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Warning lights and indicators
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
◆Center panel
The warning lights and indicators on the 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 in dicators illuminated.
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 7 1 1 )*1, 2
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 7 1 3 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 7 1 1 )*1, 2Brake hold operated
indicator ( →P. 7 1 3 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 7 1 2 )*2
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 7 1 3 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 7 1 2 )*2
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 7 1 3 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 7 1 2 )*1Brake system warning light
(→ P. 7 1 4 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 7 1 2 )Open door warning light
(→ P. 7 1 4 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 7 1 2 )Low fuel level warning light
(→ P. 7 1 4 )
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 7 1 2 )Seat belt reminder light
(→ P. 7 1 4 )
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→ P. 7 1 2 )*1Master warning light
(→ P. 7 1 4 )
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate thata 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 the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 7 1 2 , 7 2 6 )*1
Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 7 1 5 )
*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 7 1 3 )
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 2 0 5 )
(if equipped)
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) indicator
(→ P. 2 5 1 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 2 1 3 )

(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator ( →P. 2 6 1 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 2 1 3 ) *1
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→ P. 2 1 5 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( →P. 2 1 4 )
*1, 2 Slip indicator
(→ P. 2 9 1 )
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 2 1 8 )*1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 2 9 1 )
“READY” indicator
( → P. 1 8 9 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(→ P. 2 9 7 )
EV indicator ( →P. 7 2 )
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 2 0 7 )
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 232, 236)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→ P. 2 0 7 )
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator ( →P. 2 3 6 )*1Brake hold standby indica-
tor ( →P. 2 1 0 )
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator ( →P. 232, 236)
*1Brake hold operated indi-
cator ( →P. 2 1 0 )
*1“A I R B A G O N /
OFF” indicator
(→ P. 4 9 )
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate thata 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 the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster thanusual to indicate that the system is operating.
CAUTION
■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 avail-
able 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.
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Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, 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
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 brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.),
turning on the tail lights will not change the instrument panel brightness. At this time,
any adjustments made to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to
both settings at once.
■Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument 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 the 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 Eco 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” refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy. Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
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.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Po w e r a r e a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
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■System check display
After turning the power switch to ON mode, “SYSTEM CHECK” is displayed while
system operation is checked.
■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 changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
■Setting display automatic cancelation
In the following situations, setting display in which the settings can be changed
through the “DISP” button will automatically be turned off.
●When a warning message appears while the setting display is displayed
●When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed
■Tire inflation pressure (if equipped)
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the power switch
is turned to ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire inflation
pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire information cannot be determined due to unfavor-
able radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may also be
different from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is character-
istic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
Setting of available languages can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 807)
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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
Remote Touch screenMulti-information display
When the vehicle is pow-
ered by the electric motor
(traction motor)
When the vehicle is pow-
ered by both the gasoline
engine and the electric
motor (traction motor)
When the vehicle is pow-
ered by the gasoline engine
When the vehicle is charg-
ing the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery)
When there is no energy
flow
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) status
LowFullLowFull
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■Trip information
If the “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Trip Information”.Resetting the consumption
data
Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the hybrid system
was started.
Displays the elapsed time
since the hybrid system was
started.
Cruising range ( →P. 115)
Average fuel consumption for the
past 15 minutes is divided by color
into past averages and averages
attained since the power switch
was last turned to ON mode. Use
the displayed average fuel con-
sumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
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