2017 LEXUS RC300H sport mode

1242. Instrument cluster
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Drive information 1/Drive information 2
Select to select up to 2 of the following items to display on each screen
respectively.
F SPORT models (main meter in center po sition): Each item is displayed sepa-
rately.
*1: Use the displayed figure (average fuel consumption, average vehicle speed, elapsed
time) for reference only.
*2: 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.
*3: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be
updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning
the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.
Drive information
ItemContent
Current fuel consumptionDisplays instantaneous current fuel consumption
Average fuel econ-omy (after reset)Displays average fuel consumption since display reset*1
Average fuel econ-
omy (after start)Displays average fuel cons umption since engine start*1
Average fuel econ- omy (after refuel)Displays average fuel consumption since refuel*1
Average vehiclespeed (after reset)Displays average vehicle speed since display reset*1
Average vehicle
speed (after start)Displays average vehicle speed since engine start*1
Elapsed time (after reset)Displays elapsed time since display reset*1
Elapsed time (afterstart)Displays elapsed time since engine start*1
Distance (driving
range)Displays driving range with remaining fuel*2, 3
Distance (after start)Displays drive distance since vehicle start

1262. Instrument cluster
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■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. 476)
■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. 123)
■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. 124)
■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
• 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 tachomet er or Hybrid System Indicator to auto-
matically change according to the driving mode or static.
Settings display

1272. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Needle (F SPORT models)
Select to change the needle color for the tachometer.
■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev indicator on/off.
When set to on, proceed to set the engine speed at which the rev indicator will
be displayed.
Selectable engine speed range: 2000 r/min to 6000 r/min
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev peak on/off.
■Speed indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the speed indicator on/off.
When set to on, proceed to set the vehicle speed at which the speed indicator
will be displayed.
Selectable speed range:
Type A*1: 30 mph to 100 mph (50 km/h to 160 km/h)*3
Type B*2: 50 km/h to 200 km/h (30 mph to 125 mph)*3
*1:For U.K.
*2:Except for U.K.
*3: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
■Initialization
Select to reset the meter display settings. ( P. 608)
■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, operation of th e settings display will be temporarily sus- pended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
■Tire pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire infla- tion pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined due to
unfavorable radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may also be dif- ferent from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.

2234-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
*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. 301
■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 (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( P. 225)
Selecting the driving mode

2264-2. Driving procedures
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■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 performa nce, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, down shifting 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 crui se control or dynamic radar cruise control will not be canceled.
●While driving in the D or S position, downshifting to 5 or 4. ( P. 253, 257)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position. (P. 301)
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in start- ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the power switch is in IGNITION ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.

2314-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Louder
Lower
The indicator comes on when the ASC system is on.
When the dial is turned to the lowest volume, the ASC system will be turnedoff and the indicator will go off.
■The ASC system can be operated when
The driving mode select switch is in normal mode or sport mode. (P. 301)
■Temporary cancelation of the ASC system functions
The ASC system may be temporarily cancel ed 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 soun d system that generates engine sound,
conveying the kinetic situations of the vehicle’s acceleration and deceleration
to the driver through the speakers inside the instrument panel.
The vehicle’s response to the driver’s acceleration behavior and shift opera-
tions 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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3014-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel ec onomy, quietness, and dynamic perfor-
mance. Suitable for city driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when Eco drive mode or sport mode is selected.
Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly manner and improve fuel econ-
omy through moderate throttle characteristics and by controlling the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the Eco drive mode indicator will come on.
Sport mode
Controls the hybrid system to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode also changes the steering feel, making it suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when driving on roads with many curves.
When not in sport mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT” indicator will comes on.
Driving mode select switch
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
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3024-5. Using the driving support systems
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel ec onomy, quietness, and dynamic perfor-
mance. Suitable for city driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when Eco drive mode or sport mode is selected.
Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly manner and improve fuel econ-
omy through moderate throttle characteristics and by controlling the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the Eco drive mode indicator will come on.
Sport mode
•SPORT S mode
Controls the hybrid system to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode is suitable for when agile driving response is desired, such as when
driving on roads with many curves.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the drivin g mode select switch is turned to the right, the “SPORT S” indicator will come on.
•SPORT S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performanc e and driving stability by simultane-
ously controlling the steering and suspen sion in addition to the hybrid sys-
tem. Suitable for sportier driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if th e driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the “SPORT S+” indicator will come on.
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