
*
[Work]: Touch to set the registered
workplace as the destination. A point
must be registered as a workplace
before using this function.
*
[Favorites]: Touch to set a registered favorite as the destination. A point must be regis-
tered as a favorite before using this function.
[Recents]: Touch to set a destination from the destination history as the destination.
[Sent to car]: Send to car enables customer to send a destination or POI to the vehicle
from Lexus app.
[Parking]: Touch to search for a nearby parking lot to set as a destination.
[Fuel/Charging]: Touch to search for a fuel station/charging facility to set as a destina-
tion.
[Food]: Touch to search for a rest aurant to set as a destination.
[Hospitals]: Touch to search for a hospital to set as a destination.
When setting a business as a destination, if your estimated time of arrival is outside of
business hours or near closing time, a notifica tion asking to confirm the destination will
be displayed.
*: Home and Work must be added via Lexus app.