Ev mode Lexus IS300h 2015 Owner's Guide
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Instrument cluster
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■Hybrid System IndicatorCharge 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 re a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than sport mode
with the tachometer setting other than “Tachometer (Always)”.
●By keeping the indicator needle (except F SPORT models) or bar display (F SPORT
models) within the Eco area, more Ec o-friendly driving can be achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, regeneration refers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
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■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tachometer when driving mode is in sport mode.
The settings of the tachometer display can be changed on the multi-information display.
( → P. 1 1 8 )
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precis ely controlled in order to help improve fuel
efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle
operation and driving co nditions are the same.
■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 sp eeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
●When the outside temperature has changed su ddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage,
tunnel, etc.)
■Po p - u p d i s p l a y
In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip me ter screen (F SPORT models only).
The pop-up display function can be set on/off. ( →P. 1 1 8 )
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. ( →P. 1 1 5 )
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 7 1 )
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1152. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Drive information
Select to display various drive data. (→P. 116)
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
•Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.
Dynamic radar cruise control operational status
(vehicles with a dynamic radar cruise control)
Select to display the operational status of the dynamic radar cruise control.
(→ P. 2 5 4 )
The tab will change to when the vehicle is in constant speed
control mode. ( →P. 2 6 0 )
If LDA (Lane Departure Alert) is activated, the operational status of the LDA
system will also be displayed. (If equipped) ( →P. 2 7 2 )
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) operational status
(vehicles with LDA but without a dynamic radar cruise control)
Select to display the operational status of the LDA. ( →P. 2 7 2 )
Warning message display
Select to display warning me ssages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected. ( →P. 5 2 7 )
Settings display
Select to change the meter display settings. ( →P. 1 1 7 )
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehicle
data.