Lexus TX500H (2024 year). Manual in english - page 2

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1-2. Child safety

WARNING

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If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the 

security of the child restraint system.

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1-3.Emergency assistance

Microphone

LED light indicators
“SOS” button

Subscribers have the following Safety 
Connect services available:



Automatic Collision Notification

*

Helps drivers receive necessary response 
from emergency service providers. 
(



P.58)

*

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2



Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft. 
(



P.58)



Emergency Assistance Button 
(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-center sup-
port. (



P.58)



Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. (



P.58)

After you have signed the Telematics 
Subscription Service Agreement and 
are enrolled, you can begin receiving 
services.
A variety of subscription terms is avail-
able for purchase. Contact your Lexus 
dealer, call the following or push the 
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.



The United States

1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)



Canada

Safety Connect

Safety Connect is a subscrip-
tion-based telematics service that 
uses Global Positioning System 
(GPS) data and embedded cellular 
technology to provide safety and 
security features to subscribers. 
Safety Connect is supported by 
Lexus’ designated response center, 
which operates 24 hours per day, 7 
days per week.

Safety Connect service is available 
by subscription on select, telemat-
ics hardware-equipped vehicles.

By using the Safety Connect ser-
vice, you are agreeing to be bound 
by the Telematics Subscription Ser-
vice Agreement and its Terms and 
Conditions, as in effect and 
amended from time to time, a cur-
rent copy of which is available at 
Lexus.com. All use of the Safety 
Connect service is subject to such 
then-applicable Terms and Condi-
tions.

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Services

Subscription

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1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)



Puerto Rico

1-877-539-8777

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Safety Connect Services Information

●

Phone calls using the vehicles Blue-
tooth

®

 technology will not be possible 

during Safety Connect.

●

Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 

2009 on select Lexus models (in the 

contiguous United States only). Contact 

with the Safety Connect response center 

is dependent upon the telematics device 

being in operative condition, cellular con-

nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-

nal reception, which can limit the ability to 

reach the response center or receive 

emergency service support. Enrollment 

and Telematics Subscription Service 

Agreement required. A variety of sub-

scription terms is available; charges vary 

by subscription term selected and loca-

tion.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle 

Location will function in the United 

States, including Hawaii and Alaska, 

Puerto Rico and in Canada, and 

Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-

tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and 

in Canada.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and 

Enhanced Road Assistance will not func-

tion in the United States Virgin Islands. 

For vehicles first sold in the USVI, no 

Safety Connect services will function in 

and outside the United States Virgin 

Islands.

●

Safety Connect services are not subject 

to section 255 of the Telecommunica-

tions Act and the device is not TTY com-

patible.

■

Languages

The Safety Connect response center will 

offer support in multiple languages. The 

Safety Connect system will offer voice 

prompts in English, Spanish, and French. 

Please indicate your language of choice 

when enrolling.

■

When contacting the response center

You may be unable to contact the response 

center if the network is busy.

■

Free/Open Source Software Informa-

tion

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://opensource.lge.com/osSch/

list?types=ALL&search=TL21BNU

When the power switch is turned to 
ON, the red indicator light comes on 
for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, 
the green indicator light comes on, 
indicating that the service isactive.
The following indicator light patterns 
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:



Green indicator light on = Active 
service



Green indicator light flashing = 
Safety Connect call in process



Red indicator light (except at vehi-
cle start-up) = System malfunction 
(contact your Lexus dealer)



No indicator light (off) = Safety 
Connect service not active

■

Automatic Collision Notification

In case of either airbag deployment or 
severe rear-end collision, the system is 
designed to automatically call the 

Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators

Safety Connect services

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response center. The responding agent 
receives the vehicle’s location and 
attempts to speak with the vehicle 
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to 
communicate, the agent automatically 
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services 
provider to describe the situation, and 
requests that assistance be sent to the 
location.

■

Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect 
can work with local authorities to assist 
them in locating and recovering the 
vehicle. After filing a police report, call 
the Safety Connect response center at 
1-800-25-LEXUS 
(1-800-255-3987) in the United 
States, 1-877-539-8777 in Puerto 
Rico or 1-800-265-3987 in Canada, 
and follow the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle, 
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle 
location data may, under certain cir-
cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further 
information is available at Lexus.com.

■

Emergency Assistance Button 
(“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on the 
road, push the “SOS” button to reach 
the Safety Connect response center. 
The answering agent will determine 
your vehicle’s location, assess the 
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, 
tell the response-center agent that you are 
not experiencing an emergency.

■

Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds 
GPS data to the already included war-
ranty-based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect 
response-center agent, who can help 
with a wide range of needs, such as: 
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a 
description of the Roadside Assistance 
services and their limitations, please 
see the Safety Connect Terms and 
Conditions, which are available at 
Lexus.com.

Important! Read this information about 
exposure to radio frequency signals 
before using Safety Connect;
The Safety Connect system installed in 
your vehicle is a low-power radio trans-
mitter and receiver. It receives and also 
sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Commu-
nications Commission (FCC) adopted 
RF exposure guidelines with safety lev-
els for mobile wireless phones. Those 
guidelines are consistent with the 
safety standards previously set by the 
following U.S. and international stan-
dards bodies.



ANSI (American National Stan-
dards Institute) C95.1 [1992]

Safety information for Safety 
Connect

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

NCRP (National Council on Radia-
tion Protection and Measurement) 
Report 86 [1986]



ICNIRP (International Commission 
on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protec-
tion) [1996]

Those standards were based on com-
prehensive and periodic evaluations of 
the relevant scientific literature. Over 
120 scientists, engineers, and physi-
cians from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and industries 
reviewed the available body of 
research to develop the ANSI Stan-
dard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect com-
plies with the FCC guidelines in addi-
tion to those standards.

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1-4.Hybrid system

The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.

Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)

■

When stopped/during start off

The gasoline engine stops

*

 when the 

vehicle is stopped. During start off, the 
electric motor (traction motor) drives 
the vehicle. At slow speeds or when 
traveling down a gentle slope, the 
engine is stopped

*

 and the electric 

motor (traction motor) is used.

*

: When the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) requires charging or the engine is 
warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will 
not automatically stop. (



P.62)

■

During normal driving

The gasoline engine is predominantly 
used. The electric motor (traction 
motor) charges the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) as necessary.
Depending on the driving conditions, 
the rear electric motor (traction motor) 

Hybrid system features

Your vehicle is a hybrid electric vehicle. It has characteristics different from 
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics 
of your vehicle, and operate it with care.

The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric motor 
(traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and 
reducing exhaust emissions.

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is powered by the front electric motor 
(traction motor) to drive the rear 
wheels.

■

When accelerating sharply

When the accelerator pedal is 
depressed heavily, the power of the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) is 
added to that of the gasoline engine via 
the electric motor (traction motor).

■

When braking (regenerative brak-
ing)

The wheels operate the electric motor 
(traction motor) as a power generator, 
and the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is charged.

■

Regenerative braking

In the following situations, kinetic energy is 

converted to electric energy and decelera-

tion force can be obtained in conjunction 

with the recharging of the hybrid battery 

(traction battery).

●

The accelerator pedal is released while 

driving with the shift position in D or M.

●

The brake pedal is depressed while driv-

ing with the shift position in D or M.

■

EV indicator

The EV indicator comes on when the vehi-

cle is driven using only the electric motor 

(traction motor) or the gasoline engine is 

stopped.

■

Conditions in which the gasoline engine 

may not stop

The gasoline engine starts and stops auto-

matically. However, it may not stop auto-

matically in the following conditions:

●

During gasoline engine warm-up

●

During hybrid battery (traction battery) 

charging

●

When the temperature of the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) is high or low

●

When the heater is switched on

●

When the hood is opened during 

“READY” indicator is illuminated

Depending on the circumstances, the gaso-

line engine may also not stop automatically 

in other situations.

■

Charging the hybrid battery (traction 

battery)

As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid 

battery (traction battery), the battery does 

not need to be charged from an outside 

source. However, if the vehicle is left parked 

for a long time the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) will slowly discharge. For this rea-

son, be sure to drive the vehicle at least 

once every few months for at least 30 min-

utes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) becomes fully 

discharged and you are unable to start the 

hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.

■

Charging the 12-volt battery



P.523

■

After the 12-volt battery has discharged 

or when the terminal has been removed 

and installed during exchange, etc.

The gasoline engine may not stop even if 

the vehicle is being driven by the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery). If this continues for a 

few days, contact your Lexus dealer.

■

Sounds and vibrations specific to a 

hybrid electric vehicle

Because there is no engine sound or vibra-

tion, it is easy to mistake the hybrid electric 

vehicle for being off when it is actually still 

running, as indicated by the “READY” indi-

cator being illuminated. For safety, make 

sure to always shift the shift position to P 

and apply the parking brake when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may 

occur when the hybrid system is operating 

and are not a malfunction:

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●

Motor sounds may be heard from the 

engine compartment.

●

Sounds may be heard from the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) behind the sec-

ond seats when the hybrid system starts 

or stops.

●

Relay operating sounds such as a snap or 

soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid 

battery (traction battery), under the sec-

ond seats, when the hybrid system is 

started or stopped.

●

Sounds from the hybrid system may be 

heard when the back door is open.

●

Sounds may be heard from the transmis-

sion when the gasoline engine starts or 

stops, when driving at low speeds, or 

during idling.

●

Engine sounds may be heard when 

accelerating sharply.

●

Sounds may be heard due to regenera-

tive braking when the brake pedal is 

depressed or as the accelerator pedal is 

released.

●

Vibration may be felt when the gasoline 

engine starts or stops.

●

Cooling fan sounds may be heard from 

the air intake vents under the second 

seats.

■

Maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-

posal

Contact your Lexus dealer regarding main-

tenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do 

not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.550)

When driving with the gasoline engine 
stopped, a sound, which changes in 
accordance with the driving speed, will 
be played in order to warn people 
nearby of the vehicle’s approach. This 
sound may be heard inside the vehicle. 

The sound will stop when the vehicle 
speed exceeds approximately 22 mph 
(35 km/h).

■

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

In the following cases, the Acoustic Vehicle 

Alerting System may be difficult for sur-

rounding people to hear.

●

In very noisy areas

●

In the wind or the rain

■

When “Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-

tem Malfunction Visit your Dealer” is 

displayed on the multi-information dis-

play

The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System may 

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-
tem

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The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.

Warning label
High voltage cables (orange)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)/Inverter (rear)
Service plug
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Inverter (front)
DC/DC converter
Air conditioning compressor

■

Running out of fuel

When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the 

hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the 

vehicle with at least enough gasoline to 

make the low fuel level warning light 

(



P.491) go off. If there is only a small 

amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not 

be able to start. (The standard amount of 

fuel is about 2.6 gal. [9.8 L, 2.2 Imp. gal.], 

when the vehicle is on a level surface. This 

value may vary when the vehicle is on a 

Hybrid system precautions

Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high voltage system (about 
393.6 V at maximum) as well as contains parts that become extremely hot 
when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the warning labels attached to the 
vehicle.

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slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is 

inclined.)

■

Electromagnetic waves

●

High voltage parts and cables on hybrid 

electric vehicles incorporate electro-

magnetic shielding, and therefore emit 

approximately the same amount of elec-

tromagnetic waves as conventional gaso-

line powered vehicles or home electronic 

appliances.

●

Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-

ence in some third party-produced radio 

parts.

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a 

limited service life. The lifespan of the 

hybrid battery (traction battery) can 

change in accordance with driving style and 

driving conditions.

WARNING

■

High voltage precautions

This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC 

systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC 

and AC high voltage is very dangerous 

and can cause severe burns and electric 

shock that may result in death or serious 

injury.

●

Never touch, disassemble, remove or 

replace the high voltage parts, cables 

or their connectors.

●

The hybrid system will become hot 

after starting as the system uses high 

voltage. Be careful of both the high 

voltage and the high temperature, and 

always obey the warning labels 

attached to the vehicle.

●

Never try to open the service plug 

access hole located under the second 

seat. The service plug is used only 

when the vehicle is serviced and is 

subject to high voltage.

■

Road accident cautions

Observe the following precautions to 

reduce the risk of death or serious injury:

●

Stop the vehicle in a safe place to pre-

vent subsequent accidents. While 

depressing the brake pedal, apply the 

parking brake and shift the shift posi-

tion to P to stop the hybrid system. 

Then, slowly release the brake pedal.

●

Do not touch the high voltage parts, 

cables and connectors.

●

If electric wires are exposed inside or 

outside your vehicle, an electric shock 

may occur. Never touch exposed elec-

tric wires.

●

If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the 

fluid as it may be strong alkaline elec-

trolyte from the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery). If it comes into contact 

with your skin or eyes, wash it off 

immediately with a large amount of 

water or, if possible, boric acid solu-

tion. Seek immediate medical atten-

tion.

●

If a fire occurs in the hybrid electric 

vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as 

possible. Never use a fire extinguisher 

that is not meant for electric fires. 

Using even a small amount of water 

may be dangerous.

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There are air intake vents for the hybrid 
battery (traction battery) are located 
under the second seats.
If the vents are blocked, it may interfere 
with the cooling of the hybrid battery 
(traction battery).

If input/output of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) becomes limited and the dis-
tance that the vehicle can be driven using 
the electric motor (traction motor) is 
reduced, the fuel economy may be 
reduced.

WARNING

●

If your vehicle needs to be towed, do 

so with four wheels raised. If the 

wheels connected to the electric 

motor (traction motor) are on the 

ground when towing, the motor may 

continue to generate electricity. This 

may cause a fire. (



P.485)

●

Carefully inspect the ground under the 

vehicle. If you find that liquid has 

leaked onto the ground, the fuel sys-

tem may have been damaged. Leave 

the vehicle as soon as possible.

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Hybrid battery (traction battery)

●

Never resell, hand over or modify the 

hybrid battery. To prevent accidents, 

hybrid batteries that have been 

removed from a disposed vehicle are 

collected through your Lexus dealer. 

Do not dispose of the battery yourself.

Unless the battery is properly col-

lected, the following may occur, result-

ing in death or serious injury:

• The hybrid battery may be illegally dis-

posed of or dumped, and it is hazard-

ous to the environment or someone 

may touch a high voltage part, result-

ing in an electric shock.

• The hybrid battery is intended to be 

used exclusively with your hybrid elec-

tric vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used 

outside of your vehicle or modified in 

any way, accidents such as electric 

shock, heat generation, smoke gener-

ation, an explosion and electrolyte 

leakage may occur.

When reselling or handing over your 

vehicle, the possibility of an accident is 

extremely high because the person 

receiving the vehicle may not be aware 

of these dangers.

●

If your vehicle is disposed of without 

the hybrid battery having been 

removed, there is a danger of serious 

electric shock if high voltage parts, 

cables and their connectors are 

touched. In the event that your vehicle 

must be disposed of, the hybrid battery 

must be disposed of by your Lexus 

dealer or a qualified service shop. If 

the hybrid battery is not disposed of 

properly, it may cause electric shock 

that can result in death or serious 

injury.

NOTICE

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Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Do not carry large amounts of water 

such as water cooler bottles in the vehi-

cle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery 

(traction battery), the battery may be 

damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by 

your Lexus dealer.

Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) air intake vents

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When a certain level of impact is 
detected by the impact sensor, the 
emergency shut off system blocks the 
high voltage current and stops the fuel 
pump to minimize the risk of electrocu-
tion and fuel leakage. If the emergency 
shut off system activates, your vehicle 
will not restart. To restart the hybrid 
system, contact your Lexus dealer.

A message is automatically displayed 

when a malfunction occurs in the 
hybrid system or an improper opera-
tion is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the 
multi-information display, read the 
message and follow the instructions.

■

If a warning light comes on, a warning 

message is displayed, or the 12-volt bat-

tery is disconnected

The hybrid system may not start. In this 

case, try to start the system again. If the 

“READY” indicator does not come on, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery) air 

intake vents

●

Make sure not to block the air intake 

vent with anything, such as a seat 

cover, plastic cover, or luggage. The 

input/output of the hybrid battery 

(traction battery) may be restricted, 

leading to a reduction in hybrid battery 

(traction battery) output and a mal-

function.

●

Periodically clean the air intake vents 

to prevent them from clogging. 

(



P.472)

●

Do not get water or foreign materials 

in either the air intake vents as this may 

cause a short circuit and damage the 

hybrid battery (traction battery).

Emergency shut off system

Hybrid warning message

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1-5.Theft deterrent system

The indicator light flashes after the 
power switch has been turned off to 
indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after 
the power switch has been turned to 
ACC or ON to indicate that the sys-
tem has been canceled.

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type 

immobilizer system.

■

Conditions that may cause the system to 

malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in contact 

with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or touch-

ing a key registered to the security sys-

tem (key with a built-in transponder chip) 

of another vehicle

Immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in tran-
sponder chips that prevent the 
hybrid system from starting if a key 
has not been previously registered 
in the vehicle’s on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the 
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

This system is designed to help pre-
vent vehicle theft but does not 
guarantee absolute security 
against all vehicle thefts.

Operating the system

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If 

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Items to check before locking the 
vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of 
the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure 
of the following:



Nobody is in the vehicle.



The windows and panoramic moon 
roof (if equipped) are closed before 
the alarm is set.



No valuables or other personal 
items are left in the vehicle.

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Setting

Close the doors, back door and hood, 
and lock all the doors. The system will 
be set automatically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on 
to flashing when the system is set.

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Deactivating or stopping

Do one of the following to deactivate 
or stop the alarms:



Unlock the doors.



Turn the power switch to ACC or 
ON, or start the hybrid system. (The 
alarm will be deactivated or stopped 
after a few seconds.)

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Setting the alarm

The alarm can be set if all the doors are 

closed even with the hood open.

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type 

alarm system.

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following 

situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm 

system.)

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door, 

the back door or hood, or unlocks the 

vehicle.

●

The 12-volt battery is recharged or 

replaced when the vehicle is locked. 

(



P.520)

Alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to 
give an alert when an intrusion is 
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the follow-
ing situations when the alarm is set:



A locked door or back door is 
unlocked or opened in any way 
other than using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control or 
mechanical key. (The doors will 
lock again automatically.)



The hood is opened.

Setting/deactivating/stopping 
the alarm system

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Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the sit-

uation, the door may automatically lock to 

prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle 

unlocks the door and the alarm is acti-

vated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person 

remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the 12-volt 

battery

If a door is unlocked with the mechani-
cal key while the alarm is being set, the 
pre-alarm will sound for 10 seconds.
If either the door is locked again or the 
pre-alarm is stopped within those 10 
seconds, an alarm will sound.
Do any of the following in order to 
deactivate or stop the pre-alarm:



Close the doors, and lock all doors 
by smart access system or wireless 
remote control.



Turn the power switch to ACC or 
ON, or start the hybrid system. (The 

alarm will be deactivated or stopped 
after a few seconds.)

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates cor-

rectly

Do not modify or remove the system. If 

modified or removed, the proper opera-

tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Warning lights and indicators

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Gauges and meters ....................

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Multi-information display..........

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Head-up display ...........................

85

Displayed content........................

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For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning lights 
and indicators illuminated.

Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle’s sys-
tems.

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and outside rear 
view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.

Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instrument cluster

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning light

*1

 

(



P.488)

(red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

*1

 

(



P.488)

(yellow)

Brake system warning light

*1

 

(



P.488)

High coolant temperature 
warning light

*2

 (



P.488)

Hybrid system overheat warn-
ing light

*2

 (



P.489)

Charging system warning 
light

*2

 (



P.489)

Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light

*2

 (



P.489)

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator lamp

*1

 

(



P.489)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

*1

 

(



P.489)

SRS warning light

*1

 (



P.490)

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

*1

 (



P.490)

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*1

: These lights come on when the power 

switch is turned to ON to indicate that a 
system check is being performed. They 
will turn off after the hybrid system is 
started, or after a few seconds. There 
may be a malfunction in a system if the 
lights do not come on, or turn off. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus 
dealer.

*2

: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-

mation display.

(Canada)

ABS warning light

*1

 (



P.490)

Inappropriate pedal operation 
warning light

*2

 (



P.490)

(red)

Electric power steering system 
warning light

*1

 (



P.490)

(yellow)

Electric power steering system 
warning light

*1

 (



P.490)

Low fuel level warning light 
(



P.491)

Driver’s and front passenger’s 
seat belt reminder light 
(



P.491)

Rear passengers’ seat belt 
reminder light (



P.491)

Tire pressure warning light

*1

 

(



P.492)

PCS warning light

*1

 (



P.492)

(yellow)

LTA indicator (



P.492)

(yellow)

LDA indicator (



P.492)

(yellow)

PDA indicator (



P.493)

(yellow)

Dynamic radar cruise control 
indicator (



P.493)

(yellow)

Cruise control indicator 
(



P.493)

Driving assist information indi-
cator

*1

(



P.493)

Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator

*1

 (



P.494)

(illuminates)

Slip indicator

*1

 (



P.494)

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator 
(



P.494)

(flashes)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator 
(



P.494)

(flashes)

Brake hold operated indicator

*1

 

(



P.495)

WARNING

■

If a safety system warning light does 

not come on

Should a safety system light such as the 

ABS and SRS warning lights not come on 

when you start the hybrid system, this 

could mean that these systems are not 

available to help protect you in an acci-

dent, which could result in death or seri-

ous injury. Have the vehicle inspected by 

your Lexus dealer immediately if this 

occurs.

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The indicators inform the driver of the 
operating state of the vehicle’s various 
systems.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator (



P.198)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator (



P.204)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator (



P.204)

Headlight high beam indicator 
(



P.206)

AHS indicator (if equipped) 
(



P.207)

AHB indicator (



P.210)

Fog light indicator (



P.213)

PCS warning light

*1, 2

 

(



P.242)

(green/whit

e)

LTA indicator (



P.247)

(green/whit

e)

LDA indicator (



P.254)

LDA OFF indicator

*2

 (if 

equipped) (



P.254)

REC indicator (if equipped) 
(



P.290)

(green/whit

e)

PDA indicator (



P.261)

(green/whit

e)

Dynamic radar cruise control 
indicator (



P.270)

(green/whit

e)

Cruise control indicator 
(



P.279)

Outside rear view mirror indi-
cators

*3

 (



P.292, 296,  310)

Driving assist information indi-
cator

*1, 2

 (



P.292, 296, 310, 

319)
Intuitive parking assist OFF 
indicator

*1, 2, 4

 (



P.301)

Intuitive parking assist detection 
indicator

*5

 (



P.301)

(flashes)

Slip indicator

*1

 (



P.367)

VSC OFF indicator

*1, 2

 

(



P.367)

“READY” indicator (



P.188)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator 
(



P.198)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator 
(



P.198)

Brake hold standby indicator

*1

 

(



P.201)

(illuminates)

Brake hold operated indicator

*1

 

(



P.201)

EV indicator (



P.62)

Low outside temperature indi-
cator

*6

 (



P.76)

Eco drive mode indicator 
(



P.363)

Sport mode indicator 
(



P.363)

Customize mode indicator 
(



P.363)

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*1

: These lights come on when the power 

switch is turned to ON to indicate that a 
system check is being performed. They 
will turn off after the hybrid system is 
started, or after a few seconds. There 
may be a malfunction in a system if the 
lights do not come on, or turn off. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your Lexus 
dealer.

*2

: This light comes on when the system is 

turned off.

*3

: This light illuminates on the outside rear 

view mirrors.

*4

: Vehicles without center display: The 

indicators turn off when the shift posi-
tion is changed to R regardless of 
whether the intuitive parking assist 
function is turned on or off.

*5

: Vehicles without center display or rear 

camera

*6

: When the outside temperature is 

approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this 
indicator will flash for approximately 10 
seconds, then stay on.

*7

: This light comes on when the stop lights 

are illuminated by the operation of the 
brake pedal or the driving assist system.

*8

: This light illuminates on the front inte-

rior/personal lights.

Trail Mode indicator (



P.364)

Stop light indicator

*7

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator

*8

 (



P.37)

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Locations of gauges and meters



1-dial display state

*1

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.83)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (



P.498)

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 141°F (60°C)

Hybrid System Indicator/Speedometer/Tachometer

*2

Hybrid System Indicator: Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (



P.80)

Tachometer: Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
This setting can be changed on the setting screen. (



P.83)

Clock

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

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.81)

Digital speedometer
Shift position and gear position indicator (



P.193)

Gauges and meters

Meter display

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Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Driving range

Displays driving range with remaining fuel.

*1

: Displayed when the meter display type setting is set to display type 1 and a driving mode 

other than sport mode is selected.

*2

: Depending on the item displayed on the multi-information display and the system oper-

ation state, meter will not be displayed.



2-dial display state

*1

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

Hybrid System Indicator/Tachometer

*2

Hybrid System Indicator: Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (



P.80)

Tachometer: Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 141°F (60°C)

Digital speedometer
Clock

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

Analog speedometer

*2

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.81)

Multi-information display

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Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.83)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (



P.498)

Shift position and gear position indicator (



P.193)

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Driving range

Displays driving range with remaining fuel.

*1

: Displayed when the meter display type setting is set to display type 2.

*2

: Depending on the item displayed on the multi-information display and the system oper-

ation state, meter will not be displayed.



Bar display state

*1, 2

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P.83)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (



P.498)

Outside temperature

Displays the ambient temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 141°F (60°C).

Tachometer/Hybrid System Indicator

*3

Tachometer: Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
• Rev indicator
• Rev  peak
Hybrid System Indicator: Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level. (



P.79)

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

Clock

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

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Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Odometer and trip meter display (



P.81)

Speedometer
Shift position indicator and gear position indicator (



P.193)

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

Distance to empty

Displays the driving range with remaining fuel.

*1

: Displayed when the meter display type setting is set to display type 1 and sport mode is 

selected.

*2

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

*3

: Depending on the item displayed on the multi-information display and the system oper-

ation state, meter will not be displayed.

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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 indica-
tor is displayed can be changed on the 
center display. (



P.551)



Ring display state



Bar display state

■

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 approxi-
mately 1 second.

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

Ring display state



Bar display state

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Hybrid System Indicator

This illustration is for explanation only and 
may differ depending on the specifications 
of the vehicle.

Charge area

Shows regeneration

*

 status.

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.)

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.



By keeping the indicator needle 
within Eco area, more Eco-friendly 
driving can be achieved.



Charge area indicates regenera-
tion

*

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

■

The meters and display illuminate when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Hybrid System Indicator will operate 

when

The Hybrid System Indicator will operate in 

the following situations:

●

The “READY” indicator is illuminated.

●

The shift position is in D or M.

■

Engine speed

On hybrid electric 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 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])

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• 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.

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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 power 

switch off. If the vehicle is refueled with-

out turning the power switch off, the dis-

play 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 Informa-

tion

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/

■

Customization

The gauges and meters can be customized. 

(



P.550)

■

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.

WARNING

■

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.

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

■

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); or “Engine Cool-

ant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place 

See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the 

multi-information display. In this case, 

immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 

place, and check the engine after it has 

cooled completely. (



P.526)

Odometer and trip meter dis-
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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.

■

Using the voice control system

*

*

: If  equipped

Odometer and trip meter display can be 

changed using the voice control system.
For details, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA 

OWNER’S MANUAL”

The brightness of the instrument panel 
lights can be adjusted.

1

Darker

2

Brighter

■

Brightness of the meters (day mode and 

night mode)

The brightness of the meters is changed 

between day mode and night mode.

●

Day mode: When the tail lights are off

●

Night mode: When the tail lights are on 

and the surrounding area is dark

When the tail lights are on but the sur-

rounding area is bright, any adjustments 

made to the meter brightness levels will be 

applied to both modes at once.

Changing the instrument panel 
light brightness

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Display area

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

Content display area (center)
Content display area (side)
Driving support system status dis-
play area

*

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

*

: Depending on the settings and the sys-

tem operation state, the position dis-
played may change.

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Items displayed in the content dis-
play area



Content display area (center)

• Driving support system information dis-

play (



P.97)

• Navigation system-linked display 

(



P.96)

• Message (



P.498)

• Blank



Content display area (side)

• Blank
• Fuel consumption (



P.92)

• EV Driving Ratio/Elapsed time after 

starting (



P.92)

• Driving support system information dis-

play (



P.97)

• Navigation system-linked display 

(



P.96)

• Audio system-linked display (



P.96)

• Drive information (



P.92)

• Energy monitor (



P.92)

• Engine coolant temperature 

gauge/engine oil temperature 
gauge/engine oil pressure gauge 
(



P.93)

• Boost gauge (



P.94)

• G-force (



P.94)

• Gear Position (



P.95)

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Liquid crystal display



P.81

Multi-information display

Displayed contents summary

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WARNING

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Caution for use while driving

●

When operating the multi-information 

display while driving, pay extra atten-

tion 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 tem-

peratures



P.81

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WARNING

■

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

■

While setting up the display

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, 

ensure that the hybrid system is operat-

ing while setting up the display features.

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Can be changed the head-up display 
type.
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.



Full

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

Content display area

• Driving support system information dis-

play (



P.97)

• Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions 
per minute
• Hybrid System Indicator (



P.80)

Driving support system informa-
tion display (



P.97)

Speedometer
Shift position and gear position 
indicator (



P.192)

Speed limit/RSA (Road Sign 
Assist) display area (if equipped)

Displays the following items:
• Speed limit of the current road (linked to 

the navigation system) (U.S.A. only)

• RSA (Road Sign Assist) display 

(



P.265)



Standard

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

Driving support system informa-
tion display (



P.97)

Speedometer
Shift position and gear position 
indicator (



P.192)

Head-up display

*

The head-up display projects a vari-
ety of driving-related information 
and the operating state of the driv-
ing support systems on the wind-
shield.

System components

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Speed limit/RSA (Road Sign 
Assist) display area (if equipped)

Displays the following items:
• Speed limit of the current road (linked to 

the navigation system) (U.S.A. only)

• RSA (Road Sign Assist) display 

(



P.265)



Minimum

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

Speedometer

■

Head-up display will operate when

The power switch is in ON.

■

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.

■

Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer 

is displayed when

●

Hybrid System Indicator is displayed 

when all of the following conditions are 

met:

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) is disabled. 

(



P.246)

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) is disabled. 

(



P.254)

• The cruise control, selected by pressing 

the driving assist mode select switch, is 

canceled. (



P.280, 281)

• When other than Sport mode is selected.

• Full mode (



P.85) is selected as 

head-up display type.

• A shift position other than M is selected 

when the meter display type setting is set 

to display type 1 or 3

●

Tachometer is displayed when all of the 

following conditions are met:

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) is disabled. 

(



P.246)

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) is disabled. 

(



P.254)

• The cruise control, selected by pressing 

the driving assist mode select switch, is 

canceled. (



P.280, 281)

• When Sport mode is selected.

• Full mode (



P.85) is selected as 

head-up display type.

• A shift position other than M is selected if 

the meter display type setting is set to dis-

play type 1 or 3

WARNING

■

Before using the head-up display

●

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.

●

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

■

To prevent damage to components

●

Do not place any drinks near the 

head-up display projector. If the pro-

jector gets wet, electrical malfunctions 

may result.

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Select 

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2

Select “Vehicle customize”.

3

Select “Head up display”.

The following settings for the head-up dis-

play can be changed.



Display on/off



Brightness



Display mode



Height



Angle

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Changing settings with the steering 

wheel switches

If any of the following items have been set as 

as a favorite steering wheel switch function, 

settings of the head-up display can be 

changed using the steering wheel switches.

●

: Display on/off

●

: Display mode

●

/

: Height

●

/

: Brightness

■

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.

■

Display brightness

In addition to the brightness setting, the 

brightness of the display will change auto-

matically according to the ambient bright-

ness.

■

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.

■

Using the voice control system

*

*

: If equipped

The head-up display can be enabled and 

disabled using the voice control system.
For details, refer to the “MULTIMEDIA 

OWNER’S MANUAL”

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.551)

●

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 malfunctions.

Changing settings of the 
head-up display

WARNING

■

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

■

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.