LEXUS ES 300H (2019 year). Instruction

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Locations of gauges and meters

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

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P.73)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (

P.368)

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 temperature is 37°F (3°C)
or lower

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (

P.71)

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. (

P.75, 202)

Speedometer

Clock

Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the center panel. (

P.272)

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Gauges and meters

Meter display

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Shift position and shift range (

P.141)

Odometer and trip meter display (

P.72)

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Hybrid System Indicator

Charge area

Shows regeneration

status.

Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery).

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.

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.

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 cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.

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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.

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Hybrid System Indicator is displayed

when

The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in

the following situations:

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The shift lever is in D or S.

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The hybrid system is started.

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Outside temperature display

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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.)

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When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system

may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle

to your Lexus dealer.

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Liquid crystal display

P.74

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Customization

The gauges and meters can be customized

of the multi-information display.

(

P.75)

WARNING

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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 information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display

changes may be delayed.

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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.

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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.

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Pop-up display

Distance until the next engine oil
change will displayed when a warning
message indicating that oil mainte-
nance should be performed soon or is
required is displayed.

The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.

Darker

Brighter

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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

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 brak-

ing and possibly an accident resulting in

death or injury.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the engine and

its components

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Do not let the indicator needle of the

tachometer enter the red zone, which

indicates the maximum engine speed.

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The engine may be overheating if the

engine coolant temperature gauge is

in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-

diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,

and check the engine after it has

cooled completely. (

P.388)

Odometer and trip meter dis-
play

Changing the instrument panel
light brightness

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changes between day mode and night

mode.

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Day mode: When the tail lights are off or

when the tail lights are on but the sur-

rounding area is bright

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Night mode: When the tail lights are on

and the surrounding area is dark

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Display

By selecting menu icons on the multi-
information display, a variety of driving-
related information can be displayed.
The multi-information display can also
be used to change display settings and
other vehicle settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up
displays are also displayed in certain
situations.

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Menu icons

The menu icons will be displayed by
pressing

of the meter con-

trol switches.

Multi-information display

Display and menu icons

Driving information display
(

P.74)

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped) (

P.75)

Audio system-linked display
(

P.75)

Driving support system infor-
mation display (

P.75)

Warning message display
(

P.368)

Settings display (

P.75)

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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.

The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches.

: Select menu icons

: Change displayed con-

tent, scroll up/down the screen and
move the cursor up/down

Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset

Return to the previous screen

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Display items

Press

of the meter control

switches and select

. Then press

to display the following items:

 Drive information 1
 Drive information 2
 Energy monitor (

P.81)

 Tire pressure (

P.328)

 Display off

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Drive information 1/Drive infor-
mation 2

Displays drive information such as the
following:

Use the displayed values as a reference
only.

 Drive information 1

• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset)

 Drive information 2

• Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)

Displayed items (listed below) can be
changed on

. (

P.75)

 Current fuel consumption

Bar type: Displays instantaneous current
fuel consumption

 Average fuel economy

After reset: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since the display was reset

After start: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since hybrid system start
After refuel: Displays average fuel con-

WARNING

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Caution for use while driving

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When operating the multi-information

display while driving, pay extra atten-

tion to the safety of the area around the

vehicle.

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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.

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The information display at low tem-

peratures

P.71

Changing the meter display

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sumption since refuel

 Average vehicle speed

After reset: Displays average vehicle
speed since the display was reset

After start: Displays average vehicle speed
since hybrid system start

 Elapsed time

After reset: Displays elapsed time since the
display was reset

After start: Displays elapsed time since
hybrid system start

 Distance

Driving range: Displays driving range with
remaining fuel

*2, 3

After start: Displays the distance driven
since hybrid system start

 Other

Blank: No item

: To reset, display the desired item and

press and hold “OK” of the meter con-
trol switches.

: 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 without
turning the power switch off, the display
may not be updated.

Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.

 Route guidance to destination
 Compass display (heading-up dis-

play)

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Route guidance to destination display

When the route guidance to destination

display is enabled on the head-up display, it

will not be displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display. (

P.78)

Select to enable selection of an audio
source or track on the meter using the
meter control switches.

Select to display the operational status
of the following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (

P.176)

 Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range (

P.187)

 RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if

equipped) (

P.185)

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Meter display settings that can be
changed

 Language

Select to change the language displayed.

 Units

Select to change the units of measure dis-
played.

 Speedometer display

Select to set the display of the speedome-
ter to digital/analog/both digital and ana-

Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)

Audio system-linked display

Driving support system informa-
tion display

Settings display

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 Drive information 1/Drive informa-

tion 2

Select to select up to 2 items (

P.74) that

will be displayed on each Drive information
screen (Drive information 1 screen and
Drive information 2 screen) respectively.

 Clock

Select to switch between 12-hour display
and 24-hour display.

 Pop-up display

Select to enable/disable pop-up displays
for each relevant system.

 Accent color

Select to change the accent color on the
screen, such as the cursor color.

 Tachometer setting

Select to set the display of the Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator or tachometer for each driv-
ing mode.

 EV indicator

Select to enable/disable the EV indicator.

 Default setting

Select to reset the meter display settings to
the default setting.

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Vehicle functions and settings that
can be changed

P.412

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Suspension of the settings display

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Some settings cannot be changed while

driving. When changing settings, park

the vehicle in a safe place.

●

If a warning message is displayed, opera-

tion of the settings display will be sus-

pended.

Displays suggestions to the driver in
the following situations. To select a
response to a displayed suggestion,
use the meter control switches.

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Suggestion to turn off the head-
lights

If the headlights are left on for a certain
amount of time with the headlight
switch in

after the power switch

has been turned off, a suggestion mes-
sage will be displayed asking if you
wish to turn the headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select “Yes”.

If a front door is opened after the power
switch is turned off, this suggestion mes-
sage will not be displayed.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(

P.412)

WARNING

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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.

NOTICE

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During setting up the display

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,

ensure that the hybrid system is operat-

ing while setting up the display features.

Suggestion function

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: If equipped

Illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and may differ from the image that is
actually displayed by the head-up display.

Driving support system display area (

P.79)

Navigation system-linked display area (if equipped)

Displays the following items which are linked to the navigation system:
• Route guidance to destination
• Street name
• Compass (heading-up display)

Driving information display area

Displays the following items:
• Speed limit of the current road (linked to the navigation system) (U.S.A. only)
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) display (if equipped) (

P.185)

• Speedometer
• Shift position and shift range (

P.139)

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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Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer display area (

P.80)

Head-up display switch

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Head-up display will operate when

The power switch is in ON mode.

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When using the 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.

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Street name display

Only street names which are included in the

map data will be displayed.

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Enabling/disabling the head-up dis-
play

Press the Head-up display switch.

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Changing settings of the head-up
display

The following settings can be changed
on

of the multi-information display.

(

P.73)

 Brightness and vertical position of

the head-up display

Select to adjust the brightness or vertical
position of the head-up display.

 Hybrid System Indicator/tachome-

ter

Select to display the Hybrid System Indica-
tor, tachometer or no content.

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WARNING

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When using the head-up display

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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.

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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

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Head-up display projector

●

Do not place any drinks near the head-

up display projector. If the projector

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 mal-

functions.

Using the head-up display

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 Display content

Select to enable/disable the following
items:
• Route guidance to destination/street

name

• Driving support system display

• Compass (heading-up display)
• Audio system operation status

: Make sure to enable this display when

using the driving support systems

 Display angle

Select to adjust the angle of the head-up
display.

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Enabling/disabling of the head-up dis-

play

If the head-up display is disabled, it will

remain disabled when the power switch is

turned off then back to ON mode.

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Display brightness

The brightness of the head-up display can
be adjusted on

of the multi-information

display. Also, it is automatically adjusted

according to the ambient brightness.

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Head-up display automatic position

adjustment

If the display position is recorded into mem-

ory, the head-up display will be automati-

cally adjusted to the desired position.

(

P.110)

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When the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected

The customize settings of the head-up dis-

play will be reset.

Displays the operational status of the
following systems:
 LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (

P.176)

 Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range (

P.187)

Details of content displayed on the head-
up display may differ from that displayed
on the multi-information display. For
details, refer to the explanation of each sys-
tem.

Pop-up displays for the following sys-
tems will be displayed when necessary.

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Driving support systems

Displays a warning/suggestion/advice

WARNING

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Caution for changing settings of the

head-up display

As the hybrid system needs to be operat-

ing while changing the settings of the

head-up display, ensure that the vehicle

is parked in a place with adequate venti-

lation. In a closed area such as a garage,

exhaust gases including harmful carbon

monoxide (CO) may collect and enter

the vehicle. This may lead to death or a

serious health hazard.

NOTICE

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When changing the settings of the

head-up display

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge,

ensure that the hybrid system is operat-

ing while the changing the settings of the

head-up display.

Driving support system display
area

Pop-up display

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message or the operating state of a rel-
evant system.
 PCS (Pre-Collision System)

(

P.169)

 Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)

(

P.205)

 Parking Support Brake function

(static objects) (if equipped)
(

P.224)

 Brake Override System (

P.126)

 Drive-Start Control (

P.127)

Details of content displayed on the head-
up display may differ from that displayed
on the multi-information display. For
details, refer to the explanation of each sys-
tem.

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icons

These icons are linked to the multi-
information display

: Master warning icon

Displayed when a warning message is dis-
played on the multi-information display.
(

P.368)

: Information icon

Displayed when a suggestion pop-up dis-
play (

P.76) or advice pop-up display is

displayed on the multi-information display.

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Warning message

Some warning messages are displayed
when necessary, according to certain
conditions.

Details of content displayed on the head-
up display may differ from that displayed
on the multi-information display.

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Audio system operation status

Displayed when an audio remote con-

trol switch on the steering wheel is
operated.

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Hands-free system status

Displayed when the hands-free system
is operated.

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When a pop-up display is displayed

When a pop-up display is displayed, a cur-

rent display may no longer be displayed. In

this case, the display will return after the

pop-up display disappears.

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Hybrid System Indicator

Charge area

Hybrid Eco area

Eco area

Power area

Displayed content is the same as that dis-
played on the meter (Hybrid System Indi-
cator). For details, refer to P.71.

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Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolu-
tions per minute.

Hybrid System Indica-
tor/tachometer display area

A
B
C
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Multi-information display

Center Display

Meter control switches

“MENU” button

Touchpad



Center Display

Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, and then select

on the menu

screen.

If the “Trip Information” or “History” screen is displayed, select “Energy”.



Multi-information display

Press

of the meter control switches and select

, and then press

to select the energy monitor display.

Energy monitor/consump-
tion screen

You can view the status of your
hybrid system and fuel consump-
tion information on the multi-infor-
mation display and Center Display.
12.3-inch display model: The
energy monitor or consumption
screen can be displayed on the side
display.

System components

A
B
C
D

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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status



Center Display

Low

High

When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)

Center Display

Multi-information display

When there is no energy flow

Center Display

Multi-information display

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B

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Multi-information display

Low

High

These images are examples only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select

on the

screen, and then select “Trip Informa-
tion” or “History”.

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Trip information

If a screen other than “Trip Information”
is displayed, select “Trip Information”.

Resetting the consumption data

Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes

Current fuel consumption

Regenerated energy in the past 15

minutes

One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up to 5
symbols are shown.

Average vehicle speed since the
hybrid system was started.

Elapsed time since the hybrid sys-
tem was started.

Cruising range

Average fuel consumption for the past 15
minutes is divided by color into past aver-
ages and averages attained since the
power switch was last turned to ON mode.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

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History

If a screen other than “History” is dis-
played, select “History”.

Best recorded fuel consumption

Latest fuel consumption

Previous fuel consumption record

Resetting the history data

Updating the latest fuel consump-
tion data

The average fuel consumption history is
divided by color into past averages and the
average fuel consumption since the last
updated. Use the displayed average fuel

Consumption

A
B

C
D

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B
C
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consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.

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Updating the history data

Update the latest fuel consumption by

selecting “Clip” to measure the current fuel

consumption again.

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Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be deleted

by selecting “Clear”.

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Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance

that can be driven with the quantity of fuel

remaining.
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.

Display the vehicle information on the
side display (

P.249), and then select

to display the desired

screen.

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Trip information (type A)

Displays the average fuel consumption
and regenerated energy for the past 10
minutes in 1 minute intervals, as well as
the cruising range.

The image is an example only, and may

vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.

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Trip information (type B)

Displays the cruising range, latest fuel
consumption and the amount of time
elapsed since the hybrid system was
started.

The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.

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History

Displays the average fuel consumption
and highest fuel consumption.

The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.

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Energy monitor

Displays the hybrid system operation

Using the side display (12.3-inch
display model)

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