LEXUS RX450H 2016 Owners Manual

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2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators ....................................... 92
Gauges and meters ..................... 97
Multi-information display ........ 102
Head-up display ............................118
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ................124

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F SPORT models
The units used on the meter and some indicators may differ depending on the target
region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
( P. 536)*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
( P. 537)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
( P. 536)*2
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 537)
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 536)*2
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 537)
*1
(if equipped)
Charging system warning
light ( P. 536)
*1, 2
Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 537)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 536)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 537)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
( P. 536)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 537)
*1SRS warning light
( P. 536)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( P. 537)
LKA indicator ( P. 537)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
( P. 537)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 537)

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performe d. 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.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the op erating state of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(  P. 538)*1Tire pressure warning light
( P. 538)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P. 538)
*1Master warning light
( P. 538)
Seat belt reminder light
(  P. 538)
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 244) Cruise control indicator
(
 P. 311, 323, 335)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 251)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 311, 323)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 251) Cruise control “SET”
indicator
(
 P. 311, 323, 335)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 252)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( P. 302)
LKA indicator ( P. 292)
*1
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator (P. 255)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( P. 302)
LKA indicator ( P. 292)
Fog light indicator
(  P. 259)
*4
(if equipped)
LDA indicator ( P. 302)
LKA indicator ( P. 292)

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●Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT modelsIntuitive parking assist
indicator (
P. 339)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 245)
“BSM” indicator ( P. 363)
*1Brake hold standby
indicator ( P. 249)
“RCTA” indicator
(  P. 363)
*1Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 249)
*2, 3
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators ( P. 363) EV indicator (
P. 78)
*1, 4
Slip indicator ( P. 383)*6
Security indicator
( P. 85, 87)
*1, 5VSC OFF indicator
( P. 384) “READY” indicator
(
 P. 232)
*1, 5
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 283)*7
Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 97)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 245, 246)*1, 6“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 51)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 377) “SPORT” indicator
(
 P. 377)
EV drive mode indicator
(  P. 237)

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F SPORT models
*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 seconds. 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: In order to confirm operation, the BSM ou tside 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, the 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 indicators 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.
*3: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*4: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*7: 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. 237)
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 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-
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Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system power ou tput or regeneration level (P. 100)
This display changes to a tachometer depending on the drive mode, and can be set
to show the tachometer in any driv e mode on the settings display. (P. 109)
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. 102)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( P. 543)
Clock
Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel. ( P. 433)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position display
( P. 239)
Odometer and trip meter ( P. 115)
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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. 109)
■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
*.
• 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. 101
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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 en gine 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 dr iven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
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 Indica tor or tachometer can be set to always be
displayed on of the mult i-information display. (P. 109)
●The Hybrid System Indicator is disp layed 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 al ways 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 Eco-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, re generation refers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
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