Lexus RX 450h Owner's Manual page 143

WARNING
For example, there is a lag between the
driver's shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and
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its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the
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tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the
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engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, imme-
diately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it has
cooled completely. (P.557)
Odometer and trip meter dis-
play
Display items
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 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 (if equipped)
Displays the distance the vehicle can be
driven until an oil change is necessary.
Changing the display
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Each time the "ODO TRIP" switch is
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pressed, the displayed item will be
changed. When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the switch
will reset the trip meter.
Pop-up display
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Distance until next engine oil change (if
equipped)
Displays the distance until the next engine
oil change. This display will be displayed in
the following situations:
 When the power switch is turned to
ON mode.
 When a warning message indicating
that oil maintenance should be per-
formed soon or is required is dis-
played.
Changing the instrument panel
light brightness
The brightness of the instrument panel
lights can be adjusted.
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