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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
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Warning lights and indicators........................................................... 70
Gauges and meters (except F SPORT models) ........................ 75
Gauges and meters (F SPORT models) .......................................... 78
Multi-information display.......... 82
Head-up display ........................... 89
Fuel consumption information ........................................................... 93

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For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.
*1: These lights come on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.427)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.427)
(yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.427)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.427)
Charging system warning
light
*2 (  P.428)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.428)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.428)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.428)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.428)
Pop Up Hood warning light
*1
(  P.429)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.429)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.429)
Inappropriate pedal operation
warning light
*2 (  P.429)
(red)
Electric power steering system
warning light
*1 ( P.430)
(yellow)
Electric power st eering system
warning light
*1 (  P.430)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.430)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt re minder light
(  P.430)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(except F SPORT mod-
els) ( P.431)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights (F SPORT mod-
els) ( P.431)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.431)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.431)
(flashes)
RCD OFF indicator (if
equipped) ( P.432)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.432)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.432)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.433)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(  P.433)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator*1
(  P.433)

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being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. 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: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
WARNING
■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 engine, 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.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator ( P.185)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.190)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.190)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.192)
AHB indicator ( P.193)
PCS warning light
*1, 2 (  P.218,
230)
Cruise control indicator
(  P.254)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator ( P.254)
Cruise control “SET” indicator
(  P.254)
(white)
LTA indicator ( P.244)
(green)
LTA indicator ( P.244)
(orange)
(flashes)LTA indicator ( P.244)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
*1, 3 (if equipped)
(  P.264, 277)
BSM OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.264)
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator
*1, 2(if equipped)
(  P.273)
RCTA OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.277)
RCD OFF indicator
*2 (if
equipped) ( P.281)
PKSB OFF indicator
*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( P.285)
(flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.305)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.306)
High mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.302)
Smart access system with
push-button start indicator
*4
(  P.174)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.186)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
*1: These lights come 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 started, or after a few sec-
onds. 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: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-infor- mation display.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.186)
Brake hold standby indicator
*1
(  P.188)
Brake hold operated indicator
*1
(  P.188)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
*1
(  P.85)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*5 (  P.75, 78)
Security indicator
*6 (  P.64,
66)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 6 ( P.40)
Snow mode indicator ( P.182)
Normal mode indicator
(  P.299)
Custom mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Comfort mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.299)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Sport S mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Sport S+ mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.299)
Snow mode indicator ( P.182)
Normal mode indicator
(  P.299)
Custom mode indicator
(  P.299)
Comfort mode indicator
(  P.299)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.299)
Sport S mode indicator
(  P.299)
Sport S+ mode indicator
(  P.299)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1 Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meters (day mode and
night mode)
The brightness of th e meters changes
between day mode and night mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are off or
when the tail lights are on but the sur-
rounding area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
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 different distances independently.
 Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” switch is
pressed, the displayed item will be changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
■Pop-up display
The distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
1 Darker
2 Brighter
■Brightness of the meters (day mode and
night mode)
The brightness of the meters changes
between day mode and night mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are off or
WARNING
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
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, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. ( P.449)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

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when the tail lights are on but the sur-
rounding area is bright
●Night mode: When the tail lights are on
and the surrounding area is dark
The display can be switched between
the center and side positions.
■Display (except F SPORT models)
By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, a variety of
driving-related information can be dis-
played. The multi-information display
can also be used to change display set-
tings and other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
■Display (F SPORT models)
Main meter in center position
The multi-informatio n display presents
the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related information.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.
Changing the main meter loca-
tion
Multi-information display
Display and menu icons

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■Suspension of the settings display
●Some settings cannot be changed while
driving. When changing settings, park
the vehicle in a safe place.
●If a warning message is displayed, opera-
tion of the settings display will be sus-
pended.
Displays suggestions to the driver in
the following situations. To select a
response to a displayed suggestion,
use the meter control switches.
■Suggestion to turn off the head-
lights
If the headlights are left on for a certain
amount of time with the headlight
switch in after the engine switch
has been turned off, a suggestion mes-
sage will be displayed asking if you
wish to turn the headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select “Yes”.
If a front door is opened after the engine
switch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.476)
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up the dis-
play
As the engine needs to be running
during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with ade-
quate ventilation. In a closed area such as
a garage, exhaust gases including harm-
ful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect
and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that
the engine is running while setting up the
display features.
Suggestion function

1003-1. Key information
The electronic keys are equipped with
the following wireless remote control:Locks the doors (
P.102)
Unlocks the doors ( P.102)
Opens the windows
*1 and moon
roof
*1, 2 or panoramic moon roof*1,
2
(  P.102)
Opens the trunk ( P.109)
Sounds the alarm
*1: This setting must be customized at your
Lexus dealer.
*2: If equipped
■Theft deterrent panic mode
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash
to deter any person from trying to break
into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.
To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.
NOTICE
●If the battery or card key terminals get
wet, the battery may corrode and the
card key may stop working.
If the key is dropped into water, or if
drinking water, etc. is spilled on the key,
immediately remove the battery cover
and wipe the battery and terminals. (To
remove the battery co ver, lightly grasp
and pull it.) If the battery is corroded,
have your Lexus dealer replace the
battery.
●Do not crush the battery cover or use
a screwdriver to remove the battery
cover.
Forcibly removing the battery cover
may bend or damage the key.
●If the battery cover is frequently
removed, the battery cover may
become loose.
●When installing the ba ttery, make sure
to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong
direction may cause the battery to
deplete rapidly.
●The surface of the card key may be
damaged, or its coating may peel off in
the following situations:
• The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins and keys.
• The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as the tip of a mechanical
pencil.
• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinner or benzene.
Wireless remote control
Using the mechanical key
A
B
C
D
E