Lexus ES: Multi-information display

Display and menu icons

■ Display By selecting menu icons on the multi-information display, a variety of driving-related information can be displayed.

The multi-information display can also be used to change display settings and other vehicle settings.

Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays are also displayed in certain situations.

■ Menu icons The menu icons will be displayed by pressing or of the meter control switches.

Driving information display

Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

Audio system-linked display

Driving support system information display

Warning message display

Settings display

■Liquid crystal display 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.

WARNING

■Caution for use while driving

• When operating the multi-information display while driving, pay extra attention to the safety of the area around the vehicle.
• Do not look continuously at the multi-information display while driving as you may fail to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.

Changing the meter display

The multi-information display is operated using the meter control switches.

1. Select menu icons
   Change displayed content, scroll up/down the screen and move the cursor up/down

2. Press: Enter/Set
   Press and hold: Reset

3. Return to the previous screen

4. Call sending/receiving and history display
   Linked with the hands-free system, sending or receiving call is displayed.

   For details regarding the hands-free system, refer to the "NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL".

Content of driving information

■ Display items

Press or of the meter control switches and select . Then press or to display the following items:

• Drive information 1

• Drive information 2

• Energy monitor

• Tire pressure

• Display off

■ Drive information 1/Drive information 2 Displays drive information such as the following:

Use the displayed values as a reference only.

• Drive information 1

  • Current fuel consumption

  • Average fuel economy (after reset)

• Drive information 2

  • Distance (driving range)

  • Average vehicle speed (after reset)

Displayed items (listed below) can be changed on .

• Current fuel consumption

Bar type: Displays instantaneous current fuel consumption

• Average fuel economy

After reset: Displays average fuel consumption since the display was reset*1
After start: Displays average fuel consumption since hybrid system start
After refuel: Displays average fuel consumption since refuel

• Average vehicle speed

After reset: Displays average vehicle speed since the display was reset*1
After start: Displays average vehicle speed since hybrid system start

• Elapsed time

After reset: Displays elapsed time since the display was reset*1
After start: Displays elapsed time since hybrid system start

• Distance

Driving range: Displays driving range with remaining fuel*2, 3
After start: Displays the distance driven since hybrid system start

• Other

Blank: No item

*1: To reset, display the desired item and press and hold "OK" of the meter control switches.
*2: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
*3:When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the power switch off, the display may not be updated.

Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.

• Route guidance to destination
• Compass display (heading-up display)

■Route guidance to destination display When the route guidance to destination display is enabled on the head-up display, it will not be displayed on the multi-information display.

Audio system-linked display

Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the meter control switches.

Driving support system information display

Select to display the operational status of the following systems:

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)

Settings display

■ Meter display settings that can be changed

• Language

Select to change the language displayed.

• Units

Select to change the units of measure displayed.

• Speedometer display

Select to set the display of the speedometer to digital or analog.

• Drive information 1/Drive information 2

Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on each Drive information screen (Drive information 1 screen and Drive information 2 screen) respectively.

• Clock

Select to switch between 12-hour display and 24-hour display.

• Pop-up display

Select to enable/disable some pop-up displays for each relevant system.

• Accent color

Select to change the accent color on the screen, such as the cursor color.

• Tachometer setting

Select to set the display of the Hybrid System Indicator or tachometer for each driving mode.

• EV indicator

Select to enable/disable the EV indicator.

• Default setting

Select to reset the meter display settings to the default setting.

■Suspension of the settings display

• Some settings cannot be changed while driving. When changing settings, park the vehicle in a safe place.
• If a warning message is displayed, operation of the settings display will be suspended.

WARNING

■Cautions during setting up the display As the hybrid system needs to be operating during setting up the 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

■During setting up the display To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid system is operating while setting up the display features.

Suggestion function

Displays suggestions to the driver in the following situations. To select a response to a displayed suggestion, use the meter control switches.

■ Suggestion to turn off the headlights If the headlights are left on for a certain amount of time with the headlight switch in after the power switch has been turned off, a suggestion message will be displayed asking if you wish to turn the headlights off.

To turn the headlights off, select "Yes".

If a front door is opened after the power switch is turned off, this suggestion message will not be displayed.

■Customization Some functions can be customized.

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