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103 2. Instrument cluster 2 In st ru m en t cl us te r ● Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is in other than the sport mode. ● By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be achieved. ● Charge area indicates regeneration * status. Regenerated energy will be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery). * : When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy. ■ Tachometer (if equipped) The tachometer is displayed when the driving mode is in the sport mode. ■ ECO lamp and SPORT lamp (if equipped) ● When sport mode is selected, the SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate. ● When all of the following conditions are satisfied and the Eco-friendly driving, the ECO lamp (blue) will illuminate: • Either normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected, and EV drive mode is not in use ( P. 269, 368) • The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or below. ■ 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. ■ 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 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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. ■ Customization Settings (e.g. on/off operation of the ECO lamp) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 742) NOTICE ■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components ● Vehicles with tachometer: 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 high coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 722) |