2013 Lexus IS300h ev mode

2804-5. Using the driving support systems
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Screen description
The rear view monitor system screen will be displayed if the shift lever
is shifted to R while the power switch is in ON mode.
Vehicle width guide lines
The line indicates a guide path when the vehicle is being backed straight
up.
The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle width.
Vehicle center guide lines
These lines indicate the estimated vehicle center on the ground.
Distance guide line
The line shows points approximately 0.5 m (1.5 ft.) (red) from the center of
the edge of the bumper.
Distance guide line
The line shows distance behind the vehicle, a point approximately 1 m (3
ft.) (blue) from the edge of the bumper.
Lexus parking assist-sensor display (if equipped)
If an obstacle is detected while the Lexus parking assist-sensor is on, a dis-
play is shown at the top right corner of the screen.
Using the rear view monitor system
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2904-5. Using the driving support systems
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to
Eco drive mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive 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 drive mode indicator comes on.
Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the hybrid system and
steering. 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, and the hybrid system indicator
changes to the tachometer. (P. 110)
Driving mode select switch
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
Except
F SPORT mod-F SPORT
models
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Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to
Eco drive mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive 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 drive mode indicator comes on.
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2924-5. Using the driving support systems
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Sport mode
• SPORT S mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the hybrid system. Suit-
able for when powerful acceleration is desirable.
When not in SPORT S mode and the driving mode select switch is turned
to the right, the “SPORT S” indicator comes on, and the hybrid system
indicator changes to the tachometer. (P. 1 1 0 )
• SPORT S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performance and driving stability by simul-
taneously controlling the steering and suspension in addition to the
hybrid system. Suitable for sporty driving.
When in SPORT S mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the
right, the “SPORT S+” indicator comes on.
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. 398). To improve air condi-
tioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the power switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.
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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)4-6. Driving tips
Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor 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 econ-
omy. (P. 290)
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicator needle
(except F SPORT models) or bar display (F SPORT models) of Hybrid
System Indicator within the Eco area. (P. 1 1 4 )
When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports before leav-
ing and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving in a traffic
jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so
can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Before stopping at a
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:

3104-6. Driving tips
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air condition-
ing system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel.
Fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appropriate for
the season.
Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack can also cause poor
fuel economy.
Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when
cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently
driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly warm up,
which can lead to excess fuel consumption.

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)5-1. Basic Operations
Lexus Display Audio System
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: If equipped
Use the following buttons to start listening to the audio system.
Display Audio operation buttons
Eject a disc.
Seek up or down for a radio station, or to access a desired track or file.
Except radio and A/V mode: Pause or resume playing a track.
Radio and A/V mode: Turn mute on/off
Select a radio station band, track or file.
Disc slot
Display the media top screen.
Display the radio top screen.
Press to turn the audio system on/off, and turn to adjust the volume.1
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3205-1. Basic Operations
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Input mode
Letters and numbers are inputted via the screen.
Turn the controller to select
the desired character and press
the controller to input the char-
acter.
When this indicator is shown,
you can change input fields by
moving the controller forward.
When this indicator is shown,
you can change character
types by moving the control-
ler to the right and then select-
ing the desired character type.
Select to erase characters one by one. Select and hold to erase all
characters.
Select to complete data input.
Input field mode
When in the input field you can move the cursor to the desired posi-
tion.
Turn the controller to move the
cursor left or right.
When this indicator is shown,
you can move the cursor to the
right input field by moving the
controller to the right.
When this indicator is shown,
you can move the cursor to the
left input field by moving the
controller to the left.
When this indicator is shown, you can change to input mode by
moving the controller backward.
Inputting letters and numbers
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