Lexus ES300h 2016 (OM33B71U) Manual Online

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2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators .............................. 82
Gauges and meters ..................... 86
Multi-information display ........... 91
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ................. 96

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Warning lights and indicators
The units used on the speedometer and some
indicators may differ depending on the
target region or grade/type.
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster and center panel
inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 499)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 500)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 499)*1Slip indicator light
( P. 500)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 499)*1Brake system warning light
( P. 499)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 499)Low fuel level warning light
( P. 500)
*1SRS warning light
( P. 499)Seat belt reminder light
( P. 500)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 499)*1Master warning light
( P. 500)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 499)*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 5 0 1 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 500)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(
P. 5 0 1)

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(
 P. 1 76 )
(if equipped)
“LDA” (Lane Departure
Alert with steering control)
indicator ( P. 2 1 3 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 1 7 8 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 2 3 7 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 1 7 8 ) *1, 2Slip indicator light
( P. 2 7 3 )
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 1 7 9 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
( P. 2 74 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 1 8 1 ) *1, 3
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 2 0 4 )
Fog light indicator
(  P. 1 8 5 )
*4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
( P. 2 6 4 )
“READY” indicator
( P. 166)*1, 6
“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( P. 4 6 )
EV indicator ( P. 6 9 )
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 230, 234)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 1 7 7 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 222)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 1 7 7 )
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 2 3 4 )*7Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 9 1 )

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that asystem check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicl e inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the power switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to
ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the power switch is in 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 indica tors do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
*5: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37F (3C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
WA R N I N G
■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
protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer/Hybrid System Indicator
Tachometer:
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Hybrid System Indicator:
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level. (
P. 8 8 )
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 can be adjusted or a clock format can be set from (settings display) of
the multi-information display. ( P. 9 1 )
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P. 9 1 )
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( P. 5 0 5 )
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift posi tion or selected shift range (P. 1 7 3 )
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5
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Odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
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 indepen-
dently.
Maintenance required information:
• Displays the maintenance required information when the power switch is in ON mode.
• It can be reset from (settings displa y) of the multi-information display.
(  P. 9 1 )
Background color of drive mode
Background color changes according to the drive mode. ( P. 2 6 2 )
• Sport mode: Red
• Eco drive mode: Blue
When in Normal mode, the background color is Black.
Switches between odometer, trip meter
and maintenance required information
displays. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Changing the display
9
10
Instrument panel light control
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brig
htness levels when the tail ligh ts are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the instru ment panel brightness. At this time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel bright ness levels will be applied to both settings at once.
■Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrume nt panel lights is automatically adjusted based on the light
sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the instrument panel
brightness has been manually set to either th e brightest or darkest setting, the automatic
adjustment will not be performed.
■Hybrid System Indicator
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than the sport
mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within Ec o area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” re fers to the conversion of energy created
by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy. Po w e r a r e a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
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■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tachometer when driving mode is in sport mode.
The settings of the tachometer display can be changed on the multi-information display.
(  P. 9 1 )
■Engine speed
Engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve fuel efficiency and reduce
exhaust emissions 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 displayed, 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 change d suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
• When the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Pop-up display
In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip meter/ maintenance required information screen.
The pop-up display function can be set on/off. ( P. 5 5 7 )
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display.
(Customizable features P. 5 5 5 )
WA R N I N G
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information
display. At extremely low temperatures, th e 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 cau se the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and po ssibly an accident resulting in personal
death or injury.

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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); or “Engine Coolant Temp High”
is shown on the multi-information display.
In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it
has cooled completely. ( P. 5 2 7 )