Lexus LS500 - Hybrid System Indicator

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2-1. Instrument cluster
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U)
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (→P.437)
■ Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regeneration
*
status.
Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
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.
Eco area
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
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
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.90)
■ 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])
• 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.87
■ Customization
The gauges and meters can be customized
on of the multi-information display.
(→P.90)
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B
C
D
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.