2015 LEXUS LS600H sport mode

992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
When driving mode is in other than sport mode (P. 283)
When driving mode is in sport mode ( P. 283)
The units used on the speedometer and the tachometer may differ depending on
the target region.
Gauges and meters

1002. Instrument cluster
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level ( P. 1 0 3 )
ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
Changes colors or brightness according to driving mode or way of driving
( P. 1 0 3 )
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset switches
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( P. 105)
Outside Temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F
(50°C)
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Tr i p m e t e r :
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset.
Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different distances inde-
pendently.
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range ( P. 2 2 3 )
Instrument panel light control switches
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
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Instrument cluster
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Hybrid System Indicator
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than the sport
mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within Ec o area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy cre-
ated by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
●When all of the following conditions are satisfied and Eco-friendly driving is being
performed, ECO lamp (blue) will illuminate. (ECO lamp will become brighter the
more Eco-friendly your driving is. Also, while the vehicle is stopped or the acceler-
ation exceeds Zone of Eco driving, ECO lamp turns off. ( P. 103) However, when
Eco drive mode is selected, while the vehicle is stopped or the acceleration
exceeds Zone of Eco driving, ECO lamp does not turn off.):
• Driving with the shift lever in D.
• Normal mode, comfort mode or Eco dr ive mode is selected, and EV drive
mode and snow mode is not in use.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or below.
●When sport mode is selected, SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate. Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Po w e r a r e a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
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LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tachometer when driving mode is in sport
mode.
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precis ely controlled in order to help improve
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehi-
cle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
■Customization
Settings (e.g. on/off operatio n of ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 565)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates 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. 5 3 0 )

2254-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Sport mode/Comfort mode/Eco drive mode
P. 2 8 3
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, such as on snow.
Press the switch.
The snow mode indicator light will
come on.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
Selecting the driving mode

2854-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
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 in the multi-information display,
and the Hybrid System Indicator changes to the tachometer. (P. 9 9 )
Also, the driving mode is automati-
cally displayed on the “Side Dis-
play”. ( P. 3 3 4 )
• SPORT S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performa nce and driving stability by simul-
taneously controlling the steering an d 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 in the multi-information display.
Also, the driving mode is automati-
cally displayed on the “Side Dis-
play”. (P. 3 3 4 )
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2864-5. Using the driving support systems
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■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. 336). To improve air condition-
ing performance, adjust the fan sp eed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if th e power switch is turned off after driving
in sport mode.

611Alphabetical index
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Shift lever ................................................. 223Hybrid transmission.......................... 223
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 519
Shift lever light ....................................... 360
Shift lock system..................................... 519
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 373
Side airbags ............................................... 43
Side marker lights................................. 234 Light switch ........................................... 234
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 126
Side mirrors ............................................. 185 Adjusting and folding........................ 185
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............ 308
Linked mirror function when reversing ................................. 187
Mirror position memory ................... 172
Side turn signal lights ...........................227 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 481
Turn signal lever ................................. 227
Smart access system with push-button start .......................125 Antenna location ................................. 128
Entry functions ...................................... 125
Starting the hybrid system .............. 216
Snow mode ............................................. 225
Snow tires ................................................ 328 Spare tire ................................................. 506
Inflation pressure................................ 546
Storage location ................................. 507
Spark plug ............................................... 543
Specifications......................................... 538
Speedometer .............................................99
Sport mode ............................................. 283
Steering lock ............................................ 218 Column lock release .........................218
Steering wheel ........................................ 182 Adjustment..............................................182
Heated steering wheel ...................385
Power easy access system .............159
Steering wheel position memory .............................. 172
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .........................481
Storage feature ..................................... 364
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck........535
Sun shade Rear ..........................................................395
Rear door ..............................................398
Roof ............................................................193
Sun visors..................................................376