2018 LEXUS RC350 sport mode

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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
SPORT S mode*
SPORT S+ mode*
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
*: These illustrations show the default meter display for SPORT S mode and SPORT S+
mode. The meter displays for SPORT S mode and SPORT S+ mode can be changed
on the settings display of the multi-information display.

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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
■Speed indicator
When the vehicle reaches the set
speed, the speed unit display will
turn yellow.
The indicators will be displayed in
yellow (corresponding to a speed set
by a user) or red (fixed at 100 mph
[160 km/h])
*.
This setting can be enabled on the
multi-information display.
*: Always observe the legal speed limi t when driving on public roads.
■Rev indicator (SPORT S mode/SPORT S+ mode)
When the shift lever is in M, an indi-
cator on the tachometer will be dis-
played in 3 steps. When the 3rd
level indicator is displayed, the indi-
cator will flash and a buzzer will
sound to notify you of shift-up timing.
The indicator may be displayed when
downshifting, depending on the
engine speed.
*: These illustrations show the default
meter display for SPORT S mode
and SPORT S+ mode. The meter
displays for SPORT S mode and
SPORT S+ mode can be changed on
the settings disp lay of the multi-
information display.
SPORT S mode*
SPORT S+ mode*

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■Rev peak (Normal mode/SPORT S mode)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 3600 rpm, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.
■Meter display and layout
P. 301
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Changing the display
Instrument panel light control
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■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the inst rument panel brightness. At th is time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel brightness levels will be applied to both settings at once.
■Dimming the analog speedometer lighting
The analog speedometer lighting will be dimm ed when the ambient light is bright, such
as during the daytime, and SPORT S or SPORT S+ mode is selected.
■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.)
●When “ ” or “E” is displayed, the sy stem may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up display will
be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display.
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. ( P. 129)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (P. 129)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator of the tachometer enter the red zone, as it represents the
engine speed range which exceeds the maximum safe engine speed.
●In the following situations, th e engine may be overheating. In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(  P. 526)
• The engine coolant temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and flash- ing.
• The engine oil temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and flashing.

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Instrument cluster
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC300_RC F_U(OM24748U)
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related
data, such as the current outside temperature. The multi-information display can
also be used to change the display settings and other settings.
◆Except F SPORT models
Menu icon display area
Displays the following items.
When a menu icon is not selected, th e outside temperature and clock are dis-
played.
•Menu icons ( P. 107)
• Outside temperature ( P. 91)
•Clock ( P. 91)
Content display area
A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Additionally,
warning or advice pop-up displays will be displayed in some situations. • Menu icon content ( P. 107)
• Warning message ( P. 460)
Indicator/shift position display area
Displays the following items:
•Indicators ( P. 84)
• Shift position display ( P. 213)
Multi-information display (RC350/RC300)
Summary of functions
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Odometer/trip meter display area (P. 115)
Displays the following items:
• Odometer/trip meter
• Distance until next engine oil change (if equipped)
Meter control switches ( P. 106)
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button ( P. 107)
◆F SPORT models
Main meter in center position
Main meter moved to the right
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◆Using the content display area
The content display area is operated using the meter control switches.
: Select menu icons
: Change displayed con-tent, scroll up/down the
screen and move the
cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen
Pressing and holding the swit ch will display the first screen of the selected menu
icon.
Except F SPORT models
Press: Display the top screen
Press and hold: Register current screen as the top screen
F SPORT models
Move the main meter
When the main meter moves to the right, the menu icons will be displayed on the
left side.
■Registering a top screen (except F SPORT models)
The displayed top screen can be chan ged to a registered screen of your
choice.
To register a screen as the top screen, display the desired screen and press
and hold .
• A message asking to confirm if registrati on is desired will be displayed. If the
selected screen canno t be registered, a registration failure message will be dis-
played.
• When no screen has been registered, the drive information screen will be dis-
played.
■Resetting drive information
To reset the average fuel economy (aft er reset)/average vehicle speed (after
reset)/elapsed time (after reset) that are displayed on , display the desired
item and press and hold .
If both of the displayed items are resettable, a messa ge will be displayed asking
which item(s) to reset.
Using the multi-information display
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F SPORT models: Some drive information items can only be displayed when the
main meter is in the center position or when it is moved to the right.
■Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3
Displays drive information such as the following.
F SPORT models (when the main meter is in the center position): Each item is dis-
played separately.
●Drive information 1
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel economy (after reset)
●Drive information 2• Distance (driving range)
• Average vehicle speed (after reset)
●Drive information 3• Average fuel economy (after refuel)
• Elapsed time (after start)
Displayed items (listed below) can be changed on . ( P. 111)
Drive information ( )
ItemContent
Current fuel consumption Displays in stantaneous current fuel consumption
Average fuel
economy
After resetDisplays average fuel consumption since display
reset
*1, 2
After startDisplays average fuel consumption since engine
start
*2
After refuelDisplays average fuel consumption since refuel*2, 3
Average
vehicle
speedAfter resetDisplays average vehicle speed since display
reset
*1
After startDisplays average vehicle speed since engine start
Elapsed timeAfter resetDisplays elapsed time since display reset*1
After startDisplays elapsed time since engine start
DistanceDriving rangeDisplays driving range with remaining fuel*3, 4
After startDisplays drive distance since vehicle start
OtherBlankNo item