Lexus RX 450 2015 User Manual
Contents
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. We strongly encourage you to review the
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and supplementary manuals so you will have a better
understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Owner’s
Owner’s
Air Conditioning System
(with a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system)*
Using the automatic mode (with a navigation system)..................................................65
Adjusting the temperature (with a navigation system)..................................................65
Using the automatic mode (with the Lexus Display Audio system) ........................66
Adjusting the temperature (with the Lexus Display Audio system) ........................ 66
Air Conditioning System
(without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system)
Using the automatic mode.........................................................................................................79
Adjusting the temperature.........................................................................................................79
Audio System
(with a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system)*
Audio control screen...................................................................................................................58
Remote control (steering wheel switches).........................................................................58
Basic operation ..............................................................................................................................59
Radio...................................................................................................................................................60
DVD player/CD player................................................................................................................61
Operating an iPod........................................................................................................................ 64
Audio System
(without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system)
Basic operation ...............................................................................................................................72
Radio....................................................................................................................................................73
CD player..........................................................................................................................................74
Operating an iPod.........................................................................................................................77
Remote control (steering wheel switches)......................................................................... 78
Back Door................................................................................................................................................91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).............................................................................................................. 29
Cruise Control .................................................................................................................................... 26
Door Locks ............................................................................................................................................88
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control ..................................................................................................27
Energy Monitor / Consumption Screens .................................................................................12
EV Drive Mode......................................................................................................................................21
Floor Mat Installation .........................................................................................................................10
Fuel Tank Cap ......................................................................................................................................90
*: This feature may be operated by Voice command (See P.80)
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Hands-free System For Mobile Phone
(with a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system)*
Bluetooth
®
phone pairing .........................................................................................................48
Phonebook transfer..................................................................................................................... 50
Registering a speed dial..............................................................................................................52
Calling by speed dial....................................................................................................................54
Calling using SMS/MMS message (with a navigation system).................................56
Receiving a call...............................................................................................................................57
Steering switches...........................................................................................................................57
Hands-free System For Mobile Phone
(without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system)
Bluetooth
®
phone pairing .........................................................................................................67
Calling by number.........................................................................................................................68
Calling by name..............................................................................................................................68
Calling by speed dial....................................................................................................................69
Phonebook transfer......................................................................................................................70
Changing the registered name..................................................................................................71
Registering a speed dial................................................................................................................71
Headlights ...............................................................................................................................................31
Head-up Display..................................................................................................................................30
Hybrid System .........................................................................................................................................11
Intuitive Parking Assist.....................................................................................................................22
Keys ............................................................................................................................................................16
Lexus Display Audio Controller
Basic operation...............................................................................................................................39
Menu...................................................................................................................................................39
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect............................................................................................86
Moon Roof ............................................................................................................................................ 89
Multi-information Display and Switch ......................................................................................23
Navigation System*
Register home.................................................................................................................................40
Destination input Search by address ......................................................................... 41
Destination input Search points of interest by name..........................................44
Destination input Search points of interest by category...................................45
Destination input Search by telephone number..................................................46
Voice Command System..........................................................................................................80
Portable Audio Device Ports ....................................................................................................... 83
Power (Ignition) Switch....................................................................................................................20
*: This feature may be operated by Voice command (See P.80)
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Power Windows ..................................................................................................................................89
Rear Window Wiper and Washer..............................................................................................35
Remote Touch
Basic operation ..............................................................................................................................36
Menu ...................................................................................................................................................37
Display ................................................................................................................................................37
Screen scroll operation ..............................................................................................................38
Setting a route ................................................................................................................................38
Safety Connect ...................................................................................................................................84
Smart Access System with Push-button Start........................................................................17
Theft Deterrent System ....................................................................................................................18
Turn Signal Lever................................................................................................................................25
Voice Command System
Basic operation ..............................................................................................................................80
Command list....................................................................................................................................81
Windshield Wipers and Washer ................................................................................................. 32
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Overview
P.88
P.88
P.89
P.89
P.31
P.25
P. 23
P.91
P.90
P.29
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fuel filler door opener
Power back door switch
Inside lock buttons
Window lock switch
Instrument Panel
Multi-information
display
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Power window switches
Door lock switches
BSM main switch
Windshield wiper and washer switch
P.32
P.35
P.20
P.91
P.36
P.39
P.30
Rear window wiper and washer switch
Power (ignition) switch
Power back door main
switch
Remote Touch
*1
Lexus Display Audio controller
Head-up display main switch
*2
:If equipped
*1
: With navigation system
*2
: With Lexus Display Audio system
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Overview
P.72
P.79
Without a navigation system or Lexus Display Audio system
Instrument Panel
Audio system
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Air conditioning
system
P. 39
P.58
P.65
P.40
P. 65
P.58
With the Lexus Display Audio system
Lexus Display
Audio system
Air conditioning
system
With a navigation system
Navigation system
Audio system
Air conditioning
system
Audio system
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P.58, 78
P.26, 27
P.27
P. 23
P.57, 67
P.57, 67, 80
Overview
Steering wheel audio
switches
Instrument Panel
Telephone switch
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Multi-information switches
Cruise control switch
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
Talk switch
: If equipped
Floor Mat Installation
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year
as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
*
STEP 1
STEP 2
Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor
mat eyelets.
Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook
(clip) to secure the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.
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Hybrid System
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles. Be
sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicles, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction motor)
according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
For details, refer to the “Owner's Manual”.
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■ Hybrid System Indicator
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
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.
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered via
regenerative braking.
■ Regenerative braking
The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when:
● The accelerator pedal is released.
● The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or S.
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■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-information display and the
navigation system screen or the Lexus Display Audio screen.
There may be no engine sounds or vibrations even though the vehicle is able to move.
Always put the shift lever in P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating, and are
not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under the rear seat when
the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the engine is started or
stopped, or while the engine is idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is depressed
and accelerator is loosened.
● Vibrations may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents under the rear seat.
Energy Monitor / Consumption Screens
■ Energy monitor
The energy monitor can be displayed on both the Navigation system screen and the multiinformation display.
● How to display on the Navigation system screen (P. 3 6 ) :
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, and
“Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, select the “Energy”.
● How to display on the Lexus Display Audio system screen (P. 3 9 ) :
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, and select “Car” on the
“Menu” screen.
If the “Trip Information” or “History” screen is displayed, select the “Energy”.
select “Info/Apps” after that select
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● How to display on the multi-information display:
Press the “” or “” switch on the steering wheel through several items to select the
energy monitor display.
● The flow of energy is displayed on the navigation system screen or the Lexus Display Audio
screen. (The rear electric motor is equipped
AWD models only.)
● The flow of energy is indicated by the movement of the arrows on the multi-information
display.
● The battery display acts as an 9-step indicator
of the hybrid battery level.
The displayed energy flow, battery level, etc. will change in response to the current driving
conditions.
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■ Consumption (with a navigation system)
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Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch and select “Info/Apps”.
Select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Trip Information” screen does not appear, select “Fuel Consumption” on the “Energy
Monitor” screen or “Trip Information” on the “Past Record” screen.
Reset the trip information data
Average vehicle speed
Elapsed time
Cruising range
Previous fuel consumption per minute
Current fuel consumption
“Past Record” screen appears
“Energy Monitor” screen appears
Regenerated energy
: One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■ Consumption (with the Lexus Display Audio system)
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller.
Select “Car” on the “Menu” screen.
If the “Trip information” screen does not appear, select “Trip information”.
Reset the trip information data
Average vehicle speed
Elapsed time
Cruising range
Previous fuel consumption per minute
Current fuel consumption
“History” screen appears
“Energy Monitor” screen appears
Regenerated energy
: One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
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■ Past record (with a navigation system)
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Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch and select “Info/Apps”.
Select “Fuel Consumption”.
If the “Past Record” screen does not appear, select “Fuel Consumption” on the “Energy
Monitor” screen or “Past Record” on the “Trip Information” screen.
Update the past record data
Reset the past record data
Best past fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Use the displayed average fuel consumption
as a reference.
Previous fuel economy record
Current fuel economy
“Trip Information” screen appears
“Energy Monitor” screen appears
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■ Past record (with the Lexus Display Audio system)
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller.
Select “Car” on the “Menu” screen.
If the “History” screen does not appear, select “History”.
Previous fuel economy record
Current fuel economy
Best past fuel consumption
Update the past record data
Reset the past record data
“Trip information” screen appears
“Energy Monitor” screen appears
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■ Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically shown when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an
improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the
instructions.
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Keys
Card key*
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■ Electronic key
■ Mechanical key
Smart access system with push-button start
(P.1 7, 20)
*: If equipped
● Locks and unlocks the doors
● Locks and unlocks the glove box
The mechanical key is stored inside the electronic
key. To extract the key, release the latch and pull,
or if equipped with a card key, press the button
and pull.
■ Wireless remote control
Press: locks all doors
Press once: unlocks the driver's door
Press twice: unlocks all doors
Press and hold: opens and closes the back
door
Press and hold: sounds the alarm
(Use the alarm to attract attention to the vehicle in order to help deter break-ins. To stop the
alarm, press any button on the wireless remote
control.)
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Smart Access System with Push-button Start
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
For details on starting the hybrid system, see page 20.
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■ Entering the vehicle
■ Exiting the vehicle
To unlock the vehicle, simply grasp either of the
front door handles.
To lock the vehicle, touch the lock sensor on
either of the front door handles.
■ Operating the back door
Locks
Opens
For details on what to do when the electronic key does not operate properly, see page 95.
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Theft Deterrent System
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle
from theft.
■ Immobilizer system
Vehicles with a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system
The immobilizer system prevents the hybrid system from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
Vehicles without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio system
The immobilizer system prevents the hybrid system from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
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■ Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when an attempt to steal the vehicle is
detected.
To set the alarm: close the doors and hood, and lock all doors. The security indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode,
start the hybrid system, or unlock the doors.
■ Steering lock
The steering wheel locks when the “POWER”
switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the
green indicator light on the “POWER” switch will
flash and a message will be shown on the multiinformation display. To release it, press the
“POWER” switch while gently turning the steering wheel left or right.
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Power (Ignition) Switch
With the electronic key on your person, the hybrid system can be started by simply pressing the “POWER” switch, while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to start the hybrid system.)
ACCESSORY mode ON mode
(Indicator light: amber)
Off
(Indicator light: off)
■ Starting the hybrid system
Make sure the parking brake is set and the shift
lever is in P.
■ Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the “POWER” switch.
Depress the brake pedal.
The “POWER” switch indicator light turns
green.
Press the “POWER” switch.
When the “READY” indicator changes
from flashing to on, the hybrid system is
properly started.
If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the hybrid system, the “POWER”
switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off. To avoid unexpected 12-volt battery
discharge, make sure the lever is in the P position when stopping the hybrid system.
■ Changing “POWER” switch mode
To change the “POWER” switch mode without turning on the hybrid system, press the
“POWER” switch without depressing the brake pedal. The mode can be changed in the following order:
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EV Drive Mode
In EV drive mode, the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid battery
(traction battery), is used to drive the vehicle.
This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the morning and late at night, or
in indoor parking lots etc. without concern for noises and exhaust gas emissions.
However, when the Vehicle Proximity Notification System is active, the vehicle may produce sound.
Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on, the EV
drive mode indicator will come on. Pressing
the switch when in EV drive mode will return
the vehicle to normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction
motor]).
Depending on the situation, it may not be possible to turn on EV drive mode.
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Intuitive Parking Assist (If Equipped)
The system uses a screen display, screen (vehicles with the Lexus Display Audio system)
and a buzzer to inform the driver of obstacles near the vehicle when parking or driving at
low speed.
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Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System
Owner's Manual”.
■ Turning the system on and off
Press the menu switch
Press the “” or “” switch until the intuitive
parking assist mark appears in the multi-information display.
Press the “ENTER” switch to select on/off.
Press the menu switch to change to the normal
display.
■ Screen display
Sensors are used to detect obstacles near the
vehicle. The distance to a detected obstacle is
shown by the number of indicator bars.
Indicates obstacles detected by the corner
sensors
Indicates obstacles detected by the center
sensors
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Multi-information Display and Switch
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data
including the current outside air temperature.
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■ Multi-information switches
■ Display contents
“” “” switch
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Changes items.
“ENTER” switch
2
Turns on/off electronic features controls and
changes customization settings.
Menu switch
3
Changes mode from normal display to electronic features, customization or back to normal display.
Trip information contents Switching display items
Energy monitor
Current fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption after refueling
Average fuel consumption
Press the “” or “” switch.
Average vehicle speed
Cruising range
Tire inflation pressure
Multi-information display off
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Electronic features control contents Setting electronic features controls
Intuitive parking assist*
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Sport mode
2
Eco drive mode
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Snow mode
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P. 2 2
For details, see the Owner's Manual.
Display order may vary depending on vehicle condition.
Other contents
Customizing settings and other informa-
tion to be displayed
Outside temperature
Dynamic radar cruise control display*
Customization
For details, see the Owner's Manual.
Warning message
*: If equipped
■ When using intuitive parking assist or dynamic radar cruise control the appropriate display is shown on the screen.
■ In the event that a problem is detected in any of the vehicle's systems, a warning message is
shown on the multi-information display.
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Tur n Si g na l Lever
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Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right (move the lever part-
way and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right (move the lever part-
way and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
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Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Cruise control allows the driver to maintain a constant speed without having to operate
the accelerator pedal.
Use for highway driving or when traveling at a constant speed for long periods of time.
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■ Setting the speed
■ Canceling
Indicator
Display
Cruise control switch
Press the “ON-OFF” button.
The system will turn on.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
This sets the speed in the cruise control
memory.
To temporarily cancel the cruise control, pull
the lever toward you. To resume the cruise
control, push the lever up.
To turn the system off, press the “ON-OFF”
button.
■ Adjusting the set speed
To i nc r e as e s pe ed : push the lever up.
To decrease speed: push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
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Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-tovehicle distance control mode.
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(If Equipped)
■ Cruise control display
Indicator (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
Indicator (constant speed control mode)
Display
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
Cruise control switch
Cruise control settings are shown on the multiinformation display.
Vehicle ahead indicator
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Preset speed
■ Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Press the “ON-OFF” button.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance can be adjusted using
the button.
■ Constant speed control mode
Press the “ON-OFF” button.
Push the lever forward and hold for at least
one second.
Accelerate or decelerate to the desired
speed, and then push the lever down.
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■ Canceling
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To temporarily cancel the dynamic radar
cruise control, pull the lever toward you. To
resume the cruise control, push the lever up.
To turn the system off, press the “ON-OFF”
button.
■ Adjusting the set speed
To i nc r e as e s pe ed : push the lever up.
To decrease speed: push the lever down.
Release the lever when the desired speed is
reached.
The vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode maintains the preset cruising speed as long
as no vehicle is detected ahead.
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (If Equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver in making the decision to
change lanes.
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BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator on
that side illuminates. If the turn signal lever is operated when a vehicle is in the blind spot,
the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes.
BSM indicator
When the system is on, the indicator will come on.
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Head-up Display (If Equipped)
The head-up display can be used to project vehicle speed and other information onto the
windshield.
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■ Head-up display switches
■ Head-up display contents
Pressing the switch turns the head-up display
on/off and changes the vehicle speed display
units.
Adjusting display contrast
Adjusting display position
Audio display
Shift position and shift range display
Dynamic radar cruise control display
(if equipped)
Pre-collision system display (if equipped)
Turn-by-turn navigation display*
Vehicle speed display
■ When using audio system or navigation system the appropriate display is shown on the
screen.
■ Warning messages will be displayed when necessary.
■ The audio mode display and/or the shift position and shift range display can be shown or
hidden.
Press and hold the head-up display main switch changes the display to the display on/off
mode.
Press the head-up display main switch to select the desired setting item. Press and hold the
head-up display main switch to turn the display on/off.
■ The head-up display may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sunglasses,
especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove your sunglasses.
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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