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2-1. Instrument cluster
Multi-information display
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Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.134)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.531)
Hybrid System Indicator
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Charge area
A
Shows regeneration
Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
Hybrid Eco area
B
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
C
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the bar display within Eco area,
more Eco-friendly driving can be achieved.
Power area
D
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
*
: When used in this manual, regeneration
refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into
electrical energy.
Engine speed
■
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre-
cisely controlled in order to help improve
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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.
Hybrid System Indicator is displayed
■
when
The Hybrid System Indicator is displayed in
the following situations:
The shift position is in D or M.
●
The driving mode is other than sport
●
mode.
However, the Hybrid System Indicator will
not be displayed when the analog and digi-
tal speedometers are both enabled on
of the multi-information display. (P.138)
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 20 km/h [12 mph])
• 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.
Liquid crystal display
■
P.135
Customization
■
The gauges and meters can be customized
on
of the multi-information display.
(P.138)