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Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset buttons
Changes the display
Resets the trip meter driving
range to “0”.
Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument pane l lights excluding the clock and out-
side temperature display, can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Maximum brightness
Odometer and trip meterOdometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
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 differ-
ent distances independently.
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Light sensitive optitron meterTo reduce glare or reflection of the instrument cluster, the cluster glass is
tinted automatically or manually. You can select a setting from 7 modes. Display the present setting, then
change the mode.
To change the mode, press the but-
ton once and then again within 6
seconds.
Each time you press the button, the
mode changes in the following
order;
1. “AUTO - Norm”
2. “AUTO - Lo”
3. “AUTO - Hi”
4. “MANUAL - 1”
5. “MANUAL - 2”
6. “MANUAL - 3”
7. “ M A N U A L - 4 ”
Mode 1 to 3: The cluster glass tint
will be adjusted automatically
depending on the intensity of sun-
light in the surrounding.
Mode 4 to 7: The cluster glass tint
will be fixed when a certain level of
sunlight is reached in the surround-
ing.
(“Norm” to “Hi”, “1” to “4” referring
to the level of cluster glass tint.)
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Check the
engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 5 3 8 )
■To activate the light sensitivity function properly
Do not affix a sticker or window tint to the rear window glass, or put an object
behind the rear seat.
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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center
panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depend-
ing on the target region.
Center panel
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 1 4 6 )Damping mode indicator
(→ P. 199)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 1 5 8 )Shift position and shift
range indicators
(→ P. 144)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 5 8 )Cruise control indicator
(→ P. 1 6 9 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 1 5 8 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 181)
Fog light indicator
(→ P. 161) Slip indicator ( →P. 2 0 1 )
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 1 5 9 ) “VSC OFF” indicator
(→ P. 2 0 2 )
“Hybrid SNOW”
indicator ( →P. 1 4 3 ) “A I R B A G O N ” a n d “A I R
BAG OFF” indicators
(→ P. 1 0 7 )
“Hybrid PWR” indicator
(→ P. 1 4 3 )Driving ready indicator
(→ P. 1 3 8 )
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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you turn to ON mode, 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 vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( →P. 4 9 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 mal-
function in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)
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*****
*
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data, including the current driving range.
●Trip information ( →P. 1 5 6 )
Displays driving range, fuel con-
sumption and other cruising
related information.
●Intuitive parking assist dis-
play (if equipped) (→ P. 1 8 2 )
Automatically displayed when
using intuitive parking assist.
●Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol display (if equipped)
(→P. 1 6 9 )
Automatically displayed when
using dynamic radar cruise con-
trol.
●Warning messages
(→P. 500)
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems.
●Energy monitor ( →P. 2 7 )
Displays the status of the hybrid
system.
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Trip information■ Driving range
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling
■ Current fuel consumption
■ Average vehicle speed
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the hybrid
system was last started. Display items can be switched
by pushing the “DISP” switch.
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■System check display
The “LEXUS HYBRID DRIVE” message is displayed 3 seconds after the
“POWER” switch is set to the ON mode. At this time a systems check is conducted,
and the normal display is shown upon successful completion of this check.
NOTICE
■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal informa-
tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
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Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push the
lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the head-
lights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, parking,tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all the lights listed above turn
on and off automatically.
(When the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.)
U.S.A .
Canada
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