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Driving Mode Select Switch
Normal mode/Customized mode
Normal mode and customized mode are selected by pressing the driving mode select
switch. Each time the switch is pressed, the driving mode changes between normal
mode and customized mode. When customiz ed mode is selected, the “CUSTOMIZE”
indicator will be illuminated.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when Eco drive mode or
sport mode is selected. The normal mode indicator comes on in the meter.
• Normal mode For normal driving.
• Customized mode Allows you to drive with the power train, chassis and air conditioning system functions
set to your preferred settings.
Customized mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode customization
display of the Remote Touch screen.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve fre-
quent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indicator comes on in the meter.
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
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Sport mode
•SPORT S modeAssists acceleration response by cont rolling the transmission and engine.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select swit ch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in the meter.
•SPORT S+ mode Provides earlier downshift timing than SP ORT S mode in order to maintain a high
engine speed and provides faster gear chan ges. This mode also changes the steering
feel, suspension control and VDIM control, making it suitable for powerful sporty
driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the meter.3

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ASC (Active Sound Control)
The ASC system can be operated when the
driving mode select switch is in the follow-
ing modes.
● SPORT S mode/customized mode
(powertrain control is set to “POWER”):
Sounds are output from the rear.
● SPORT S+ mode: When the engine
speed is in the low-to-medium speed
range, sounds are output from the rear.
At high engine speeds, sounds are
mainly output from the front.
■Disabling the ASC system
Press the ASC switch.
The indicator on switch will turn off.
Press the switch again to turn the system
back on.
Even if the indicator is illuminated, when
the driving mode select switch is in Nor-
mal, Eco drive or customized mode
(powertrain control is not set to
“POWER”), ASC does not operate.
The ASC system directs certain sounds from the front and rear of the cabin to the vehicle
interior, and harmonizes these sounds with the actual sound of the engine and exhaust in
order to allow the driver to feel acceleration and the state of the engine more strongly.

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TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)
■Changing TVD control modes
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode, pressing the TVD switch changes
the TVD control mode.
The current TVD control mode will be
displayed on the meters.
STANDARD mode
This is the default mode and pro-
vides an optimum balance of driving
agility and stability.
SLALOM mode
This mode emphasizes enhanced
steering response.
TRACK mode
This mode emphasizes stability for
high speed sporty driving.
The TVD system distributes driving force (torque) between the right and left rear wheels
automatically. This system contributes to en hanced steering response while cornering
and increased traction when exiting a corner , providing an agile driving experience.
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What to do if...
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*1: If equipped
*2: It also comes on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressurechanges caused by temperature. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In cas e the light does not turn off even if the tire
inflation pressure is adjusted, have th e system checked by your Lexus dealer.
*3: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
See the OWNER’S MANUAL
“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator(Canada)
Eco Driving Indicator LightLow outside temperature
indicator
(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
●Drive mode indicators
“NORMAL” indicatorEco drive mode indicator
“SPORT S” indicator“SPORT S+” indicator
“CUSTOMIZE” indicatorSnow mode indicator
“EXPERT” indicator
●TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) control mode indicators
“STANDARD” indicator“SLALOM” indicator
“TRACK” indicator
For further information, refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL.