Lexus NX250 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 19

K

Background color of driving mode

Background color changes according to the driving mode.

L

Distance to empty

Displays the driving range with remaining fuel.

INFORMATION

■

The meters and display illuminate when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

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.

■

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 engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the
engine switch off, the display 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 Information

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/

WARNING

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.

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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 the engine or components from being damaged, observe the following
precautions.

●

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 Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual"
is shown on the multiinformation display. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.

 Related Links 

Customizable features(P. 703)

Changing between the tachometer/speedometer displays

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

■

Vehicles without a head-up display

●

Tachometer

Displayed when the meter display type setting is set to display type 1 or display type 3.

●

Speedometer

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

■

Vehicles with a head-up display

●

Tachometer

Displayed when the meter display type setting is set to display type 1.
F SPORT models: Also displayed when set to display type 3.

●

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.

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 Related Links 

Customizable features(P. 703)

Changing the distance driven display/resetting the distance driven

The display can be changed between the following 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.

Each time the 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.

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Gauges and meters (F SPORT models)

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

▶ 

Ring display state

A

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

B

Clock

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

C

Navigation system estimated time of arrival display

*

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

D

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

●

Rev indicator

●

Rev peak

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

E

Shift position/shift range/gear position

F

Digital speedometer

G

Outside temperature

Displays the ambient temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F
(50°C).

H

Fuel gauge

* : 

If equipped

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Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

I

Odometer and trip meter display

J

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data and displays warning messages if a
malfunction occurs.

K

Background color of driving mode

Background color changes according to the driving mode.

L

Distance to empty

Displays the driving range with remaining fuel.

▶ 

Bar display state

A

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

B

Clock

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

C

Navigation system estimated time of arrival display

*

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

D

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

●

Rev indicator

●

Rev peak

E

Shift position/shift range/gear position/digital speedometer

F

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).

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G

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

H

Odometer and trip meter display

I

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data and displays warning messages if a
malfunction occurs .

J

Background color of driving mode

Background color changes according to the driving mode.

K

Distance to empty

Displays the driving range with remaining fuel.

INFORMATION

■

The meters and display illuminate when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

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.

■

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 engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the
engine switch off, the display 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 Information

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/

5-1. Functions and displays of the meter

322

WARNING

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.
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 the engine or components from being damaged, observe the following
precautions.

●

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 Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual"
is shown on the multiinformation display. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.

 Related Links 

Changing between the tachometer/speedometer displays(P. 318)
Changing the distance driven display/resetting the distance driven(P. 319)
Customizable features(P. 703)

Rev indicator/Rev peak display

■

Rev indicator

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 indicator is displayed can be changed on the
center display.

■

Rev peak

When the engine speed reaches or exceeds 5000 rpm, an afterimage of the
tachometer will be displayed at the highest engine speed for approximately 1
second.

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Functions of the displays

Multi-information display (vehicles without a head-up display)

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

■

Display area

 

A

Content display area

B

Driving support system information display
area

■

Items displayed in the content display area

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

●

Driving information display

●

Navigation system-linked display

*

●

Audio system-linked display

●

Driving support system information display

●

Warning message

INFORMATION

■

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.

* : 

If equipped

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WARNING

■

Caution for use while driving

●

When operating the multi-information display while driving, pay extra attention 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 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.
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.

■

Cautions during setting up the display

As the engine needs to be running 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 including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This
may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting up the
display features.

 Related Links 

Displayed content(P. 331)
Changing the instrument panel light brightness(P. 341)

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Multi-information display (vehicles with a head-up display)

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

■

Display area

 

A

Driving support system information display
area

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

B

Navigation system-linked display area

*

If the navigation system linked-display is not dis-
played in the content display area, route guid-
ance will be displayed.

C

Content display area

■

Items displayed in the content display area

The following items can be displayed.

●

Drive information 1

●

Drive information 2

●

Eco Driving Indicator

●

Audio system-linked display

●

Navigation system-linked display

**1

●

Boost gauge/engine oil temperature gauge/engine oil pressure gauge

*

●

G-force

●

Gear Position

●

Driving support system information display

*1

●

Blank (No items)

INFORMATION

■

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.

* : 

If equipped

*1 : 

Displayed on the head-up display when the display mode is set to display the maxi-

mum.

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WARNING

■

Caution for use while driving

●

When operating the multi-information display while driving, pay extra attention 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 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.
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.

■

Cautions during setting up the display

As the engine needs to be running 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 including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This
may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting up the
display features.

 Related Links 

Displayed content(P. 331)
Changing the instrument panel light brightness(P. 341)

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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.
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.

A

Main display area

Displays the following items:

●

Driving support system information display

●

Tachometer/Eco Driving Indicator

●

Compass

*

●

Speed limit of the current road (linked to the navigation system) (U.S.A. only)

B

Driving information display area

Displays the following items:

●

Speedometer

●

Shift position/shift range/gear position

C

 : Master warning icon

Displayed when a warning message is displayed.

INFORMATION

■

Head-up display will operate when

The engine switch is in ON.

* : 

If equipped

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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.

WARNING

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

Observe the following precautions.

●

Do not place any drinks near the head-up display
projector. If the projector gets wet, electrical mal-
functions may result.

●

Do not place anything on or put stickers onto the head-up display projector.
Doing so could interrupt head-up display 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.

 Related Links 

Changing between the tachometer/speedometer displays(P. 318)
Displayed content(P. 331)
Changing settings for the head-up display(P. 342)
Customizable features(P. 703)

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Displayed content

Operating the meters/displays

 

▶ 

Vehicles without a head-up display

A

 /

 : Select menu icons

 /

 : Change displayed content, scroll

up/down the screen and move the cursor
up/down

B

Enter/Set

C

Return to the previous screen

D

Start/receive call

Linked with the hands-free system, sending or
receiving call is displayed. For details regarding
the hands-free system, refer to the "MULTIME-
DIA OWNER'S MANUAL".

▶ 

Vehicles with a head-up display

A

The function of each switch differs depending on the conditions and settings.

When a switch is touched, the function of each switch is displayed on the head-up dis-
play. If the head-up display is off, the functions will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
Also, preferred functions for each switch can be set on the center display.

B

Each time this switch is pressed, the functions will change.

C

Switch icon display

The icon of each switch will be displayed. The touched switch will be highlighted. (

 )

D

Switch function guide display

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The function guide for the touched switch will be displayed.

INFORMATION

■

If the steering wheel switches do not respond when touched

●

It is easier to make the steering wheel switches respond by moving your thumb while
touching them.

●

If the surface of a steering wheel switch is dirty, turn the engine switch off and then
clean the switches.

●

By turning winter glove mode on, the sensitivity of the switch sensors can be increased.

 Related Links 

Customizable features(P. 703)

Switching the display of the multi-information display (vehicles without a
head-up display)

●

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control switch.

Switching driving information (vehicles without a head-up display)

●

Press the 

 or 

 meter control switch to select 

 . Then press 

 or 

 .

Switching the display of the multi-information display (vehicles with a head-
up display)

INFORMATION

■

Switching with the steering wheel switches

If 

 /

 is set as a favorite steering wheel switch function, the display can be

switched by pushing 

 or 

 .

1

Select 

 on the center display.

2

Select [Vehicle customize].

3

Select [Meter].

4

Select 

 or 

 of "Display switching".

The display changes each time the switch is selected.

Display of drive information

Driving related information is displayed on the following displays.

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●

Multi-information display

●

Head-up display

*

●

Center display

The items displayed will differ depending on the display.

Drive information 1

The following items can be displayed on the multi-information display.
Use the displayed values as a reference only.

●

Current fuel consumption

Displays instantaneous current fuel consumption

●

Average fuel consumption

Drive information 2

The following items can be displayed on the multi-information display.

●

Average vehicle speed

●

Total driving time

Drive information 3 (vehicles without a head-up display)

The following items can be displayed on the multi-information display.

●

Distance to empty

Displays the driving range with remaining fuel.

●

Average fuel economy since starting

Displays the average fuel consumption since starting.

INFORMATION

■

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 engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the
engine switch off, the display may not be updated.

Eco Driving Indicator

Eco Driving Indicator can be displayed on the multi-information display and the
head-up display

*

.

* : 

If equipped

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