Lexus ES: Head-up display

The head-up display projects a variety of driving-related information and the operating state of the driving support systems on the windshield.

System components

Illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and may differ from the image that is actually displayed by the head-up display.

1. Driving support system display area
   Navigation system-linked display area (if equipped)
   Displays the following items which are linked to the navigation system:
   • Route guidance to destination
   • Street name
   • Compass (heading-up display)
2. Driving information display area
   Displays the following items:
   • Speed limit of the current road (linked to the navigation system) (U.S.A. only)
   • RSA (Road Sign Assist) display (if equipped)
   • Speedometer
   • Shift position and shift range
3. Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer display area
4. Head-up display switch

■Head-up display will operate when The power switch is in ON mode.

■When using the 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.

■Street name display Only street names which are included in the map data will be displayed.

WARNING

■When 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

■Head-up display projector

• Do not place any drinks near the head-up display projector. If the projector gets wet, electrical malfunctions may result.

• Do not place anything on or put stickers onto the head-up display projector.

  Doing so could interrupt head-up display 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.

Using the head-up display

■ Enabling/disabling the head-up display Press the Head-up display switch.

■ Changing settings of the head-up display The following settings can be changed on of the multi-information display.

• Brightness and vertical position of the head-up display

Select to adjust the brightness or vertical position of the head-up display.

• Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer

Select to display the Hybrid System Indicator, tachometer or no content.

• Display content

Select to enable/disable the following items:

• Route guidance to destination/street name
• Driving support system display*
• Compass (heading-up display)
• Audio system operation status

*: Make sure to enable this display when using the driving support systems

• Display angle

Select to adjust the angle of the head-up display.

■Enabling/disabling of the head-up display If the head-up display is disabled, it will remain disabled when the power switch is turned off then back to ON mode.

■Display brightness The brightness of the head-up display can be adjusted on of the multi-information display. Also, it is automatically adjusted according to the ambient brightness.

■Head-up display automatic position adjustment If the display position is recorded into memory, the head-up display will be automatically adjusted to the desired position.

■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected The customize settings of the head-up display will be reset.

WARNING

■Caution for changing settings of the head-up display As the hybrid system needs to be operating while changing the settings of the head-up display, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation.

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 operating while the changing the settings of the head-up display.

Driving support system display area

Displays the operational status of the following systems:

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

Details of content displayed on the head-up display may differ from that displayed on the multi-information display. For details, refer to the explanation of each system.

Pop-up display

Pop-up displays for the following systems will be displayed when necessary.

■ Driving support systems Displays a warning/suggestion/advice message or the operating state of a relevant system.

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Parking Support Brake function (static objects) (if equipped)
• Brake Override System
• Drive-Start Control

Details of content displayed on the head-up display may differ from that displayed on the multi-information display. For details, refer to the explanation of each system.

■ icons

These icons are linked to the multi-information display

  Master warning icon

Displayed when a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display.

Information icon

Displayed when a suggestion pop-up display or advice pop-up display is displayed on the multi-information display.

■ Warning message Some warning messages are displayed when necessary, according to certain conditions.

Details of content displayed on the head-up display may differ from that displayed on the multi-information display.

■ Audio system operation status Displayed when an audio remote control switch on the steering wheel is operated.

■ Hands-free system status Displayed when the hands-free system is operated.

■When a pop-up display is displayed When a pop-up display is displayed, a current display may no longer be displayed. In this case, the display will return after the pop-up display disappears.

Hybrid System Indicator/ tachometer display area

■ Hybrid System Indicator

1. Charge area
2. Hybrid Eco area
3. Eco area
4. Power area

Displayed content is the same as that displayed on the meter (Hybrid System Indicator).

■ Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

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