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612-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.348)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.348)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1 
(  P.348)
High coolant temperature 
warning light
*2 (  P.348)
Charging system warning 
light
*2 (  P.349)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.349)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1 
(  P.349)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1 
(  P.349)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.349)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.350)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.350)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control 
warning light
*2 (  P.350)
(red)
Electric power st eering system 
warning light
*1 (  P.350)
(yellow)
Electric power steering system 
warning light
*1 ( P.350)
Low fuel level warning light 
(  P.351)
Driver’s and front passenger’s 
seat belt re minder light 
(  P.351)
Rear passengers’ seat belt 
reminder lights ( P.351)
Tire pressure warning light
*1 
(  P.352)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.352)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1 (if equipped) (P.352)
(flashes)
RCTA OFF indicator*1 (if 
equipped) ( P.353)
(flashes)
RCD OFF indicator (if 
equipped) (P.353)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if 
equipped) ( P.353)
(flashes or 
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.354)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.354)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator 
(  P.354)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator 
(  P.354) 
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642-1. Instrument cluster
■Locations of gauges and meters
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.71)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( P.358)
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 wh en the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) 
or lower
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.
Speedometer
Clock
Time displayed is linked  to the analog clock on the center panel. (P.269)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F
G 
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652-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Shift position and shift range (P.141)
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.65)
■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
 P.72
■Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized 
on   of the multi-information display. 
(  P.76)
■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.
H
I
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 in formation 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.377)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play 
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672-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Locations of gauges and meters
When the main meter is moved to the righ t, some of the meter displays and the 
gauge layout will change. ( P.71)
Main meter in center position
The units of measure may differ depending on  the intended destination of the vehicle.
Odometer and trip meter display (P.70)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
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 wh en the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) 
or lower
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.
• Rev indicator ( P.69)
•Rev peak ( P.69)
Speedometer
Shift position/shift range/gear position ( P.141)
Gauges and meters (F SPORT models)
Meter display
A
B
C
D
E
F 
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692-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.71)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( P.358)
■Rev indicator
When the engine speed reaches a set 
speed or the red zone, a ring-shaped 
indicator ( ) will be displayed on the 
tachometer.
The indicators will be displayed in amber 
when the engine speed reaches a set 
speed, and in red when the engine speed 
reaches the red zone.
The engine speed at which the rev indica-
tor will begin to be displayed can be set on 
 of the multi-information display. 
(  P.76)
■Rev peak
When the engine speed reaches or 
exceeds 5000 rpm, an afterimage of 
the tachometer will be displayed at the 
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.
■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
 P.72
■Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized 
on   of the multi-information display. 
(  P.76)
G
H
I
A 
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702-1. Instrument cluster
■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.
■Pop-up display
The distance until the next engine oil 
change will displayed when a warning 
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is 
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel 
lights can be adjusted.
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 in formation 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.377)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play
Changing the instrument panel 
light brightness 
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2404-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to 
the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
•Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect 
the condition of the battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four 
snow tires or purchase a set of tire 
chains for the front tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the specified size 
and brand, and that chains match the size 
of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-
cles with 18-inch/19-inch tires.
Perform the following according to the 
driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a window 
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving 
the vehicle in winter. Always drive 
the vehicle in a manner appropriate 
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to 
reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in a loss of 
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air 
pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 
km/h), regardless of the type of snow 
tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some 
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains (vehicles with 
17-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to 
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle 
being unable to be driven safely, and may 
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed 
limit specified for the tire chains being 
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-
ever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces 
or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt 
steering, sudden braking and shifting 
operations that cause sudden engine 
braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering 
a curve to ensure that vehicle control is 
maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 
system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow 
tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire 
retailers. 
This is because the removal and attach-
ment of snow tires affects the operation 
of the tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle 
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3026-2. Maintenance
3Press   or   of the meter control 
switches and select “Scheduled Mainte-
nance”. Then press “OK”.
4 Select “Yes” and press “OK”.
A message will be displayed when the reset 
procedure has been completed.
You can perform some maintenance 
procedures by yourself. 
Please be aware that do-it-yourself 
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warra nty coverage, refer 
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in 
the “Warranty and Service Guide” 
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. 
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to 
the attention of your Lexus dealer 
or qualified service shop for advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there 
is adequate ventilati on before perform-
ing maintenance checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery
Check the battery fluid 
level and connections. 
(  P.314)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at the 
correct level? 
( P.313)
Engine coolant
Is the engine coolant at 
the correct level? 
( P.312)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at the 
correct level? 
( P.310)
Exhaust system
There should not be 
any fumes or strange 
sounds. 
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3066-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions
If you perform maintenance by 
yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure as given in these 
sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condi-
tion (P.314)
•Warm water
•Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench 
(for terminal clamp 
bolts)
Brake fluid 
level ( P.313)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 
or SAE J1703 brake 
fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 
or SAE J1704 brake 
fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for  adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant 
level ( P.312)
•“Toyota Super Long Life 
Coolant” or a similar 
high quality ethylene 
glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-
nitrite and non-borate 
coolant with long-life 
hybrid organic acid 
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life 
Coolant” is pre-mixed 
with 50% coolant and 
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life 
Coolant” is pre-mixed 
with 55% coolant and 
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for  adding coolant)
Engine oil level 
( P.310)
•“Toyota Genuine Motor 
Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for  adding engine oil)
Fuses 
( P.331)• Fuse with same amper-
age rating as original
Headlight aim• Phillips-head screw-driver
Light bulbs 
( P.335)
•Bulb with same number 
and wattage rating as 
original
• Flathead sc rewdriver 
Radiator and 
condenser 
( P.313)
ItemsParts and tools 
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3076-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Tire inflation 
pressure 
( P.325)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid 
( P.315)
• Water or washer fluid 
containing antifreeze 
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for  adding water or washer 
fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many 
mechanisms and fluids that may move 
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following 
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away 
from the moving fan and engine drive 
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, 
radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right 
after driving as they may be hot. Oil 
and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn 
easily, such as paper and rags, in the 
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose 
an open flame to fuel or the battery. 
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION 
ON mode, the electric cooling fan may 
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P.313)
ItemsParts and tools■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or 
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter 
removed may cause excessive engine 
wear due to dirt in the air.