LEXUS RX 450HL (2019 year). Instruction

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Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system power output or regeneration level (

P. 99)

This display changes to a tachometer depending on the drive mode, and can be set

to show the tachometer in any drive mode on the settings display. (

P. 108)

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. 101)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P. 667)

Clock

Vehicles with a navigation system:

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

P. 548)

Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system:
Time displayed on the clock can be adjusted on

of the multi-information dis-

play. (

P. 108)

Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position display

(

P. 246)

Odometer and trip meter

(

P. 115)

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Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine speed 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. 108)

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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

• 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. 100

Instrument panel light control

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The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.

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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 stop and restart under various conditions.
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.)

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Depending on the selected driving mode, the Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer

will be displayed. The Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer can be set to always be
displayed on

of the multi-information display. (

P. 108)

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The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in the following situations:
• When the tachometer setting is set to change 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

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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.

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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



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. 108)

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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.

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Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meters is changed 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 surrounding

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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Outside temperature display

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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.)

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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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Clock settings screen (vehicles with a navigation system only)
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.

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 108)

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, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the

engine after it has cooled completely. (

P. 702)

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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related
data, such as the current outside temperature. 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 outside temperature and clock are displayed.

• Menu icons (

P. 104)

• Outside temperature (

P. 96)

• Clock (

P. 96)

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. 104)

• Suggestion function (

P. 116)

• Warning message (

P. 702)

Indicator/shift position display area

Displays the following items:

• Indicators (

P. 90)

• Shift position display (

P. 246)

Multi-information display

Summary of functions

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Odometer/trip meter display area (

P. 115)

Displays the following items:

• Odometer/trip meter
•

Distance until next engine oil change

Meter control switches (

P. 103)

“ODO/TRIP” switch (

P. 104)



F SPORT models

Outside temperature (

P. 96)

Menu icons (

P. 104)

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. 104)

• Suggestion function (

P. 116)

• Warning message (

P. 702)

Indicators/clock

• Indicators (

P. 90)

• Clock (

P. 96)

Shift position display (

P. 246)

Odometer/trip meter display area (

P. 115)

Displays the following items:

• Odometer/trip meter
•

Distance until next engine oil change

Meter control switches (

P. 103)

“ODO/TRIP” switch (

P. 104)

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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

Pressing and holding the switch will display the first screen of the selected menu

icon.

Press: Display the top screen
Press and hold: Register current screen as the top screen

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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, the drive information screen will be dis-

played.

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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 resettable, a message will be displayed asking

which item(s) to reset.

Using the multi-information display

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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. 105)

Select to display various drive data.

Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.

• Route guidance

• Compass display (heading-up display)

Audio system-linked display

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

control switches.

Driving assist system information

Select to display the operational status of the following systems:

• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (

P. 306)

• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (

P. 297)

Warning message display (

P. 702)

Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is

detected.

Settings display (

P. 108)

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:

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Drive information 1

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

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Drive information 2

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

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Drive information 3

• Average fuel economy (after refuel)
• Elapsed time (after start)

Displayed items (listed below) can be changed on

. (

P. 108)

Drive information (

)

Item

Content

Current fuel consumption

Displays instantaneous current fuel consumption

Average fuel

economy

After reset

Displays average fuel consumption since the dis-
play was reset

1, 2

After start

Displays average fuel consumption since hybrid
system start

After refuel

Displays average fuel consumption since refuel

2, 3

Average

vehicle

speed

After reset

Displays average vehicle speed since the display
was reset

After start

Displays average vehicle speed since hybrid sys-

tem 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

3, 4

After start

Displays drive distance since vehicle start

Other

Blank

No item

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: Resetting:

P. 103

: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a reference.

: 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.

: 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.

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Energy monitor
P. 124

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Sway warning
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver’s attention level, and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more the driver may need to rest.

This display is a part of the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system. The display is

enabled when the operating conditions of the vehicle sway warning are met.

(

P. 297)

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AWD Control
Displays the driving force applied to each wheel using segments.
The greater the number of segments displayed, the greater the driving force
applied.

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G-force (if equipped)
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehicle.
Also displays, around the periphery of the G-force display, the left and right
steering amount, accelerator pedal input, and brake fluid pressure.

Acceleration G-force on the
vehicle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Steering amount

This display is intended for use as a guideline. Depending on factors such as the

road surface condition, temperature and vehicle speed, the display may not show

the actual condition of the vehicle.

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Resetting the record of maximum G-forces
Press and hold

to reset the record.

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Peak hold function
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are generated, the G-force value
display will turn amber and be held for 2 seconds.

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Tire pressure
P. 612

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Units (if equipped)
The units of measure used can be changed while driving.

Unlike the units setting performed on

, the units setting performed on

can

be changed while driving.

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Blank (No items)
Displays no drive information contents.

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Changing settings

Use the meter control switches on the steering wheel to change settings.

Press

select .

Operate the switches to select a desired item.
Change the setting by referring to the message displayed on the screen.

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Setting items

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LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (

P. 297)

The following LKA system settings can be changed:

: If the lane centering function is enabled/disabled, steering wheel assistance will also

be enabled/disabled accordingly.

: If the steering wheel assistance is disabled, lane centering function will also be dis-

abled automatically.

Settings display (

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Item

Settings

Details

Lane center tracing

Select to enable/disable the lane cen-
tering function.

Off

Steering assist

Select to enable/disable steering
wheel assistance.

Off

Alert

Select to set a vibrator or buzzer as

the notification method used to warn

the driver.

Alert sensitivity

High

Select to set the warning sensitivity.

Normal

Sway warning

Select to enable/disable the vehicle

sway warning.

Off

Sway sensitivity

High

Select to set the vehicle sway warning

sensitivity.

Medium

Low

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PCS (Pre-Collision System) (

P. 286)

The following pre-collision system settings can be changed:

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped) (

P. 319)

The following Blind Spot Monitor settings can be changed:

: The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function can be enabled/disabled only when the Blind

Spot Monitor function is enabled.

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Intuitive parking assist (if equipped) (

P. 332)

Item

Settings

Details

PCS

Select to enable/disable the pre-colli-

sion system.

Off

Warning sensitivity

Select to change the warning timing.

Item

Settings

Details

BSM

Select to enable/disable the Blind

Spot Monitor function.

Off

RCTA

Select to enable/disable the Rear

Cross Traffic Alert function.

Off

Item

Settings

Details

Intuitive parking assist

Select to enable/disable the intuitive

parking assist.

Off

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ICS (Intelligent Clearance Sonar) (if equipped) (

P. 342)

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HUD (Head-up display) (if equipped) (

P. 118)

The following head-up display settings can be changed:

Item

Settings

Details

ICS

Select to enable/disable the Intelli-

gent Clearance Sonar system.

Off

Item

Settings

Details

Brightness/Position

Select to adjust the brightness/posi-

tion of the head-up display.
• Press the

switch to adjust

the display brightness.

• Press the

switch to adjust

the display position.

Gauge information

No display

Select to set the content displayed on

the head-up display.

Hybrid System Indi-

cator

Tachometer

Driving support

Navigation system

(if equipped)

Select to enable/disable head-up dis-

play content.

Driving Assist

(if equipped)

Compass

(if equipped)

Audio system

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Clock (on the multi-information display) (

P. 96)



Vehicles with a navigation system

The following clock setting can be changed:



Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system

The following clock settings can be changed:

Press the

switch to select an item and then press the

switch to

change the setting or adjust the time.

Item

Settings

Details

Display mode

12-hour display

Select to set the display mode of the

clock.

24-hour display

Item

Settings

Details

Display mode

12-hour display

Select to set the display mode of the

clock.

24-hour display

Adjust time

Select to adjust the hour/minute.

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