2012 Lexus GS350 sport mode

992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target
region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
Changes colors according to driving mode
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P. 102)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 214)
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Instrument cluster
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
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 (day-
time, etc.), turning on the tail lights will not change the instrument panel
brightness.
Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatically adjusted based
on the light sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the
instrument panel brightness has been manually set to either the brightest or
darkest setting, the automatic adjustment will not be performed.
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
When sport mode is selected, SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate.
When all of the following conditions are satisfied and Eco-friendly driving,
ECO lamp (blue) will illuminate. (ECO lamp will become brighter the more
Eco-friendly driving you perform. Also, while the acceleration exceeds
Zone of Eco driving, ECO lamp turns off. (P. 109) However, when Eco
drive mode is selected, while the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco driving,
ECO lamp does not turn off.):
• Driving with the shift lever in D
• Paddle shift switch is not operated.
• Either normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or below.
Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operation of ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 857)
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
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). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 829)

1884-1. Before driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to
D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (P. 339)
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driv-
ing. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implemen-
tation to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
When the accelerator pedal is released
When sport mode is selected (P. 3 2 6 )
Starting off on a steep uphill
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2174-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Sport mode/Eco drive mode
P. 326
Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving
on slippery road surfaces, such as on snow.
Press the switch.
Press the switch again to return
to normal mode.
Selecting the driving mode

3284-5. Using the driving support
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Driving mode select switch
Normal mode
For normal driving
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when
selected to Eco mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips
that involve frequent accelerating.
When the driving mode select switch is turned left, the “ECO MODE”
indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
Vehicles without AVS
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3294-5. Using the driving support
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Sport mode
Improves acceleration response by controlling the transmission
and steering. Suitable for when precise handling is desirable, for
example when driving on mountain roads.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right, the “SPORT” indica-
tor comes on in the instrument cluster.
Also, on vehicles equipped with a
12.3-inch display, the driving
mode is also automatically dis-
played on the “Side Display”.
(P. 370)
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3304-5. Using the driving support
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when
selected to Eco mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips
that involve frequent accelerating.
When the driving mode select switch is turned left, the “ECO MODE”
indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Vehicles with AVS
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Driving
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Sport mode
• SPORT S mode
Improves acceleration response by controlling the transmis-
sion. Suitable for when precise handling is desirable, for
example when driving on mountain roads.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right while a made other
than SPORT S mode is selected, the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster.
Also, on vehicles equipped with
a 12.3-inch display, the driving
mode is also automatically dis-
played on the “Side Display”.
(P. 370)
• SPORT S+ mode
Improves steering performance and driving stability by simul-
taneously controlling the steering and suspension in addition
to the transmission. Suitable for sporty driving.
When the driving mode select switch is turned right while SPORT S
mode is selected, the “SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the instrument
cluster.
Also, on vehicles equipped with
a 12.3-inch display, the driving
mode is also automatically dis-
played on the “Side Display”.
(P. 370)
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