Hybrid System Indicator
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Power area
A
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Eco area
B
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
C
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Charge area
D
Shows that energy is being recovered
via the regenerative brake.
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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
tus. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
2-1. Instrument cluster
tery).
*
: When used in this manual, "regeneration"
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
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Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the
tachometer when driving mode is in Sport
mode. The settings of the tachometer dis-
play can be changed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
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Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-
cisely controlled in order to help improve
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis-
sions, 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
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In the following situations, the correct
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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])
• 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.
Pop-up display
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In some situations, a pop-up display will be
temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip
meter/maintenance required information
screen.
The pop-up display function can be set
on/off. (P.93)
Liquid crystal display
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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.
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