Lexus ES: Gauges and meters

Meter display

■ Locations of gauges and meters

The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of the vehicle.

1. Multi-information display
   Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data
   Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs
2. Outside temperature
   Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40ºF (-40ºC) to 122ºF (50ºC)
   Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37ºF (3ºC) or lower
3. Hybrid System Indicator
   Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level
   This display changes to a tachometer depending on the driving mode, and can be set to show the tachometer in any driving mode on the settings display.
4. Speedometer
5. Clock
   Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel.
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
   Displays the engine coolant temperature
7. Fuel gauge
   Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
8. Shift position and shift range
9. Odometer and trip meter display

■ Hybrid System Indicator

1. Charge area
   Shows regeneration* status.
   Regenerated energy will be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
2. 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.
3. Eco area
   Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
   By keeping the bar display within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be achieved.
4. Power area
   Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power driving etc.)

*: When used in this manual, regeneration refers to the conversion of energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.

■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.

■Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in the following situations:

• The shift lever is in D or S.
• The hybrid system is started.

■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 system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.

■Customization The gauges and meters can be customized on of the multi-information display.

WARNING

■The information display at low temperatures Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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 braking 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, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.

Odometer and trip meter display

■ 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 displayed, pressing and holding the switch will reset the trip meter.

■ Pop-up display Distance until the next engine oil change will be displayed when a warning message indicating that oil maintenance should be performed soon or is required is displayed.

Changing the instrument panel light brightness

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

1. Darker
2. Brighter

■Brightness of the meter lights (day mode and night mode) The brightness of the meter lights can be adjusted individually.

In the following situations, the 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 surrounding area is bright
• Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark

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