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2. Instrument clusterWarning and indicators lights ................................................. 74
Gauges and meters ..................... 79
Multi-information display .......... 82
Fuel consumption information ...................................88
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Warning and indicators lights
The units used on the speedometer may di
ffer depending on the target region.
The warning and indicators lights 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 illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 511)*1LED headlight system
warning light ( →P. 5 1 2 )
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
(→ P. 511)*1, 2Automatic headlight
leveling system warning
light ( →P. 5 1 2 )
*1Charging system warning
light ( →P. 511)*1Kinetic dynamic suspension
system warning light
(→ P. 5 1 2 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 511)*2Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(→ P. 5 1 3 )
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(→ P. 511)*2Center differential lock
indicator light ( →P. 5 1 3 )
*1SRS warning light
(→ P. 511) Open door warning light
(
→ P. 5 1 3 )
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 511) Low fuel level warning light
(
→ P. 5 1 3 )
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→ P. 511) Seat belt reminder light
(
→ P. 5 1 3 )
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system
warning light ( →P. 5 1 2 )*1Master warning light
(→ P. 5 1 3 )
*1Slip indicator light
(→ P. 5 1 2 )*1Tire pressure warning light
(→ P. 5 1 3 )
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
turn on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 1 9 4 ) “SET” indicator
(
→ P. 2 1 8 , 2 2 1 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→ P. 1 9 6 )
(if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(→ P. 2 2 1 )
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 1 9 6 )
(if equipped)
“LDA” (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator (→ P. 232)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 1 9 7 )
*1, 2
Slip indicator ( →P. 3 4 6 )
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 1 9 9 )*1VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 3 4 7 )
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator
(→ P. 2 0 4 )
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select
indicator ( →P. 3 0 2 )
*1
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 8 6 )
*1
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
(→ P. 3 4 0 )
Cruise control indicator
( → P. 2 1 8 , 2 2 1 )
*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(→ P. 3 4 3 )
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Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
turn 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 turns on when the system is turn ed off. The light flashes quickly to indicate
that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illumi- nate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the system is set to on.
• When the system is set to on while the engine switch is in IGNITION 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 indicators 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. “2nd STRT” indicator
(
→ P. 1 9 1 )
(if equipped)
“BSM” (Blind Spot
Monitor) indicator
(→ P. 3 5 1 )
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
( → P. 336)
*4, 5
(if equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators ( →P. 3 5 1 )
Center differential lock
indicator ( →P. 3 3 7 )
*6Security indicator
(→ P. 6 8 , 7 0 )
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( →P. 2 3 8 )*1, 6“A I R B A G O N / O F F ”
indicator ( →P. 4 6 )
*1, 3
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system
warning light ( →P. 3 6 2 )
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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as th
e ABS/Multi Terrain ABS and the SRS warning
light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not
available to help protect you in an acciden t, 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 cluster lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Changing the display
Instrument cluster light control switch
1
2
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument cluster brightness adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be
adjusted.
■The brightness of the instrument cluster lights
When the tail lights are on, the brightness wi ll change. However, when the surroundings
are bright (daytime, etc.) turning on the tail lights will not change the instrument cluster
brightness.
In addition, the brightness of the instrument cluster lights is automatically adjusted based
on the light sensor detecting ho w bright the surroundings are.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The trip meter data will be reset.
If the trip meter was displayed last, the odometer will be displayed after resetting.
■Customization
Setting of sensitivity of the ambient light se nsor used for dimming the meter lights can be
changed. (Customizable features: → P. 5 8 6 )
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, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 5 5 5 )
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■Eco Driving Indicator
●The vehicle speed is approximately 81 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■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.)
■When “--” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
●Average fuel consumption after refueling
●Average fuel consumption
●Average vehicle speed
●Elapsed time Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests Zone of Eco driving with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the vehicle exceeds Zone of Eco driving,
the right side of Eco Driving Indicator Zone
Display will blink and Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in
the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in anything other than D.
●The vehicle is set to second start mode.
( → P. 1 9 1 )
1
2
3
4
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Operation of each component
To take out the mechanical key, slide
the release lever and take the key out.
After using the mechanical key, store it
in the electronic key. Carry the mechan-
ical key together with the electronic key.
If the electronic key battery is depleted
or the entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the mechanical
key. (→P. 5 4 9 )
■Pa ni c m o d e
■When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( →P. 4 0 0 )
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the elec-
tronic key only.
■If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using another
mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate
in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
Using the mechanical key
When is pressed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound intermittently
and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any per-
son from trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the elec-
tronic key.
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