2014 Lexus IS300h sport mode

1162. Instrument cluster
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◆Operating the meter control switches
The multi-information display is
operated using the meter control
switches.
Select an item/change pages
Enter/Set
XExcept F SPORT models
Press: Displays the screen regis-
tered to
When no screen has been registered, the drive information screen will be dis-
played.
Press and hold: Registers the currently displayed screen to
When the confirmation screen is displayed, select yes to register the screen. If the
selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure message will be shown.
XF SPORT models
Move the main meter
Return to the previous screen
■Current fuel consumption*
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
■Average fuel economy (after reset/after start/after refuel)*
Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset, the hybrid
system was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively
■Average vehicle speed (after reset/after start)*
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset and the
hybrid system was started, respectively
■Elapsed time (after reset/after start)*
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the hybrid system
was started, respectively
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2
3
Drive information
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4
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1172. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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■Distance (driving range/after start)*
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity
of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the hybrid system was started
respectively.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result,
the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning
the power switch off, the display may not be updated.
■Energy monitor
→P. 1 2 1
*: Displayed when the item is set in “Drive Info 1” or “Drive Info 2”. Use these values as a
reference.
■Language
Select to change the language on the display.
■Units
Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.
■Maintenance system
Select to reset the maintenance data after the required maintenance is per-
formed. (→P. 4 4 2 )
■EV indicator
Select to set the EV indicator on/off.
■ switch settings (except F SPORT models)
Displays a procedure to register a desired screen to .
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut, which can be displayed by pressing
. (→P. 116)
■Drive information 1 /Drive information 2
Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on the “Drive Info 1” screen
and “Drive Info 2” screen respectively. (→P. 1 1 6 )
Settings display
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1182. Instrument cluster
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■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up displays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off.
• Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system
(if equipped)
• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system (if equipped)
• Windshield wiper switch operation display (if equipped)
• Headlight switch operation display (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control operation display (if equipped)
• Instrument panel brightness adjustment display
• Main meter switch operation display (F SPORT models)
■Accent color (except F SPORT models)
Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the cursor color.
■Tachometer settings
Select to set the display of the tachometer or Hybrid System Indicator to auto-
matically change according to the driving mode or static.
■Needle (F SPORT models)
Select to change the needle color for the tachometer.
■Speed indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the speed indicator on/
off.
When set to on, both sides of the dis-
played speed unit will turn yellow
when the vehicle reaches a set
speed.
Selectable speed range:
Except U.K.: 50 km/h to 200 km/h
(30 mph to 125 mph)
*
U.K.: 30 mph to 100 mph (50 km/h to 160 km/h)*
The indicator will illuminate in yellow at an optionally set speed and red at the fixed
high speed.
*: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
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1192. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev indicator on/off.
When set to on, the tachometer will
show a ring-shaped indicator in red
when the engine reaches a set speed.
Selectable engine speed range:
2 0 0 0 r/m i n t o 6 0 0 0 r/m i n
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev peak on/off.
When set to on and the engine speed
reaches or exceeds 4000 r/min, an
afterimage of the tachometer will be
displayed at the highest engine
speed for approximately 0.5 sec-
onds.
■Initialization
Select to reset the meter display settings. (→P. 5 74 )
■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, the settings display using the meter control switches will be
suspended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
■Liquid crystal display
→P. 1 1 4
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1934-1. Before driving
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Driving
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■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (→P. 2 8 6 )
■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 especially slip-
pery.
●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 surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due
to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, perform the bedding down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. (→P. 5 6 2 )
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2174-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal driv-
ing.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating force and engine
braking force.
■Sport mode/Eco drive mode
→P. 2 8 3
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as snow.
Press the switch.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 (→P. 2 1 9 )
Selecting the driving mode
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2204-2. Driving procedures
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■When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated with the shift lever in the D position
The shift range is downshifted to a range that enables engine braking force that is suit-
able to driving conditions.
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the power switch is turned off after driving in
snow mode.
■When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control
will not be canceled.
●While driving in D or S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (→P. 245, 249)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position. (→P. 2 8 3 )
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 5 4 3
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2254-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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Louder
Lower
When the dial is turned to the lowest
volume, driving sound will be turned off
and the indicator will go off.
■ASC is enabled when
The vehicle is being driven in normal mode or sport mode. (→P. 2 8 3 )
■Situations that may disable the ASC system
The ASC system may be disabled depending on the driving conditions, such as when the
tires slip due to sudden acceleration.
ASC (Active Sound Control)∗
∗
: If equipped
The ASC system is an electronic sound system that generates driving sound,
conveying the kinetic situations of the vehicle’s acceleration and deceleration
to the driver through the speakers behind the instrument panel. The vehicle’s
response to the driver’s acceleration behavior and shift operations are also
conveyed in sound. When sport mode is selected, the sound conveyed to the
driver will be louder.
Controlling volume
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2
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