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*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ON modeto 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 turn on, or if the lights do not 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 a part of the system is turned off. The light flashesquickly and “BRAKE!” appear on the multi-information display and head-
up display (if equipped) to indicate that the system is operating.
VSC OFF indicator
( → P. 2 4 0 ) Shift position indicators
(→ P. 1 6 0 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(→ P. 2 4 6 )SRS airbag on-off
indicator ( →P. 121)
*1
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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag 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 seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this
occurs.
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. ( →P. 502)
*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 turn on, or if the lights do not
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)(for driver)(for front
passenger)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2
*1*1, 2*2*2*2*1*1
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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the current outside air temperature.
■Multi-information switches
Menu switch
Changes modes to electronic
feature control mode (if
equipped), customization mode
or back to normal display mode.
“ENTER” switch
Changes trip information items.
This switch is also used to turn
on/off electronic feature con-
trols and to change customiza-
tion settings.

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■Display contents
Trip information contentsSwitching display items
Energy monitor
Press the “ENTER” switch upward or
downward.
Total distance/Total average fuel
consumption
Current fuel consumption/Aver-
age fuel consumption after refuel-
ing
Cruising range
Average vehicle speed
Outside temperature
Tire inflation pressure
Blank

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Display order may vary depending on vehicle condition.
Electronic feature control contentsSetting electronic feature controls
AFS (if equipped)→P. 1 9 3
Intuitive parking assist
(if equipped)Refer to “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
Other contentsDe ta ils
Customization ( →P. 5 8 4 )
Settings of functions such as the
door lock and light illumination time
can be changed
Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped) ( →P. 2 1 6 )Automatically displayed when using
the dynamic radar cruise control
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped) ( →P. 2 3 0 )Automatically displayed when using
the lane keeping assist
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(if equipped) ( →P. 2 4 5 , 5 1 3 , 5 1 6 )Automatically displayed if there is a
possibility of collision.

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Trip information■ Energy monitor
Displays the status of the hybrid system ( →P. 3 5 )
■ Total distance/Total average fuel consumption
Displays the total distance and average fuel consumption since the last
reset.
Press the “ENTER” switch for 1 second or more when the total distance and
the average fuel consumption is displayed.
“Past Record” screen on the navigation system (if equipped) will also be
reset. ( →P. 3 9 )
■Current fuel consumption/Average fuel consumption after refueling
Displays the instant fuel consumption and average fuel consumption
after refueling.
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■ Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distan ce 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.
When adding fuel, turn the “POWER” switch to off. In case fuel is
added without turning the “POWER” switch to off, the display may not
be updated.
Other contentsDe ta ils
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e ( →P. 5 1 2 )
Automatically displayed when a mal-
function occurs in any of the vehi-
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• When only a small amount of fuel is remaining, the distance indicator onthe cruising range display is replaced with the message “CRUISING
RANGE LOW FUEL”. ( →P. 5 2 4 )
■Average vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset
The function can be reset by pushing the “ENTER” switch for longer than 1
second when the average vehicle speed is displayed.
■Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature
■ Tire inflation pressure
Displays inflation pressure of each tire. There is no correlation between
the order of the displayed values and the tire positions.
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 the inflation pressure has been
adjusted.
■Electronic feature control can be turned on/off when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■Conditions for ending electronic feature control
In the following situations, the electronic feature control will end:
●The menu switch is pressed
●The radar cruise control is operated (if equipped)
●The lane keeping assist is operated (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist starts operating (if equipped)
●No action is performed for some time after the electronic feature control
screen is displayed
●A warning message appears after the electronic feature control screen is dis-
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■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 15 mph [25 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information will be reset:
●Total distance/Total average fuel consumption
●Average fuel consumption after refueling
●Cruising range
●Average vehicle speed
■Customization
Settings (e.g. available languages) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 5 8 4 )
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
When operating the electronic feature control while driving, take extra notice of the
vehicle’s surrounding area.
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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Head-up display∗∗
: If equipped
The head-up display can be used to project vehicle speed and other infor-
mation onto the windshield.
Head-up display
Display brightness will change
automatically according to the
brightness of the surrounding
area.
Turn-by-turn NAVI switch
Used to turn the turn-by-turn
navigation on or off.
HUD (Head-up Display)
main switch
HUD (Head-up Display)
contrast adjustment switch
Used to adjust the display
brightness to the desired level.
HUD (Head-up Display)
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■Head-up display contents
In addition to the vehicle speed display (standard display), the follow-
ing information will be displayed:
● Vehicle speed display (standard display)
Displays the vehicle speed.
●Audio display
Displays audio information for approximately 3
seconds when the audio system is operated
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
Displays the approach warning message
(→ P. 5 1 6 )
●PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
Indicates that there is a possibility of collision.
(→ P. 5 1 6 )
●LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if equipped)
Displays a warning message that alerts the driver of
a deviation from the lane through use of the lane
departure warning function. ( →P. 5 1 6 )