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741-4. Hybrid system
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■If a warning light comes on, a warning
message is displayed, or the 12-volt bat-
tery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In this
case, try to start the system again. If the
“READY” indicator does not come on, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.

751-5. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
1-5.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after
the power switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or ON mode to indi-
cate that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to
malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact
with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touch-
ing a key registered to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transponder chip)
of another vehicle
■Certification for the immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran-
sponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a key
has not been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not guar-
antee absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.
Operating the system

771-5. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■Items to check before locking the
vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
 Nobody is in the vehicle.
 The windows and moon roof (if
equipped) are closed before the
alarm is set.
 No valuables or other personal
items are left in the vehicle.
■Setting
Close the doors and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set.
■Canceling or stopping
Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:
 Unlock the doors.
 Turn the power switch to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type
alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following
situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm
system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an
inside lock button.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
(  P.414)
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to
give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:
 A locked door is unlocked or
opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless
remote control or mechanical
key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
Setting/canceling/stopping the
alarm system

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators . 80
Gauges and meters .................... 84
Multi-information display.......... 89
Head-up display ........................... 94
Energy monitor/fuel consumption screen ............................................ 99

802-1. Instrument cluster
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2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning lights
and indicators illuminated.
The units used on the meter and some in dicators may differ depending on the tar-
get region.
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in any of the vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators inform th e driver of the status of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Instrument cluster
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.386)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.386)
Charging system warning
light
*2 (  P.386)
Output control warning light*2
(  P.386, 397)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.387)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.387)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.387)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.387)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few sec-
onds. 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: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunc-tion.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.387)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.388)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.388)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.388)
(Yellow)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.388)
(Red)
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light
*1 ( P.388)
PCS warning light
*1 (  P.389)
(Orange)
LTA indicator*2 (if equipped)
(  P.389)
LDA indicator
*2 (if equipped)
(  P.389)
PKSB OFF indicator
*1, 3 (if
equipped) ( P.390)
Slip indicator light
*1 (  P.390)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1, 3 (  P.390)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*3
(  P.390)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*3
(  P.390)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.391)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
( P.391)
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light
*4 (  P.391)
Master warning light
*1
(  P.392)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.392)
Brake Override Sys-
tem/Drive-Start Control warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.393)
WARNING
■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 sys-
tem, 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.

822-1. Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator (P.182)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator ( P.189)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator ( P.189)
Headlight high beam indicator
(  P.191)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor ( P.192)
Fog light indicator ( P.195)
“READY” indicator ( P.174)
EV indicator ( P.68)
EV drive mode indicator
*2
(  P.177)
“Eco” indicator
*2 (  P.269)
“Sport” indicator
*2 (  P.269)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator
*2 (  P.236)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor
*2 (  P.236)
Cruise control indicator
*2
(  P.236)
(White)
LTA indicator*2 (if equipped)
(  P.222)
LDA indicator
*2 (if equipped)
(  P.231)
(Green)
LTA indicator*2 (if equipped)
(  P.222)
LDA indicator
*2 (if equipped)
(  P.231)
(Orange)
LTA indicator*2, 3 (if equipped)
(  P.222)
LDA indicator
*2, 3 (if
equipped) ( P.231)
Intuitive parking assist indica-
tor (if equipped) ( P.247)
PKSB OFF indicator
*1, 4 (if
equipped) ( P.253)
Slip indicator light
*1, 3
(  P.271)
VSC off indicator
*1, 4
(  P.271)
PCS warning light
*1, 4
(  P.212)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.183)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.183)
Brake hold standby indicator
*1
(  P.186)
Brake hold operated indica-
tor
*1 (  P.186)
Low outside temperature indi-
cator
*2, 5 (  P.84)
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
*6, 7 (if equipped)
(  P.261)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the 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 sec-
onds. 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: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the sys-tem is operating.
*4: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.
*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illu-
minate in the following situations:
When the power switch is turned to
ON mode while the BSM main switch is
set to ON.
When the BSM main switch is set to
ON while the power switch is in ON
mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the
BSM outside rear view mirror indica-
tors will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators do not illuminate or do not turn
off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear
view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
Security indicator
*8 (
 P.75,
77)
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator
*8 (  P.41)
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator
*8 ( P.41)

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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Hybrid System Indicator Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered
via the regenerative brake.
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed
when the driving mode is in other than
the Sport mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
be achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* sta-
tus. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration”
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the
tachometer when drivin g mode is in Sport
mode. The settings of the tachometer dis-
play can be changed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-
cisely controlled in order to help improve
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-
sions, etc.
There are times when the engine speed that
is displayed may differ even when vehicle
operation and driving conditions are the
same.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, 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.
■Pop-up display
In some situations, a pop-up display will be
temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip
meter/maintenance required information
screen.
The pop-up display function can be set
on/off. ( P.93)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light sp ots may appear on the
display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal disp lays, and there is no
problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on
A
B
C
D

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(Customizable features: 
P.441)
Switches between odometer, trip
meter and maintenance required infor-
mation 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.
1
Darker
2 Brighter
■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.
WARNING
■The information display at low tem-
peratures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the in formation display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
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
personal death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and
its components
●When the tachometer is displayed, 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); or “Engine Cool-
ant Temp High” or “Hybrid System
Overheated” is shown on the multi-
information display. In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine or hybrid system
after it has cooled completely.
(  P.416)
Changing between the odome-
ter, trip meter and maintenance
required information
Changing the Instrument panel
light brightness