Lexus NX: Gauges and meters

The meters display various drive information.

Meter display

When driving mode is in other than Sport mode

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
   Displays the engine coolant temperature
2. Hybrid System Indicator
   Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level
3. Outside temperature
   Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40ºF (-40ºC) to 122ºF (50ºC). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37ºF (3ºC) or lower.
4. Background color of driving mode
   Background color changes according to the driving mode.
   * Sport mode: Red
   * Eco mode: Blue
   When in Normal mode, the background color is black.
5. Clock
   Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel.
6. Multi-information display
   Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data
   Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction
7. Speedometer
   Displays the vehicle speed
8. Fuel gauge
   Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
9. Shift position and shift range
   Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range
10. Odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information display
    Odometer:
    Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
    Trip meter:
    Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.

    Trip meters "A" and "B" can be used to record and display different distances independently.
    Maintenance required information:
    Displays the remaining distance until the engine oil should be changed.
    * Displays the maintenance required information when the power switch is ON mode.
    * It can be reset on of the multi-information display.

When driving mode is in Sport mode

The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
   Displays the engine coolant temperature
2. Tachometer
   Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
3. Outside temperature
   Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40ºF (-40ºC) to 122ºF (50ºC). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37ºF (3ºC) or lower.
4. Background color of driving mode
   Background color changes according to the driving mode.
   * Sport mode: Red
   * Eco mode: Blue
   When in Normal mode, the background color is black.
5. Clock
   Time displayed is linked to the analog clock on the instrument panel.
6. Multi-information display
   Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data
   Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction
7. Speedometer
   Displays the vehicle speed
8. Fuel gauge
   Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
9. Shift position and shift range
   Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range
10. Odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information display
    Odometer:
    Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
    Trip meter:
    Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.

    Trip meters "A" and "B" can be used to record and display different distances independently.
    Maintenance required information:
    Displays the remaining distance until the engine oil should be changed.
    * Displays the maintenance required information when the power switch is ON mode.
    * It can be reset on of the multi-information display.

■Operating condition The power switch is in ON mode.

■Hybrid System Indicator

1. Power area
   Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power driving etc.)
2. Eco area
   Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
3. 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.
4. Charge area
   Shows that energy is being recovered via the regenerative brake.

• 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* status.

  Regenerated energy will be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).

*: When used in this manual, "regeneration" refers to the conversion of energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.

■Tachometer Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tachometer when driving mode is in Sport mode. The settings of the tachometer display can be changed on the multi-information display.

■Engine speed On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions, 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

• In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, 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 In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display or the odometer/trip meter/maintenance required information screen.

The pop-up display function can be set on/off.

■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.

■Customization The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display.

WARNING

■The information display at low temperatures Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

For example, there is a lag between the driver's shifting and the new gear number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in personal death or injury.

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the engine and its components

• When the tachometer is displayed, do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates the maximum engine speed.
• The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone (H); or "Engine Coolant Temp High" or "Hybrid System Overheated" is shown on the multi-information display. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine or hybrid system after it has cooled completely.

Changing between the odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information

Switches between odometer, trip meter and maintenance required information displays. When the trip meter is displayed, pressing and holding the button will reset the trip meter.

Changing the Instrument panel light brightness

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

1. Darker
2. Brighter

■Instrument panel brightness adjustment The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail lights will not change the instrument panel brightness. At this time, any adjustments made to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to both settings at once.

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