display LEXUS RX450h 2016 User Guide

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F SPORT models
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: 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 seconds. There may be a malfunctio n in a system if the lights do not turn on,
or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the BSM function is enabled on of the multi-information display, the
power switch is turned to ON mode.
• When the power switch is in ON mode, th e BSM function is enabled on of the
multi-information display.
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 indica tors 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.
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: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
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: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
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: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
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: This light illuminates on the center panel.
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: When the outside temperature is approximately 37  F (3  C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.Eco drive mode indicator
(  P. 377) “SPORT S” indicator
(  P. 377)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(  P. 377) “CUSTOMIZE” indicator
(  P. 377)
EV drive mode indicator
(  P. 2 3 7 )
WA R N I N G ■
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 hybrid system, 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 vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately if this occurs.

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature
Hybrid System Indicator Displays hybrid system power output or regeneration level (  P. 1 0 0 )
This display changes to a tachometer depe nding on the drive mode, and can be set
to show the tachometer in any driv e mode on the settings display. (  P. 1 0 9 )
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient tempera-
ture is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (  P. 1 0 2 )
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (  P. 5 4 3 )
Clock Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. (  P. 4 3 3 )
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position display (  P. 2 3 9 )
Odometer and trip meter (  P. 1 1 5 )1
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Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine reaches a set
speed, a ring-shaped indicator will
be displayed on the tachometer. The desired engine speed at which
the Rev indicator will begin to be dis-
played can be set on of the multi-
information display. (  P. 1 0 9 )
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Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 4000 rpm, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter • The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted individu-
ally for day mode and night mode
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• If the brightness is adjusted when the
surroundings are bright and the tail
lights are on (day mode brightness
adjustment), the brightness level of
night mode will be adjusted at the
same time.
* : Day mode and night mode:  P. 1 0 1Instrument panel light control 1
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The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically st op and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being dr iven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Po w e r a r e a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.) ●
Depending on the selected driving mode, th e Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer
will be displayed. The Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer can be set to always be
displayed on of the mult i-information display. (  P. 1 0 9 )●
The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in the following situations:
• When the tachometer setting is set to ch ange according to the driving mode and a
driving mode other than sport mode is selected
• When the tachometer setting is set to always display the Hybrid System Indicator ●
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. 
Except F SPORT models 
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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 of the multi-information
display. (  P. 1 0 9 )■
Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely 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 conditions are the same. ■
Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and night mode. ●
Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but the surrounding
area is bright ●
Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark ■
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 sy stem may be ma lfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer. ■
Clock settings screen
If the clock adjustment screen is displayed continuously when attempting to change the
clock settings, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized. (  P. 1 0 9 )
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 74 )

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RX450h_U_OM0E013U The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related
data, such as the current outside temper ature. The multi-information display can
also be used to change the display settings and other settings. 
Except F SPORT models
Menu icon display area Displays the following items.
When a menu icon is not selected, the ou tside temperature and clock are displayed.
•Menu icons (  P. 1 0 5 )
• Outside temperature (  P. 9 7 )
•Clock (  P. 9 7 )
Content display area A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content (  P. 1 0 5 )
• Suggestion function (  P. 1 1 6 )
• Warning message (  P. 5 4 3 )
Indicator/shift position display area Displays the following items:
•Indicators (  P. 9 2 )
• Shift position display (  P. 2 3 9 )Multi-information display Summary of functions
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U Odometer/trip meter display area (  P. 1 1 5 )Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
Meter control switches (  P. 1 0 4 )
“ODO/TRIP” switch (  P. 1 0 5 )
F SPORT models
Outside temperature (  P. 9 7 )
Menu icons (  P. 1 0 5 )
Content display area A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations.
• Menu icon content (  P. 1 0 5 )
• Suggestion function (  P. 1 1 6 )
• Warning message (  P. 5 4 3 )
Indicators/clock •Indicators (  P. 9 2 )
•Clock (  P. 9 7 )
Shift position display (  P. 2 3 9 )
Odometer/trip meter display area (  P. 1 1 5 )Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change
Meter control switches (  P. 1 0 4 )
“ODO/TRIP” switch (  P. 1 0 5 )4
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U ◆ Using the content display area
The content display area is operated using the meter control switches.
: Select menu icons
:Change displayed con-
tent, scroll up/down the
screen and move the
cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen
Press: Display the top screen
Press and hold: Register current screen as the top screen■
Registering a top screen
The displayed top screen can be changed to a registered screen of your
choice.
To register a screen as the top screen, display the desired screen and press
and hold . • A message asking to confirm if registration is desired will be displayed. If the
selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure message will be dis-
played.
• When no screen has been registered, th e drive information screen will be dis-
played.■
Resetting drive information
To reset the average fuel economy (after reset)/average vehicle speed (after
reset)/elapsed time (after reset) that are displayed on , display the desired
item and press and hold . If both of the displayed items are rese ttable, a message will be displayed asking
which item(s) to reset.Using the multi-information display 1
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U ◆ Using the odometer/trip meter display area
Items in this area are operated using the “ODO/TRIP” switch.
Press: Change displayed item Each time the switch is pressed, the
displayed item will be changed.
Press and hold: Reset Display the desired trip meter and
press and hold the switch to reset the
trip meter.
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Drive information (  P. 1 0 6 )Select to display various drive data.
Navigation system-linked display Select to display the following na vigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display Select to enable selection of an audio so urce or track on the meter using the meter
control switches.
Driving assist system information (if equipped) Select to display the operational status of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control (  P. 323)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (  P. 3 1 1 )
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (  P. 3 0 2 )
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (  P. 2 9 2 )
Warning message display (  P. 5 4 3 )Select to display warning me ssages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is
detected.
Settings display (  P. 1 0 9 )
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.Menu icons

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Drive information 1 /Drive information 2 /Drive information 3
Displays drive information such as the following: ●
Drive information 1
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset) ●
Drive information 2
• Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset) ●
Drive information 3
• Average fuel economy (after refuel)
• Elapsed time (after start)
Displayed items (listed below) can be changed on . (  P. 1 0 9 )Drive information ( )
Item Content
Current fuel consumption Displays instantaneous current fuel consumption
Average fuel
economy After reset Displays average fuel consumption since display
reset
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After start Displays average fuel consumption since hybrid
system start
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After refuel Displays average fuel consumption since refuel
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Av e r a g e
vehicle
speed After reset Displays average vehicle speed since display
reset
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After start Displays average vehicle speed since hybrid sys-
tem start
Elapsed time After reset Displays elapsed time since display reset
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After start Displays elapsed time since hybrid system start
Distance Driving range Displays driving range with remaining fuel
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After start Displays drive distance since vehicle start
Other Blank No item