Lexus RX (2023 year). Manual in english

1-4. Hybrid system

For safety and security

tery) is charged.

■

Regenerative braking

●

In the following situations, kinetic energy

is converted to electric energy and

deceleration force can be obtained in

conjunction with the recharging of the

hybrid battery (traction battery).

• RX350h: The accelerator pedal is

released while driving with the shift posi-

tion in D or S.

• RX500h: The accelerator pedal is

released while driving with the shift posi-

tion in D or M.

• RX350h: The brake pedal is depressed

while driving with the shift position in D or

• RX500h: The brake pedal is depressed

while driving with the shift position in D or

●

Vehicles with GPF (Gasoline Particulate

Filter) system: While the GPF system

(



P.425) is operating to regenerate the

exhaust gas filter, the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery) may not be recharged.

■

EV indicator

The EV indicator comes on when the vehi-

cle is driven using only the electric motor

(traction motor) or the gasoline engine is

stopped.

■

Conditions in which the gasoline engine

may not stop

The gasoline engine starts and stops auto-

matically. However, it may not stop auto-

matically in the following conditions:

●

During gasoline engine warm-up

●

During hybrid battery (traction battery)

charging

●

When the temperature of the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) is high or low

●

When the heater is switched on

●

When the hood is opened during

“READY” indicator is illuminated

Depending on the circumstances, the gaso-

line engine may also not stop automatically

in other situations.

■

Charging the hybrid battery (traction

battery)

As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid

battery (traction battery), the battery does

not need to be charged from an outside

source. However, if the vehicle is left parked

for a long time the hybrid battery (traction

battery) will slowly discharge. For this rea-

son, be sure to drive the vehicle at least

once every few months for at least 30 min-

utes or 16 km (10 miles). If the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) becomes fully

discharged and you are unable to start the

hybrid system, contact any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

■

Charging the 12-volt battery



P.599

■

After the 12-volt battery has discharged

or when the terminal has been removed

and installed during exchange, etc.

The gasoline engine may not stop even if

the vehicle is being driven by the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery). If this continues for a

few days, contact any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

■

Sounds and vibrations specific to a

hybrid electric vehicle

Because there is no engine sound or vibra-

tion, it is easy to mistake the hybrid electric

vehicle for being off when it is actually still

running, as indicated by the “READY” indi-

cator being illuminated. For safety, make

sure to always shift the shift position to P

and apply the parking brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may

occur when the hybrid system is operating

and are not a malfunction:

●

Motor sounds may be heard from the

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engine compartment.

●

Sounds may be heard from the hybrid

battery (traction battery) behind the rear

seats when the hybrid system starts or

stops.

●

Relay operating sounds such as a snap or

soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid

battery (traction battery), under the rear

seats, when the hybrid system is started

or stopped.

●

Sounds from the hybrid system may be

heard when the back door is open.

●

Sounds may be heard from the transmis-

sion when the gasoline engine starts or

stops, when driving at low speeds, or dur-

ing idling.

●

Engine sounds may be heard when

accelerating sharply.

●

Sounds may be heard due to regenera-

tive braking when the brake pedal is

depressed or as the accelerator pedal is

released.

●

Vibration may be felt when the gasoline

engine starts or stops.

●

Cooling fan sounds may be heard from

the air intake vents under the rear seats.

■

Maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-

posal

Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or

Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer regarding maintenance, repair,

recycling and disposal. Do not dispose of

the vehicle yourself.

When driving with the gasoline engine
stopped, a sound, which changes in
accordance with the driving speed, will
be played in order to warn people
nearby of the vehicle’s approach. This
sound may be heard inside the vehicle.
The sound will stop when the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately 25km/h

(15 mph).

■

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (if

equipped)

In the following cases, the Acoustic Vehicle

Alerting System may be difficult for sur-

rounding people to hear.

●

In very noisy areas

●

In the wind or the rain

■

When “Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-

tem Malfunction Visit your Dealer” is

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play (if equipped)

The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System may

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus retailer

or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately.

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem (if equipped)

1-4. Hybrid system

For safety and security



RX350h

The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.

Except for Turkey: Warning label
For Turkey: Warning label
High voltage cables (orange)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
Service plug
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Power control unit
Air conditioning compressor

Hybrid system precautions

Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high voltage system (about
650 V

or 393.6 V

at maximum) as well as contains parts that become

extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the warning labels
attached to the vehicle.

: RX350h

: RX500h

System components

A
B
C
D

E
F

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

RX500h

The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.

Except for Turkey: Warning label
For Turkey: Warning label
High voltage cables (orange)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)/Inverter (rear)
Service plug
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Inverter (front)
DC/DC converter
Air conditioning compressor

■

Running out of fuel

When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the

hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the

vehicle with at least enough gasoline to

make the low fuel level warning light

(



P.547) go off. If there is only a small

amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not

be able to start. (The standard amount of

fuel is about 9.8 L [2.6 gal., 2.2 Imp. gal.],

when the vehicle is on a level surface. This

value may vary when the vehicle is on a

slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is

inclined.)

■

Electromagnetic waves

●

High voltage parts and cables on hybrid

electric vehicles incorporate electro-

magnetic shielding, and therefore emit

approximately the same amount of elec-

tromagnetic waves as conventional gaso-

line powered vehicles or home electronic

appliances.

●

Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-

ence in some third party-produced radio

parts.

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a

A
B
C
D

E
F

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For safety and security

limited service life. The lifespan of the

hybrid battery (traction battery) can

change in accordance with driving style and

driving conditions.

■

Declaration of conformity

This model conforms to hydrogen emis-

sions according to regulation ECE100

(Battery electric vehicle safety).

WARNING

■

High voltage precautions

This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC

systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC

and AC high voltage is very dangerous

and can cause severe burns and electric

shock that may result in death or serious

injury.

●

Never touch, disassemble, remove or

replace the high voltage parts, cables

or their connectors.

●

The hybrid system will become hot

after starting as the system uses high

voltage. Be careful of both the high

voltage and the high temperature, and

always obey the warning labels

attached to the vehicle.

●

Never try to open the service plug

access hole located under the rear

seat. The service plug is used only

when the vehicle is serviced and is

subject to high voltage.

■

Road accident cautions

Observe the following precautions to

reduce the risk of death or serious injury:

●

Stop the vehicle in a safe place to pre-

vent subsequent accidents. While

depressing the brake pedal, apply the

parking brake and shift the shift posi-

tion to P to stop the hybrid system.

Then, slowly release the brake pedal.

●

Do not touch the high voltage parts,

cables and connectors.

●

If electric wires are exposed inside or

outside your vehicle, an electric shock

may occur. Never touch exposed elec-

tric wires.

●

If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the

fluid as it may be strong alkaline elec-

trolyte from the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery). If it comes into contact

with your skin or eyes, wash it off

immediately with a large amount of

water or, if possible, boric acid solu-

tion. Seek immediate medical atten-

tion.

●

If a fire occurs in the hybrid electric

vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as

possible. Never use a fire extinguisher

that is not meant for electric fires.

Using even a small amount of water

may be dangerous.

●

If your vehicle needs to be towed, do

so with all four wheels raised. If the

wheels connected to the electric

motor (traction motor) are on the

ground when towing, the motor may

continue to generate electricity. This

may cause a fire. (



P.539)

●

Carefully inspect the ground under the

vehicle. If you find that liquid has

leaked onto the ground, the fuel sys-

tem may have been damaged. Leave

the vehicle as soon as possible.

1-4. Hybrid system

The air intake vents for the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) are located
under the rear seats.
If the air intake vents are blocked, it
could lead to a reduction in hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) output.

If input/output of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) becomes limited and the dis-
tance that the vehicle can be driven using
the electric motor (traction motor) is
reduced, the fuel economy may ber-
educed.

WARNING

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

●

Never resell, hand over or modify the

hybrid battery. To prevent accidents,

hybrid batteries that have been

removed from a disposed vehicle are

collected through any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer. Do

not dispose of the battery yourself.

Unless the battery is properly col-

lected, the following may occur, result-

ing in death or serious injury:

• The hybrid battery may be illegally dis-

posed of or dumped, and it is hazard-

ous to the environment or someone

may touch a high voltage part, result-

ing in an electric shock.

• The hybrid battery is intended to be

used exclusively with your hybrid vehi-

cle. If the hybrid battery is used outside

of your vehicle or modified in any way,

accidents such as electric shock, heat

generation, smoke generation, an

explosion and electrolyte leakage may

occur.

When reselling or handing over your

vehicle, the possibility of an accident is

extremely high because the person

receiving the vehicle may not be aware

of these dangers.

●

If your vehicle is disposed of without

the hybrid battery having been

removed, there is a danger of serious

electric shock if high voltage parts,

cables and their connectors are

touched. In the event that your vehicle

must be disposed of, the hybrid battery

must be disposed of by any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer. If the

hybrid battery is not disposed of prop-

erly, it may cause electric shock that

can result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery) air

intake vents

Do not carry large amounts of water

such as water cooler bottles in the vehi-

cle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery

(traction battery), the battery may be

damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) air intake

1-4. Hybrid system

For safety and security

When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks the
high voltage current and stops the fuel
pump to minimize the risk of electrocu-
tion and fuel leakage. If the emergency
shut off system activates, your vehicle
will not restart. To restart the hybrid
system, contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.

A message is automatically displayed
when a malfunction occurs in the
hybrid system or an improper opera-
tion is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the

message and follow the instructions.

■

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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery) air

intake vents

●

Make sure not to block the air intake

vent with anything, such as a seat

cover, plastic cover, or luggage.The

input/output of the hybrid battery

(traction battery) may be restricted,

leading to a reduction in hybrid battery

(traction battery) output and a mal-

function.

●

Periodically clean the air intake vents

to prevent them from clogging.

●

Do not get water or foreign materials

in either the air intake vents as this may

cause a short circuit and damage the

hybrid battery (traction battery).

Emergency shut off system

Hybrid warning message

100

1-5. Theft deterrent system

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
ACC or ON to indicate that the sys-
tem has been canceled.

■

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

Immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in
transponder 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
guarantee absolute security
against all vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

101

1-5. Theft deterrent system

For safety and security

: If equipped

■

Setting

Turn the power switch off, have all the
passengers exit the vehicle and ensure
that all the doors are closed.
Using the entry function: Touch the
sensor area on the outside door handle
twice within 5 seconds.
Using the wireless remote control:
Press

twice within 5 seconds.

■

Canceling

Using the entry function: Hold the out-
side door handle, press the power back
door switch or move your foot under

the center of the rear bumper (vehicles
with Hands Free Power Back Door)
Using the wireless remote control:
Press .

Double locking system

Unauthorized access to the vehicle
is prevented by disabling the door
unlocking function from both the
interior and exterior of the vehicle.

Vehicles employing this system
have labels on the side window of
both front doors.

Setting/canceling the double
locking system

WARNING

■

Double locking system precaution

Never activate the double locking sys-

tem when there are people in the vehicle

because all the doors cannot be opened

from inside the vehicle.

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1-5. Theft deterrent system

: If equipped

■

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, moon roof (if
equipped) and panoramic 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, back door and hood,
and lock all doors using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control. The
system will be set automatically after
30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on
to flashing when the system is set.

■

Deactivating or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate
or stop the alarms:



Unlock the doors or open the back
door using the entry function or
wireless remote control.



Start the hybrid system. (The alarm
will be deactivated or stopped after
a few seconds.)

■

Setting the alarm

The alarm can be set if all the doors are

closed even with the hood open.

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type

alarm system.

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following

situations:

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 or back door is
unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control.
(The doors will lock again auto-
matically.)



The hood is opened.



The intrusion sensor detects
something moving inside the
vehicle. (Example: an intruder
breaks a window and gets into the
vehicle.)



The tilt sensor detects a change of
vehicle inclination.

Setting/deactivating/stopping
the alarm system

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1-5. Theft deterrent system

For safety and security

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm

system.)

●

The doors are unlocked using the

mechanical key.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door,

the back door or hood, or unlocks the

vehicle.

●

The 12-volt battery is recharged or

replaced when the vehicle is locked.

(



P.595)

■

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the sit-

uation, the door may automatically lock to

prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle

unlocks the door and the alarm is acti-

vated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person

remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the 12-volt

battery

■

The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
detection



The intrusion sensor detects intrud-
ers or movement in the vehicle.



The tilt sensor detects changes in
vehicle inclination, such as when the
vehicle is towed away.

This system is designed to deter and
prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all
intrusions.

■

Setting the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor

The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will
be set automatically when the alarm is
set. (



P.102)

■

Canceling the intrusion sensor and
tilt sensor

If you are leaving pets or other moving
things inside the vehicle, make sure to
disable the intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor before setting the alarm, as they
will respond to movement inside the
vehicle.

Select the Shortcut screen switch.

Press the

Operation of the intrusion sensor and tilt

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

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sensor will be canceled, and a symbol turns

into white on the center display.
Select the switch again to set the intru-

sion/tilt sensor again.
Turn OFF/ON the intrusion/tilt sensor, the

symbol changes to center display.

■

Canceling and automatic re-enabling of

the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

●

The alarm will still be set even when the

intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are

canceled.

●

After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor

are canceled, pressing the power switch

or unlocking the doors using the entry

function or wireless remote control will

re-enable the intrusion sensor and tilt

sensor.

●

The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor will

automatically be re-enabled when the

alarm system is deactivated.

■

Intrusion sensor detection considera-

tions

The sensor may trigger the alarm in the fol-

lowing situations:

●

People or pets are in the vehicle.

●

A window or the moon roof (if equipped),

panoramic moon roof (if equipped) is

open.

In this case, the sensor may detect the fol-
lowing:
• Wind or the movement of objects such as

leaves and insects inside the vehicle

• Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices

such as the intrusion sensors of other

vehicles

• The movement of people outside the

vehicle

●

Small insects such as moths or flies are in

the vehicle.

●

Unstable items, such as dangling acces-

sories or clothes hanging on the coat

hooks, are in the vehicle.

●

The vehicle is parked in a place where

extreme vibrations or noises occur, such

as in a parking garage.

●

Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle,

causing the vehicle to receive repeated

impacts or vibrations.

●

The vehicle is inside an automatic or

high-pressure car wash.

●

The vehicle experiences impacts, such as

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For safety and security

hail, lightning strikes, and other kinds of

repeated impacts or vibrations.

■

Tilt sensor detection considerations

The sensor may trigger the alarm in the fol-

lowing situations:

●

The vehicle is transported by a ferry,

trailer, train, etc.

●

The vehicle is parked in a parking garage.

●

The vehicle is inside a car wash that

moves the vehicle.

●

Any of the tires loses air pressure.

●

The vehicle is jacked up.

●

An earthquake occurs or the road caves

in.

●

Cargo is loaded onto or unloaded from

the roof luggage carrier.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the intrusion sensor func-

tion correctly

●

To ensure that the sensors operate

properly, do not touch or cover them.

●

Do not spray air fresheners or other

products directly into the sensor holes.

●

Installing accessories other than genu-

ine Lexus parts or leaving objects

between the driver’s seat and front

passenger’s seat may reduce the

detection performance.

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2-1. Instrument cluster

Vehi

e s

tus

info
rm

ation a

indi
cators

Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.

Warning lights

(red)

Brake system warning light

(



P.544)

(yellow)

Brake system warning light

(



P.544)

High coolant temperature
warning light

(



P.544)

Hybrid system overheat warn-
ing light

(



P.545)

Charging system warning
light

(



P.545)

Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light

(



P.545)

Malfunction indicator lamp

(



P.545)

SRS warning light

(



P.546)

ABS warning light

(



P.546)

Inappropriate pedal operation
warning light

(



P.546)

(red)

Electric power steering system
warning light

(



P.547)

(yellow)

Electric power steering system
warning light

(



P.547)

Low fuel level warning light
(



P.547)

Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(



P.547)

(Vehicles without a

head-up display)

Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
(



P.548)

(Vehicles with a

head-up display)

Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
(



P.548)

Tire pressure warning light

(



P.548)

Lexus parking assist-sensor
OFF indicator (



P.549)

PCS warning light

(



P.549)

(orange)

LTA indicator (



P.549)

(orange)

LDA indicator (



P.549)

(orange)

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator (



P.550)

(orange)

Cruise control indicator
(



P.550)

(orange)

Speed Limiter indicator (if
equipped) (



P.550)

(orange)

PDA indicator (if equipped)
(



P.549)

Driving assist information indi-
cator

(



P.550)

(illuminates)

Slip indicator

(



P.551)

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2-1. Instrument cluster

: These lights come on when the power

switch is turned to ON to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the hybrid system is
started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if the
lights do not come on, or turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

The indicators inform the driver of the
operating state of the vehicle’s various
systems.

(flashes)

Parking brake indicator
(



P.551)

(flashes)

Brake hold operated indicator

(



P.551)

WARNING

■

If a safety system warning light does

not come on

Should a safety system light such as the

ABS and SRS warning lights not come on

when you start the hybrid system, this

could mean that these systems are not

available to help protect you in an acci-

dent, which could result in death or seri-

ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately if this occurs.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator (



P.245)

Tail light indicator (



P.251)

Headlight high beam indicator
(



P.252)

AHS indicator (if equipped)
(



P.254)

AHB indicator (if equipped)
(



P.257)

Front fog light indicator
(



P.259)

Rear fog light indicator
(



P.259)

PCS warning light

*1, 2

(



P.291)

(green/whit

Cruise control indicator
(



P.331)

(green/whit

Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator (



P.320)

(green/whit

Speed Limiter indicator (if
equipped) (



P.336)

(green/whit

LDA indicator (



P.304)

LDA OFF indicator

(



P.304)

(green/whit

LTA indicator (



P.296)

BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators

(if equipped)

(



P.343, 353, 366)

Lexus parking assist-sensor
OFF indicator

(



P.358)

Driving assist information indi-
cator

*1, 2

(



P.343, 353)

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2-1. Instrument cluster

Vehi

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tus

info
rm

ation a

indi
cators



Drive mode indicators

: These lights come on when the power

switch is turned to ON to indicate that a

system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the hybrid system is
started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if the
lights do not come on, or turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

: This light comes on when the system is

turned off.

: This light illuminates on the outside rear

view mirrors.

: When the outside temperature is

approximately 3°C (37°F) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.

: This light illuminates on the front inte-

rior/personal lights.

: This light comes on when the stop lights

are illuminated by the operation of the
brake pedal or the driving assist system.

(flashes)

Slip indicator

(



P.427)

VSC OFF indicator

*1, 2

(



P.428)

“READY” indicator (



P.226)

Parking brake indicator
(



P.245)

Brake hold standby indicator

(



P.248)

Brake hold operated indicator

(



P.248)

EV indicator (



P.93)

Low outside temperature indi-
cator

(



P.112)

“PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator

(



P.45)

(green/whit

PDA indicator (if equipped)
(



P.310)

Stop light indicator

EV drive mode indicator
(RX350h only) (



P.230)

Eco drive mode indicator
(



P.422)

Sport mode indicator
(



P.422)

Customize mode indicator
(



P.422)

Trail Mode indicator (



P.423)

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Locations of gauges and meters (except F SPORT models)



Vehicles without a head-up display

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data and displays warning messages if a mal-
function occurs. (



P.120, 554)

Shift position/shift range
Outside temperature

Displays the ambient temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140°F).

Tachometer/Hybrid System Indicator/Speedometer

Tachometer: Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Hybrid System Indicator: Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level. (



P.117)

Depending on the selected drive mode or certain settings, the display will change.

Background color of driving mode

Background color changes according to the driving mode.

Clock

Automatically adjusts the time by using the GPS time information (GPS clock). For details,
refer to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature.

Gauges and meters

Meter display

B
C

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Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.118)



Vehicles with a head-up display

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature.

Outside temperature

Displays the ambient temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140°F).

Tachometer/Hybrid System Indicator/Analog speedometer

Tachometer: Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Hybrid System Indicator: Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level. (



P.117)

Depending on the selected drive mode or certain settings, the display will change.

Digital speedometer
Shift position/shift range
Clock

Automatically adjusts the time by using the GPS time information (GPS clock). For details,
refer to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Navigation system estimated time of arrival display (if equipped)

Displays the estimated time of arrival according to the navigation system.

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

Distance to empty

Displays the driving range with remaining fuel.

E
F

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Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data and displays warning messages if a mal-
function occurs. (



P.120, 554)

Background color of driving mode

Background color changes according to the driving mode.

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.118)

■

Locations of gauges and meters (F SPORT models)

Depending on the shift position or current drive mode, the meter displays or posi-
tion of some gauges will change.



Ring display state

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature.

Outside temperature

Displays the ambient temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140°F).

Tachometer/Hybrid System Indicator/Analog speedometer

Tachometer: Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
• Rev indicator
• Rev peak
Hybrid System Indicator: Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level. (



P.117)

Depending on the selected drive mode or certain settings, the display will change.

Digital speedometer
Shift position/shift range/gear position
Clock

E
F

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Automatically adjusts the time by using the GPS time information (GPS clock). For details,
refer to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Navigation system estimated time of arrival display (if equipped)

Displays the estimated time of arrival according to the navigation system.

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

Distance to empty

Displays the driving range with remaining fuel.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data and displays warning messages if a mal-
function occurs. (



P.120, 554)

Background color of driving mode

Background color changes according to the driving mode.

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.118)



Bar display state

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature.

Outside temperature

Displays the ambient temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140°F).

Tachometer/Hybrid System Indicator

Tachometer: Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
• Rev indicator
• Rev peak
Hybrid System Indicator: Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level. (



P.117)

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Depending on the selected drive mode or certain settings, the display will change.

Shift position/shift range/gear position/digital speedometer
Clock

Automatically adjusts the time by using the GPS time information (GPS clock). For details,
refer to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Navigation system estimated time of arrival display (if equipped)

Displays the estimated time of arrival according to the navigation system.

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

Distance to empty

Displays the driving range with remaining fuel.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data and displays warning messages if a mal-
function occurs. (



P.120, 554)

Background color of driving mode

Background color changes according to the driving mode.

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.118)

■

Rev indicator (F SPORT models)

When the engine speed reaches a set
speed or the red zone, the tachometer
will be highlighted.

The indicators will be displayed in amber
when the engine speed reaches a set
speed, and in red when the engine speed
reaches the red zone.
The engine speed at which the Rev indica-
tor is displayed can be changed on the
center display. (



P.623)



Ring display state



Bar display state

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Rev peak (F SPORT models)

When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds 4000 r/min, an afterimage of
the tachometer will be displayed at the
highest engine speed for approxi-
mately 1 second.



Ring display state



Bar display state

■

The meters and display illuminate when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Hybrid System Indicator

This illustration is for explanation only and

may differ depending on the specifications

of the vehicle.

Charge area

Shows regeneration

status.

Eco area

Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.

Power area

Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)

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.

●

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.

■

Engine speed

On hybrid electric 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.

■

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 20 km/h [12 mph])

• When the outside temperature has

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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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus

authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer.

■

Distance to empty

●

This distance is computed based on your

average fuel consumption. As a result,

the actual distance that can be driven

may differ from that displayed.

●

When only a small amount of fuel is

added to the tank, the display may not be

updated. When refueling, turn the power

switch off. If the vehicle is refueled with-

out turning the power switch off, the dis-

play may not be updated.

■

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.

■

Free/Open Source Software Informa-

tion

This product contains Free/Open Source

Software (FOSS). The license information

and/or the source code of such FOSS can

be found at the following URL.
https://www.denso.com/global/en/

opensource/meter/toyota/

■

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.

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 temper-

atures, the information 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

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); or “Engine Cool-

ant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place

See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the

multi-information display. In this case,

immediately stop the vehicle in a safe

place, and check the engine after it has

cooled completely. (



P.602)

Odometer and trip meter dis-
play

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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.

Depending on the current drive mode
or settings, the displays will change as
follows. Settings can be changed on
the center display. (



P.623)



Vehicles without a head-up display



Tachometer

The tachometer will be displayed in the fol-
lowing situations when the meter display
type setting is set to display type 1 or dis-
play type 3.
• When the tachometer setting is set to

always display the tachometer

• When the tachometer setting is set to

change according to the driving mode
and sport mode is selected



Hybrid System Indicator

The hybrid system indicator will be dis-
played in the following situations when the
meter display type setting is set to display

type 1 or display type 3.
• When the tachometer setting is set to

always display the hybrid system indica-
tor

• When the tachometer setting is set to

change according to the driving mode
and a driving mode other than sport
mode is selected



Speedometer

Always displayed.
The display will change between a digital
speedometer and/or analog speedometer
depending on the meter display type set-
ting.



Vehicles with a head-up display



Tachometer

Displayed when the meter display type set-
ting is set to display type 1.
F SPORT models: Also displayed in the fol-
lowing situations when the setting is set to
display type 3.
• When the tachometer setting is set to

always display the tachometer

• When the tachometer setting is set to

change according to the driving mode
and sport mode is selected



Hybrid System Indicator

always display the hybrid system indica-
tor

• When the tachometer setting is set to

change according to the driving mode
and a driving mode other than sport

Changing between the tachom-
eter/hybrid system indica-
tor/speedometer displays

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mode is selected



Speedometer

A digital speedometer is always displayed.
When the meter display type setting is set
to display type 2, an analog speedometer
will also be displayed.

The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.

Darker

Brighter

■

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 sur-

rounding area is bright

●

Night mode: When the tail lights are on

and the surrounding area is dark

■

Display area

A variety of driving-related information
can be displayed. Depending on the
situation, warning or advice pop-up
displays will also be displayed.



Vehicles without a head-up display

Content display area
Driving support system informa-
tion display area

When a menu icon other than

selected, if the driving support system
operates, the system operating state will be
displayed.



Vehicles with a head-up display

Navigation system-linked display

Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

Multi-information display

Displayed contents summary

A
B

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area (if equipped)

If the navigation system linked-display is
not displayed in the content display area,
route guidance will be displayed.

Driving support system informa-
tion display area

When driving support system information
is not displayed in the content display area,
if the driving support system operates, the
system operating state will be displayed.

Content display area

■

Items displayed in the content dis-
play area



Vehicles without a head-up display

By selecting menu icons on the
multi-information display, the following
items can be displayed.



Vehicles with a head-up display

The following items can be displayed.



Drive information 1



Drive information 2



Energy monitor/EV driving ratio



Audio system-linked display



Navigation system-linked display (if
equipped)



RX500h: Boost gauge/engine oil
temperature gauge/engine oil pres-
sure gauge



G-force



RX500h: Gear Position



Driving support system information
display



Blank (No items)

: Displayed on the head-up display when

the display mode is set to display the
maximum.

■

Liquid crystal display



P.118

Driving information display

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)

Audio system-linked display

Driving support system infor-
mation display

Warning message

WARNING

■

Caution for use while driving

●

When operating the multi-information

display while driving, pay extra atten-

tion to the safety of the area around the

vehicle.

●

Do not look continuously at the

multi-information display while driving

as you may fail to see pedestrians,

objects on the road, etc. ahead of the

vehicle.

■

The information display at low tem-

peratures



P.118

■

Cautions during setting up the dis-

play

As the hybrid system needs to be operat-

ing during setting up the display, ensure

that the vehicle is parked in a place with

adequate ventilation. In a closed area

such as a garage, exhaust gases includ-

ing harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may

collect and enter the vehicle. This may

lead to death or a serious health hazard.

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: If equipped

The content displayed will differ according to the driving conditions and display
mode of the head-up display. Depending on the situation, pop-up displays will also
be displayed.

Main display area

Displays the following items:
• Driving support system information display
• Hybrid System Indicator/Tachometer
• Compass (if equipped)

Driving information display area

Displays the following items:
• Speedometer
• Shift position/shift range/gear position

: Master warning icon

Displayed when a warning message is displayed.

Head-up display

The head-up display projects a variety of driving-related information and the
operating state of the driving support systems on the windshield.

System components

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■

Head-up display will operate when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Head-up display

The head-up display may seem dark or hard

to see when viewed through sunglasses,

especially polarized sunglasses. Adjust the

brightness of the head-up display or

remove your sunglasses.

■

The tachometer/hybrid system indica-

tor is displayed when

When the following conditions are met, the

tachometer or hybrid system indicator will

be displayed on the head-up display.

●

The head-up display is set to display the

maximum. (



P.623)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) is disabled.

(



P.294)

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) is disabled.

(



P.623)

●

The cruise control, selected by pressing

the driving assist mode select switch, is

canceled. (



P.332, 333)

Select

on the center display.

Select “Vehicle customise”.

Select “Head-up display”.

The following settings for the head-up dis-

play can be changed. (



P.623)



Display on/off



Display mode



Height



Brightness



Angle

WARNING

■

Before using the head-up display

●

Check that the position and brightness

of the head-up display image does not

interfere with safe driving. Incorrect

adjustment of the image’s position or

brightness may obstruct the driver’s

view and lead to an accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

●

Do not continuously look at the

head-up display while driving as you

may fail to see pedestrians, objects on

the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to components

●

Do not place any drinks near the

head-up display projector. If the pro-

jector gets wet, electrical malfunctions

may result.

●

Do not place anything on or put stick-

ers onto the head-up display projector.

Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-

play indications.

●

Do not touch the inside of the head-up

display projector or thrust sharp edges

or the like into the projector. Doing so

could cause mechanical malfunctions.

Changing settings of the
head-up display

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