2013 Lexus ES300h ECO mode

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Driving
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Radar cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to deactivate
the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed, and
push the lever down to set the
speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
lever is released becomes the set
speed.
Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
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Driving
When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will maintain
a set speed without controlling the vehicle-to-vehicle distance. Select this
mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode does not func-
tion correctly due to dirt etc.
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Radar cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to deactivate
the cruise control.
Switch to constant speed control
mode.
(Push the lever forward and hold for approximately 1 second.)
Cruise control indicator will come on.
When in constant speed control mode, to return to vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, push the lever forward agai n and hold for approximately 1 second.
After the desired speed has been set, it is not possible to return to vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control mode.
If the “START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned off and then turned
to IGNITION ON mode again, the vehicle will automatically return to
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode.
Adjusting the speed setting: →P. 2 4 5
Canceling and resuming the speed setting: →P. 2 4 5
Selecting conventional constant speed control mode
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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 not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the
left, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the steering and transmis-
sion . Suitable for when precise handling is desirable,
for example when driving on mountain roads.
When not in Sport mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Hybrid vehicles: The hybrid system indicator changes to the tachometer.
(→ P. 9 3 )
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
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■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air
conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (→P. 347, 359). To improve air con-
ditioning performance, adjust the fa n speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the “START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch is turned off after driving in sport mode.

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Driving
Hybrid vehicle driving tips (hybrid vehicles)
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accelerator
pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air conditioning system
(heating/cooling) will be minimized, improving the fuel economy.
(→P. 2 9 6 )
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator within Eco area. ( →P. 9 6 )
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic reports before leav-
ing and avoid delays as much as possible. When encountering a delay,
gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward
slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help
control excessive gasoline consumption.
For economical and ecological drivin g, pay attention to the following
points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
When braking the vehicle
Delays

3365-1. Lexus Display Audio system
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If the “START STOP ENGINE”
<“POWER”> switch is turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode, the initial screen will
be displayed for a few seconds as
the system starts up.
Images shown on the initial screen can
be changed to image1 or image2.
(→ P. 3 4 2 )
Initial screen

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■When using the screen
●Under extremely cold conditions, the Lexus Display Audio controller may react
slowly.
●If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be operat-
ing slightly slower than normal.
●The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sunglasses.
Change your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display Settings” screen
(→ P. 339) or remove your sunglasses.
CAUTION
■Using the Lexus Display Audio controller
●Do not allow fingers, fingernails or hair to become caught in the Lexus Display
Audio controller as this may cause an injury.
●Be careful when touching the Lexus Display Audio controller in extreme temper-
atures as it may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehi-
cle.
NOTICE
■To prevent the Lexus Display Audio controller malfunction
●Do not allow the Lexus Display Audio controller to come into contact with food,
liquid, stickers or lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a
strange odor or stop functioning.
●Do not subject the Lexus Display Audio controller to excessive pressure or
strong impact as the controller may bend or break off.
●Do not allow coins, contact lenses or other such items to become caught in the
Lexus Display Audio controller as this may cause it to stop functioning.
●Items of clothing may rip if they become caught on the Lexus Display Audio con-
troller.
●If your hand or any object is on the Lexus Display Audio controller when the
“START STOP ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode,
the Lexus Display Audio controller may not operate properly.

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning sys-
tem is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also reduce
fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “START STOP
ENGINE” <“POWER”> switch is turned on.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic
mode on will activate the dehumidification function.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is cold, the
following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to (recirculated air) mode.
• The dehumidification function operates.
• The operation cancels after approximately 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
●In extremely humid weather, the windows may fog up.
●The pollens are filtered out even if the micro dust and pollen filter is turned off.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to priori-
tize fuel efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling
capacity
●Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
●Adjust the fan speed
●Turn off Eco drive mode
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32 °F (0 °C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.