Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Head-up display

Summary of functions

The head-up display is linked to the meters and navigation system (if equipped) and projects a variety of information in front of the driver, such as the current vehicle speed and route guidance to a set destination.

1. Navigation system-linked display area (if equipped)
   Displays the following items, which are linked to the navigation system:
   • Street name
   • Route guidance to destination
   • Compass
2. Message display area
   Displays the following items:
   • Warning/Message (if equipped)
   • Audio system operation status
   • Outside temperature
3. icon
4. Driving assist system status display area (if equipped)
   Displays the operational status of the following systems:
   • Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
   • LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
   • Intuitive parking assist
   • Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)

   Displayed content is the same as that displayed on the multi-information display. For details, refer to the explanations of each system.

5. Vehicle speed display area
   Displays the following items:
   • Vehicle speed
   • Speed limit (vehicles with a navigation system) (U.S.A. only)
6. Hybrid System Indicator/Tachometer
7. Shift position display
8. HUD (Head-up display) switch

Using the head-up display

Enabling/Disabling the head-up display

Press the HUD (Head-up display) switch.

Changing settings of the head-up display

Select on the multi-information display to change the following settings:

■ Display brightness/position Select to adjust the brightness and position of the head-up display.

■ Display content Select to enable/disable the following items:

• Route guidance to destination (if equipped)
• Driving assist system status (if equipped)
• Compass (if equipped)
• Audio system operation status

■ Hybrid System Indicator/Tachometer Select to display Hybrid System Indicator/tachometer/no content.

icons

Displays the following multi-information display linked icons:

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

: Information icon
Displayed when a suggestion/advice pop-up display is displayed on the multi-information display.

Message display area

Displays the following items in the appropriate situation:

■ Warning/Message (if equipped) Displays the following system warning/messages:

• Pre-collision warning (pre-collision system)
• Alert from the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system
• Notification message (Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)

■ Audio system operation status Displayed when the audio system is operated.

■ Outside temperature Displayed in the following situations:

• When the power switch is turned to ON mode
• When the low outside temperature indicator is flashing

Displayed content is the same as that displayed on the multi-information display. For details, refer to the explanation of the outside temperature display on the multi-information display.

Navigation system-linked display area (if equipped)

Displays the following items which are linked to the navigation system:

■ Street name The name of the street that the vehicle is currently driving on is displayed on the bottom of the display area.

When the navigation system is performing route guidance, the name of the next street will be displayed on the top of the display area.

■ Route guidance to destination Displayed when the navigation system is performing route guidance. When approaching an intersection, an arrow will be displayed to indicate the suggested direction of travel.

■ Compass Displays the direction of travel.

Hybrid System Indicator/Tachometer

■ 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.

■ 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.

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

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ Automatic adjustment of the head-up display position A desired head-up display position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the driving position memory system.

■ Street name display (vehicles with a navigation system) Only street names which are included in the map data will be displayed.

WARNING

■ Before 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.

■ 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

■ To prevent damage to components

• 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.

■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.